Prentiss County News

Students from across Mississippi showcased their science projects at the State Science Fair hosted by Northeast Mississippi Community College.

The college held 18 orientation sessions for new students, welcoming district seniors and out-of-district students alike. Make-up sessions are scheduled for June.

Mississippi community colleges are recognized in April for their role in preparing students for workforce success, with Northeast Mississippi Community College highlighted for its innovative programs.

A $25 billion investment is expected to generate 2,000 high-skilled jobs and boost economic growth in Mississippi, officials say.

Mississippi is investing in developing industries of the future, even as it struggles to attract them from outside the state.

Master Sergeant Alisa Promise was honored by the Hundred Club of Jackson for her leadership and dedication.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety applauded its agents for a year of hard work and dedication, highlighting their impact across the state.

Baldwyn High School senior Trezlin Arnold shadowed workers at R&R Construction, gaining hands-on experience on a Barndominium project.

DeAsia Price, a Baldwyn High School senior, spent a day shadowing at Elite Physical Therapy in Saltillo, gaining insight into the physical therapy profession.

Middle school students from Baldwyn’s Junior Beta Club assisted with campus cleaning projects, including organizing closets and collecting trash.