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2025 Faith Walk and Easter Eggstravaganza held
Beulah Grove M.B. Church recently held their 2025 Faith Walk and Easter Eggstravaganza. Food and children’s activities were available, and the Easter Bunny also paid a visit.
Read MoreWCLS Summer Reading opens May 27
The Washington County Library System (WCLS) Summer Reading Program 2025 is on the horizon, and children of all ages are encouraged to visit the libraries in June and July for a fun-filled adventure. This year’s theme is “Color Our World!” Studies have shown that children must read during the summer to avoid the “summer slide,”…
Read MoreHenry wins award at SEJC journalism conference
Madisyn Henry is among Mississippi State student journalists who earned top honors at the 2025 Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), which MSU hosted for the first time in university history. Henry, a senior communication major, received third place in the Research category. MSU secured four institutional awards: first place for Best Radio Station, second place…
Read MoreSites & Bites: Spring/summer survival food: salads, of course
By Kara Kimbrough When I say “salads are spring/summer survival food,” I’m not referring to pale leaves of iceberg lettuce topped with a few shakes of tasteless low or no-fat dressing. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think a top-heavy salad of rich ranch dressing, oil-laden croutons and salty bacon pieces on a miniscule layer…
Read MoreMississippi Wild Turkey Stamp becomes law to promote conservation
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Mississippi NWTF State Chapter celebrate a landmark victory for wild turkey conservation with the successful passage of the Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp legislation. Gov. Tate Reeves officially signed Senate Bill 2280 into law, establishing a dedicated funding source for wild turkey habitat, management and research in the…
Read MoreMovie Review: Thunderbolts*
By Bob Garver “Thunderbolts*,” the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seems like awfully familiar territory. In the film, a group of assassins, criminals, and burnouts band together to form a ragtag group of do-gooders looking for redemption. There are definitely shades of the MCU’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” in play. Or how about…
Read MoreDelta Ag Equipment joins the AGCO dealer network
Delta Ag Equipment has opened a dealership in Cleveland which will serve Cleveland and its surrounding areas. The new dealership will boast the complete Fendt® and Massey Ferguson® tractor and sprayer lineups while remaining committed to delivering the support farmers need to run productive and efficient operations. Delta Ag Equipment is Mississippi’s first and only…
Read MoreSt. Joseph Catholic School names students of the month
Bryan O’Connell, Experienced Industry Executive, Joins The Jim Henson Company as Vice President of Children’s Television
The Jim Henson Company, established global leader in family entertainment, has brought on Bryan O’Connell as Vice President of Children’s Television. The seasoned executive, who most recently served as Director of Development at Disney Jr., will oversee the creative development of a robust slate of children’s animated and live-action shows including The Kissing Hand…
Read MoreEdna M. Scott Elementary P.E. Superstars are recognized
This month’s winners: London Riggins was awarded First Place. Ahmina Moreno was awarded Second Place. Third Place was awarded to Peyton Ortiz. Fourth Place was awarded to Mikey Smith. Humbeto Will Arriaga was awarded Fifth Place.
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