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Craig Greer has been appointed as the new budget director, bringing extensive experience to the role, officials announced.

Northeast Community College is accepting applications for its respiratory therapy program, preparing students to work in a growing healthcare field.

Brandon Hancock, a Northeast Mississippi Community College graduate, photographed the Artemis program launch while working as a multimedia producer for NASA.

Mississippi is mourning the death of Jackson County Deputy Michael Jimerson, who was fatally shot while on duty last night.

Community members are sending prayers to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Jimerson’s family following recent events.

The Booneville Police Department expressed condolences to the family of Deputy Michael Jimerson and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Frog hunting is a traditional activity in the South, with the season running from April to September. Methods include spotlighting and hand-grabbing.

Mississippi has proclaimed tomorrow as Walking Day, supporting the American Heart Association’s efforts to encourage physical activity across the state.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced plans to add scooters to its fleet but later revealed it was an April Fools’ joke.

Baldwyn High School seniors completed real job interviews as part of their graduation requirements.