East Webster hosts playoff game in Round 2 on Monday
East Webster will face itself in a varsity playoff game Monday evening as part of the second round of the playoffs.
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May 2026 school menus now available online for viewing and printing
School meal menus for May 2026 are now accessible for parents and students through online links. The menus cover elementary through high school grades.
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Booneville seeks bids for cemetery mowing services
The Booneville Board of Aldermen announced a bid process for mowing and weed eating at city cemeteries, with proposals due by April 27, 2026.
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Booneville Street Department Outlines Curbside Pickup Guidelines
The Booneville Street Department has issued guidelines for curbside pickup services. Residents are encouraged to contact the department with questions.
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Wet grounds delay start of NJCAA Gulf District Tournament at Castlewoods Country Club
The NJCAA Gulf District Tournament was postponed due to wet conditions but is scheduled to begin today at Castlewoods Country Club in Brandon, Mississippi.
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Bear Week 2026 kicks off with conservation efforts on display
The annual Bear Week begins, highlighting decades of wildlife monitoring and conservation by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
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Nursing instructor Lauren Sparks presents on human trafficking at Mississippi nursing convention
NEMCC Nursing Instructor Lauren Sparks highlighted human trafficking awareness at a statewide convention and was named Most Outstanding DNP Student at Delta State University.
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NEMCC Nursing Leader Elected to State Education Role
Michael Barron, MSN, FNP-C, has been elected Educational Director for the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, overseeing statewide nursing education efforts.
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Mississippi DPS offices closed Monday for Confederate Memorial Day
Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will be closed on April 27 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day, including all Driver Service Bureaus.
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First Lady of Mississippi Elee Reeves celebrates birthday
Elee Reeves, the First Lady of Mississippi, marks her birthday with gratitude from her family.
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