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Conservation efforts by hunters and landowners have helped restore black bears in Mississippi, highlighting the importance of habitat management and legacy of wildlife stewardship.

Students are encouraged to apply for the 26-27 Tiger Ambassador program before the deadline on May 1.

Mississippi is prioritizing the development of new industries over efforts to attract existing ones, officials say.

The start time for the game has been changed to 5 p.m., according to organizers.

East Webster will face itself in a varsity playoff game Monday evening as part of the second round of the playoffs.

School meal menus for May 2026 are now accessible for parents and students through online links. The menus cover elementary through high school grades.

The Booneville Board of Aldermen announced a bid process for mowing and weed eating at city cemeteries, with proposals due by April 27, 2026.

The Booneville Street Department has issued guidelines for curbside pickup services. Residents are encouraged to contact the department with questions.

The NJCAA Gulf District Tournament was postponed due to wet conditions but is scheduled to begin today at Castlewoods Country Club in Brandon, Mississippi.

The annual Bear Week begins, highlighting decades of wildlife monitoring and conservation by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.