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Bree Hall, a developmental educator at Caterpillar, reflects on the professional skills she has developed since joining the company.

The Pontotoc County Development Authority will host Douglas Scarboro of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual banquet.

Fans are urged to arrive by 5 p.m. for the presidential tailgate and be seated by 6 p.m. for pregame festivities, including a Showband performance.

The first full weekend of college football features several North East Mississippi Community College alumni on the field, marking the start of the season.

With the 2026 alligator season approaching, here are some interesting facts about these reptiles, including their unique adaptations and winter behaviors.

Northeast announced a 2.3% rise in fall 2026 enrollment, with 3,502 students beginning a new chapter at the college.

Mississippi has the workforce, expertise and industrial capacity to help satisfy increasing demand for American-built vessels, industry officials say.