Local News

The BES 2026 Beauty Revue will be held Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at the BES Gym. Entry forms are due March 6.

Students from BSD visited Dorsey Family Medical Clinic to get their physicals ahead of the March 27 Special Olympics at Tupelo High School.

Booneville Mayor Lori Tucker has announced the creation of the city’s first-ever Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2026–2027 school year, aimed at engaging high school students in leadership and community service.

4-H archers are encouraged to register for the upcoming event by contacting their local extension offices. The competition is scheduled for March 12.

Mississippi’s turkey hunting season begins March 14, with hunters encouraged to purchase necessary permits and download the new HuntFish app for reporting requirements.

Mississippi has secured a record $70 billion in private sector investments by actively developing industrial sites across the state.

Mississippi law enforcement agencies are conducting tests to assess the soundproofing capabilities of their vehicles, aiming to improve officer safety and communication.

The softball doubleheader against Meridian has been moved to Friday, with the first game starting at 2 p.m.

Britney Whitley, assistant vice president of the Student Success Center at NEMCC, received the Northeast Way Award for her leadership and dedication to creating a welcoming environment.

Faculty and staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College highlight their motivations for working at the institution in a series of interviews.