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Daniel Edney, MD, State Health Officer for Mississippi, Announced as the Next ASTHO PresidentNews
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Daniel Edney, MD, as the organization's 84th president. Dr. Edney, state health officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, succeeds...
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Terry NewsNews
The Terry Police Department is accepting donations of candy for the Trunk or Treat event that will be held on Thursday, Oct 29th. The candy donations can be dropped off at Terry City Hall at 315 W Cunningham. This is a...
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Raymond Water TowersNews
The City of Raymond has been refurbishing the downtown water tank since August. The work on this tank will be wrapping up soon, and the contractor will be transitioning to the elevated tank on the Raymond Campus of...
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MC Launches Rise to 200 Bicentennial CampaignHeadline News
Mississippi Christian University (MC) launched the most ambitious capital campaign in its history during the Bicentennial Gala on Sept. 29, inviting the MC family to help position the institution as a national leader in...
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Unsung Heroes of Election Night: Wire Service Reporters Count the VotesHeadline News
They represent a rare breed of driven individuals working in laborious newsrooms, folks capable of handling cauldron-level pressure while jamming numbers and updates into phones, keyboards and microphones to record...
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Follies A Must-See Tradition for MC's Bicentennial HomecomingNews
Jadi Foster had only watched Mississippi Christian University's (MC) Homecoming Follies online before attending her first live performance last year. After watching the lively performances by students from MC's clubs...
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MSDH Inspectors Ensure Safe Food Preparation at the State FairNews
The 167th Mississippi State Fair opens today in Jackson, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has once again inspected all food vendors to ensure safe preparation of both hot and cold treats folks will...
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Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Serves Patriotic Breakfast to Mississippi VeteransNews
On Monday, October 5, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board as they partnered with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) to show...
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Commissioner Andy Gipson Pushes Back Against Proposed State Environmental Land and Water RegulationsNews
In response to state environmental regulators' proposed new sweeping land and water use regulations that would affect landowners' rights, Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson has submitted comments to the Mississippi Department...
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Speaker Jason White Releases New Polling on Issues Impacting MississippiNews
Speaker Jason White concludes a statewide poll with Cygnal, one of the nation's most accurate polling groups. "The members of the Mississippi House believe the work of improving our state is work worth doing. Future...
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Terry NewsNews
The Terry Woman's Club met in the Faith Building of First Baptist Church, Terry this past week. The church pianist and Denise Davis, Soloist, presented a program of religious music. The hostesses were: Jackie Slay,...
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Southern Miss PA Program Earns Accreditation-Provisional Status Ahead of 2027 LaunchNews
The University of Southern Mississippi's Physician Assistant (PA) Studies MSM Program has received Accreditation-Provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant...
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Raymond Garden Club October Yard of the MonthNews
The Raymond Garden Club awarded October Yard of the Month to Stuart & Barbara Spann, 130 Elm Street. The Raymond Garden Club awarded October Honorable Mention Yard of the Month to Daniece Williams, 416 Court Street....
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The Battle of Raymond and Other Collected StoriesNews
Signed copies of "The Battle of Raymond and Other Collected Stories" were graciously donated by Becky Drake to the Friends of Raymond at their September 2026 meeting. The books are now available for purchase through...
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Raymond Garden Club October MeetingNews
The Raymond Garden Club met for their monthly meeting October 1. Hostesses for the meeting were Dee Starkey and Kathy Rankin. The club enjoyed a very interesting program presented by Dr. Rebecca Melanson discussing how...
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Tindell Campaign Surges Forward With Over $1.2M Raised and 65+ Statewide Endorsements in First MonthNews
Just one month after officially launching his campaign for Mississippi Attorney General, Sean Tindell announced today a major fundraising total, bringing in over $700,000 in contributions and expanding the campaign's...
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MEMA Urges Mississippians to Prepare Now for Tropical Storm IsaiasNews
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging residents across the state to begin preparing now for Tropical Storm Isaias. The tropical storm, which is currently in the Gulf of America, could result in...
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Rural Healthcare Across Mississippi Could Benefit From Medicaid ExpansionHeadline News
Various institutions and governmental units are working to improve rural healthcare coverage in Mississippi as medical costs spiral and healthcare access lessens nationwide. Mississippi still has not expanded Medicaid....
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Regions Bank Commits $2.5 Million to UMMC Cancer Center and Research InstituteNews
Recently, Regions Bank announced a $2.5 million commitment to support the construction of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's next state-of-the-art Cancer Center and Research Institute. The contribution from...
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Raymond High School Student SpotlightNews
Raymond High School sophomore, Makayla Ware, is a competitive dancer and honors student at Raymond High School. She has been dancing with Lindsey Claire Dance Company since she was 3 years old and has been part of their...
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Sports Hall of Fame Induction, Follies, Documentary Highlight MC's Bicentennial HomecomingNews
Mississippi Christian University's year-long bicentennial celebration is set to culminate in MC's 2026 Bicentennial Homecoming, when hundreds of alumni, students, faculty and staff will gather Thursday through Saturday,...
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Terry NewsNews
The Ella Bess Austin library is sponsoring "Celebrate Fall." The date is Thursday, October 8 from 11 to 1 o'clock. All ages are invited. Some of the activities include: face painting, crafts, trunk or treat and much...
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Magnolia Speech School to Celebrate 70 Years of Helping Children Find Their VoiceNews
Magnolia Speech School will celebrate 70 years of serving children and families with a special anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the school. The celebration will honor Magnolia's...
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Raymond Culture ClubNews
After a much needed summer break, the Raymond Culture Club held its first meeting of the 2026-2027 year on September 24, 2026. The meeting was held at the Raymond Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. We had a great turn...
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