Author: Jon R Myers

The state is mourning the loss of Lee County Sheriff’s Department SRO Rick Haggard, with flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.

Gabee Kate Lee, a senior at Baldwyn High School, started her engineering internship at APMM, a supplier of auto parts for major automakers, including Toyota.

Addyson Pippin, a sophomore at Baldwyn High School, was recognized as the Terrific Tuesday Spotlight Student for the week of Feb. 2, 2026.

Baldwyn Junior Cash Young spent time shadowing at Nelson Animal Hospital, a third-generation veterinary clinic, earlier this month.

The City of Booneville has finished clearing walkways and green spaces at City Park, promoting outdoor recreation and community engagement.

A local aid group is calling for donations and volunteers to support ongoing relief efforts amid increasing needs.

True Shield Roofing is providing free tarping for homes as rain is forecasted later this week. The next chance for rain is late Tuesday.

Meridian holds a four-point lead over Northeast at the end of the third quarter in the WBK game.

The Lady Tigers secured an 18-point victory over Northeast and will play again Monday at Jones.

Jalen Chandler and Tayler Berryhill are back in the starting five for the Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers basketball team, according to team officials.