Mississippians to save soon on groceries, school supplies and clothes, and hunting gear
Shoppers in Mississippi will get some considerable tax breaks in July and August, with one of them going into effect permanently in the Magnolia State on July 1st. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) is slashing the sales tax rate on groceries purchased in the state by two-percent, from seven-percent to five-percent, effective July…
Read MoreMagnolia Grace Marketplace: A collective of Delta area small businesses
Magnolia Grace Marketplace is owned by Erin Griffin and her family, Justin (husband), Carson and Kensley (kids). Her mom, Sheila King, is the smiling face most see the majority of the time when they come in. “My favorite part is it’s helping other small businesses get off the ground. People have really liked the fact…
Read MoreMDCC dental class achieves 100% Board pass rate for 5th consecutive year
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) celebrated the dental hygiene Class of 2025 for earning a 100% pass rate on both the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the ADEX Clinical Board Examination. This milestone marks the fifth consecutive year that all MDCC dental hygiene graduates have passed both required exams to become licensed dental hygienists.…
Read MoreMovie Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
“How to Train Your Dragon” By Bob Garver After three weeks of domination by the Disney live-action remake “Lilo & Stitch,” it’s time for the top spot at the domestic box office to be taken over by the Dreamworks live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon.” It feels like it’s too soon to do a…
Read MoreBiloxi’s Beau Rivage has it all, plus the beach
By Kara Kimbrough It’s June, considered by many to be the perfect vacation month. And, it is technically summer, but without the oppressive heat that typically arrives next month. Even so, the thought of packing the car, unloading everything in a beach rental, then traveling to and from restaurants and entertainment can be overwhelming. Here’s…
Read MoreSt. Cecilia Foundation transforms education at SJCS
The sounds of music and the glow of stage lights have taken on new meaning at St. Joseph Catholic School (SJCS) this year, thanks to the support of the St. Cecilia Foundation. School officials say the foundation’s recent donation to the school’s arts program has already made a visible and audible impact, from the “beautifully…
Read MoreMDNHA opens ‘25-‘26 Cultural Heritage Grants cycle
The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) has opened the 2025-26 Cultural Heritage Grants cycle. These grants offer up to $25,000 in funding for projects that preserve, celebrate and share the unique cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta. “The Cultural Heritage Grants are important to our local communities, because they empower them to preserve and…
Read MoreGehrke newest member of Historic Preservation Commission
Miller Gehrke has been appointed to the Leland Historic Preservation Commission, after a recent unanimous decision by the City Board of Alderpersons. The Commission, created in 2000 as part of a broader City historic preservation ordinance, consists of up to nine volunteers who ensure the City’s historic resources are protected and promoted. The Commission works…
Read MoreFresh seafood, key lime pie and even boiled peanuts made the ‘best of Pensacola’ list
By Kara Kimbrough I was tempted to title this column, “Dishes I wished I tried in Pensacola.” This thought is due to the fact that, although I sampled amazing cuisine during a recent short trip, I either overlooked or ran out of time to sample quite a few amazing dishes whose menu descriptions sounded divine.…
Read MoreDSU’s Jeremy Ricks named Mississippi Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”
Mississippi Business Journal will honor 40 young leaders across the state who are under 40 years old during a luncheon at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson on June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann will give the keynote address. “This annual event recognizes emerging leaders from across Mississippi…
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