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Holy Smoke food truck provided meals for eighth-grade students and staff at Baldwyn School District following state exams.

Local pastors gathered at City Hall to observe the National Day of Prayer with a community prayer service.

Otto Hyche and Chloe Skelton have been named North East Mississippi Community College’s Athletes of the Month for April, presented by Booneville’s Guaranty Bank.

Effective habitat management can mitigate predator impacts on prey species, boosting reproductive success. Experts suggest several strategies.

Severe storms across Mississippi injured 17 people but caused no fatalities, according to emergency officials. Damage reports are underway in several counties.

Chief Kelly Elliott of the Mississippi State Fire Academy delivered an impactful speech at a recent staff meeting, with recognition for service and dedication.

The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau advises residents to be cautious of scam texts threatening license suspension or vehicle registration issues.

Commissioner Sean Tindell and Senator Dean Kirby discussed recent efforts to unify departments and improve collaboration within the Mississippi Department of Public Safety on ‘This Week in Pearl.’

Residents are invited to participate in a prayer service at Booneville City Hall on May 7, 2026, to pray for their community and country.

Mississippi wildlife agencies emphasize the importance of managing old fields to support local wildlife. Proper techniques can transform overgrown areas into vital habitats for species like quail, turkey, and deer.