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Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves and Excel By 5 are partnering to encourage early literacy, emphasizing the importance of reading for young children.

Persistent moderate to strong onshore winds could cause flooding along the Gulf Coast, with the highest tides expected Thursday evening.

The flag celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary is displayed in the downtown Triangle, courtesy of the North Mississippi Mayors Association.

The Booneville City Board will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss local issues.

The weekly Grow @ The Depot event kicks off Thursday evening, featuring live music, local vendors, and community activities from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks encourages people to enjoy fishing and boating with minimal preparations through its ‘Just Add Water’ initiative.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and partners held a gamebird management workshop at Marion County WMA, attracting hunters and conservationists from across the region.

Andrew Arnett, coordinator of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Alligator Program, visited Wesson Library to educate children about native alligators and conservation efforts.

Northeast Mississippi Community College presented the MACCC Sports Hall of Fame award to former standout Robert Henry in a campus ceremony, honoring his achievements on and off the field.

The college emphasizes an open-door policy for students regardless of their background or timeline.