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Students and staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrated the start of the new academic year with a festive luau, marking a lively beginning to the semester.
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Jonathan Childs, a Bearcat alumnus and district employee, has been appointed head coach of the BHS boys basketball team for the 2026-27 season. He will also continue serving as BES assistant principal.
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Bismarck School District is accepting applications for a full- or part-time elementary self-contained special education teacher position for the 2026-27 school year.
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The BHS golf team finished third out of 12 teams at the Shiloh Ridge Invitational on Tuesday.
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The Lumber Manufactory plans a $15 million investment in New Albany, creating 50 jobs and offering new opportunities for Mississippi timberland owners.
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In the latest episode, Matt Wyatt interviews Robert St. John about his career, Mississippi, and food.
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The Booneville Street Department continues repairs on the downtown Booneville Bridge, keeping it closed through Wednesday. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
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The state of Mississippi remains a hub for companies driving innovation and growth in the U.S. industrial sector.
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Mississippi Volunteer and Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer met with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to promote safe driving initiatives.
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As deer season nears, wildlife officials advise planting fall food plots in October. Preparation begins earlier in August, but seed should go in the ground later in the fall.
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