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Riverbend County High School Launches IGNITE Program to Boost STEM Education with New Technology

Thursday, October 9 by Lauren McKinzie

Students at Riverbend County High School are now exploring cutting-edge technology thanks to the arrival of new equipment designed to boost STEM learning.The high school in Oak Ridge and the Riverbend Career Center in Mapleton have recently received and installed state-of-the-art 3D printers, robotics... Read More.

Gulf Coast University Introduces New Bachelor of Arts in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Wednesday, October 8 by Lauren McKinzie

Gulf Coast University’s College of Science and Technology has launched a new Bachelor of Arts in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, offering students an innovative and flexible pathway into the growing fields of healthcare and drug development.The program, developed to meet the changing demands of... Read More.

First Graders at Oakcrest Academy Deliver Carload of Donations to Local Animal Shelter

Monday, October 6 by Lauren McKinzie

First graders at Oakcrest Academy turned compassion into action this week by selecting a local animal shelter as the focus of their class service project, culminating in the delivery of a car packed with donated supplies.The initiative, coordinated by teachers and parents, drew contributions... Read More.

Youth Symposium Empowers Jackson Students with Career and Entrepreneurship Skills

Thursday, October 2 by Lauren McKinzie

Hundreds of high school students took their first steps toward career success Wednesday during a hands-on symposium focused on entrepreneurship and workforce readiness.Organized by the United Community Alliance, the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship and Employability Skills Symposium brought together juniors and seniors from Madison and... Read More.

Hope for Tomorrow Gala Unites Community to Support New Foster Care Facility and Youth Programs

Wednesday, October 1 by Lauren McKinzie

Dressed in formal attire, community members gathered Sunday night at Renaissance Hall for the "Hope for Tomorrow Gala," an event organized by the Magnolia Haven Foster Foundation. The evening aimed to raise funds for a new foster care facility planned for the heart of... Read More.

University of Mississippi Medical Center Expands Nursing Education Facilities in Oxford

Tuesday, July 15 by Lauren McKinzie

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Nursing has unveiled newly renovated classrooms and labs at the South Oxford Center, aiming to enhance nursing education and address the demand for healthcare professionals in North Mississippi. The state-of-the-art facilities were inaugurated during a... Read More.

Greenville Issues Health Advisory Following West Nile Virus Detection

Monday, July 14 by Lauren McKinzie

A public health advisory has been issued by Mayor Errick D. Simmons after the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito pools in Greenville. The positive samples, labeled as Event 02GV25 and 03GV25, were... Read More.

$720 Million Opioid Settlement Reached with Eight Pharma Companies

Friday, July 11 by Lauren McKinzie

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a significant $720 million nationwide settlement on Thursday with eight pharmaceutical companies implicated in exacerbating the opioid crisis. This settlement aims to address the widespread impact of opioid addiction across the United States, with Mississippi poised to receive up... Read More.

Byram K9 Officer to Receive Protective Vest Through Charitable Donation

Thursday, July 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Byram's K9 officer, Zeus, is set to receive enhanced protection thanks to a generous donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. In approximately ten weeks, Zeus will be outfitted with a bullet and stab-resistant vest, a gift sponsored by Mari Deese... Read More.

Robbery Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Columbus Crash

Wednesday, July 9 by Lauren McKinzie

A police pursuit involving a robbery suspect concluded with a crash in Columbus, Mississippi. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department reported that the West Point Police Department initially responded to an armed robbery at Connie’s Chicken. Officers identified and pursued a vehicle matching the suspect's... Read More.

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Riverbend County High School Launches IGNITE Program to Boost STEM Education with New Technology

Gulf Coast University Introduces New Bachelor of Arts in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

First Graders at Oakcrest Academy Deliver Carload of Donations to Local Animal Shelter

Youth Symposium Empowers Jackson Students with Career and Entrepreneurship Skills

Hope for Tomorrow Gala Unites Community to Support New Foster Care Facility and Youth Programs

University of Mississippi Medical Center Expands Nursing Education Facilities in Oxford

Greenville Issues Health Advisory Following West Nile Virus Detection

$720 Million Opioid Settlement Reached with Eight Pharma Companies

Byram K9 Officer to Receive Protective Vest Through Charitable Donation

Robbery Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Columbus Crash

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