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The Bearcat Block Party in Baldwyn offers residents a chance to meet the 2026-27 fall sports teams and activities.

The Natchez Trace Golf Course hosted an all-day 18-hole match day, drawing players from the heart of the Bearcat community.

State officials say Mississippi has experienced a nearly 20% increase in job openings since 2020, ranking second nationally for growth.

Anglers are advised to target shaded areas like docks, fallen trees, and thick vegetation as fish seek cooler depths during late summer heat.

Players have prepared diligently for the season opener, which marks the start of the team’s home games this week.

BMS middle and junior varsity football teams are set to play Alcorn Central on Thursday evening. Kickoff times vary by grade level.

The BMS 7-8th grade football team kicks off its season today with an away game at Alcorn Central.

Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year, no-parole sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in Mississippi. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Kelly Mims.

Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence after being convicted of methamphetamine trafficking in Lee County. He will serve the sentence without parole.

David Jerome Peek received a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to identity theft charges in Tishomingo County.