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  Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people…

Set in the basement of the historic Thompson House Inn, their newest experience awaits guests at The Thompson House Speakeasy. Guests are invited to descend the staircase into a bygone era; the warm wood walls and dim lit atmosphere is deisnged to transport guests back in time to when Wood and Idella Thompson entertained their…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University hosted a certification ceremony recently to recognize graduates of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway program. The event was held at The Gin in the West End District and celebrated a new generation of skilled aviation professionals poised to support Mississippi’s vital agricultural sector. The program is the result…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University’s Communications and Marketing team brought home top honors at the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Awards, earning seven distinctions for outstanding work in higher education marketing and communications. The awards were presented during CPRAM’s annual conference held at Mississippi State University in May, where institutions across…

Two exceptional students from Delta State University’s Division of Mathematics and Sciences have been selected for competitive international research internships, further showcasing the University’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement. Janne Bodemer, a rising senior from Muenster, Germany, will spend seven weeks this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, conducting polymer research at the…

Christopher Lee, Dean of Student Services at Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), recently completed the Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program (CPFP), joining a growing group of state leaders committed to advancing policy and advocacy for Mississippi’s community college system. Lee officially completed the yearlong program on May 20, 2025, as part of the 2024-2025…

  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…

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…

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.…