MSU theatre department kicks off 60th season with ‘Pants on Fire’
The theatre department at Mississippi State is kicking off its 60th season next week with its first play “Pants on Fire”.
Leader of Mississippi Hospital Association fired by board
The leader of the Mississippi Hospital Association has been fired, according to Mississippi Today. This decision by the board came just one day after Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan in hopes to save rural hospitals in the state.
City of Amory gears up for something new: Amory Music Depot Festival
The city of Amory will host a new festival this Saturday. The first-ever Amory Depot Music Festival is a one-day event with food, live music, and fellowship.
18-wheeler overturns right off exit off Highway 82 in Lowndes County
A truck driver was able to walk away unscathed from a big rig accident. This 18-wheeler flipped over on its side right off the Golden Triangle Regional Airport exit off Highway 82.
Congress faces hard deadline to pass spending bill or face govt. shutdown
Congress is facing a hard deadline to pass a spending bill or there will be a government shutdown. If lawmakers can’t reach a deal, government funding for some salaries and federal programs will be on pause on September 30.
Noxubee County Tigers get ready to take on Louisville Wildcats
The two teams will meet for the annual Toothpick Bowl. It’s our Game of the Week and Noxubee is hosting.
Progress continues: Aluminum Dynamics to host hiring event
Progress continues on construction at Lowndes County’s newest industry, Aluminum Dynamics, and they will start taking applications next month.
Uncorked: Halloween Labels
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Local nonprofit lends helping hand to longtime CO recovering from illness
A local nonprofit is helping a Lowndes County corrections officer who’s recovering from a serious illness, and the group needs your help.
Friends, co-workers rally to help family whose daughter is battling cancer
Friends, co-workers, and community members are rallying around a Northeast Mississippi family whose infant daughter is battling cancer.
Reopening of Eupora grocery store offers food access to rural areas
According to FeedingAmerica.org, 1 in 6 people face hunger in the Magnolia State.
With the reopening of one grocery store, the city of Eupora is looking to serve up more options to the town’s residents and those in surrounding areas.
Monroe County schools work to improve lunchroom experience
Lunchroom Staff at Hamilton say they have gone from feeding about 300 students to over 500 students
Lunchroom Staff at Hamilton said they have gone from feeding about 300 students to over 500 students.
Starkville Area Arts Council gears up for Cotton District Arts Festival
The Starkville Area Arts Council is in overdrive preparing for its annual Cotton District Arts Festival this weekend.
Gov. Reeves releases plan about Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals
Governor Tate Reeves unveiled a plan he believed would give nearly $700 million to hospitals across the state.
Legal battle over state’s mental health care system takes another turn
A three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in local communities.
Former leader of Mississippi Democratic Party wants court to reinstate him
The former leader of the Mississippi Democratic Party wants a court to reinstate him. Tyree Irving was removed as Chairman by the state party’s Executive Committee back in July.
Columbus Light, Water alerts customers about rate hike
Columbus Light and Water is alerting customers about a rate hike. The utility said the Tennessee Valley Authority board voted back in August to raise its wholesale electric base rate by 4.5%.
Lowndes County store owner faces charges for alleged sale of ZAZA
40-year-old Mitul Patel was charged with the sale and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.
2 of 4 men charged in connection to Tupelo triple homicide take plea deals
Two of four men charged with capital murder in connection with a triple homicide in Tupelo in the summer of 2021 have taken plea deals.
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi increases reward money for tips
Tipsters can now get up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest
An organization that helps police solve crimes throughout the region is making it easier for people to send in tips to investigators.
Starkville connects community through new alert notification system
The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
The city of Starkville has a new way to keep the community connected and in the know.The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
Caledonia High School receives National Blue Ribbon School Award
The school will accept the award in Washington D.C. in November
Caledonia High School is in some pretty elite company. It is one of only 353 schools nationwide recognized with the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Brookville Gardens Apartments in Starkville get new lease on life
Now, Brookville Gardens Apartments has a new owner, and he believes the Gardens deserve a new lease on life.
Next To Nature (Bug Spray) – 09/20/2023
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