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Lieutenant Governor Hosemann Names Appointees to Joint Committee on Reapportionment and RedistrictingNews
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has appointed members to the Mississippi Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting to address redistricting following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v....
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MSDH Confirms 5 Cases of Cyclosporiasis in MississippiNews
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed five reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the state from Public Health Districts 3 (the Delta), 5 (Central), 8 (Southern), and 9 (which includes the coastal...
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MC Marching Band Shows Flexibility and Perseverance During Fourth of July Trip to D.C.Headline News
An unprecedented heat wave caused organizers of the America’s 250 Parade to cancel the Independence Day event, but that didn’t stop members of the MC Marching Band from performing in the Nation’s Capital. When...
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Governor Reeves Announces $15 Million for Fifth Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Grant CycleHeadline News
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the fifth grant application cycle for the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF), backed by $15 million appropriated during the 2026 Legislative Session....
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A Journey to Learned and Gibbes Store for a Tasty Steak on a Paper PlateHeadline News
When it was proposed that a group of us make a restaurant field trip to H. D. Gibbes and Sons General Store in Learned, Mississippi, our friends the Weathersbys on Muddy Springs Road answered, "Sure, Weathersbys are up...
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MSDH Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2026News
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an...
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Mississippi Christian University, Alcorn State University Partner on New 4+1 Accelerated Accountancy Degree ProgramNews
Accounting students at Alcorn State University have access to an accelerated Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree pathway made possible through a newly established partnership with Mississippi Christian University. A...
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Raymond Garden Club Courthouse Work DayHeadline News
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB WORK DAY--- On Saturday, June 27, several ladies from the Raymond Garden Club beat the heat for a Courthouse Clean-Up Work Day. Thank you for all your hard work to keep Raymond beautiful!
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Gazette Cartoonist Ricky Nobile at WorkHeadline News
GAZETTE CARTOONIST WITH GAZETTE EDITOR--- GAZETTE Editor Dr. Luke Lampton visited with his favorite cartoonist Ricky Nobile recently, and even got Ricky to craft a drawing of him. Ricky has long provided beloved...
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Mississippi Charity Revoked and Dissolved After Misuse of Charitable FundsNews
The Mississippi Secretary of State Charities Division has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Intended Actions against North Star Rescue, Inc. (a Mississippi non-profit corporation), revoked North Star...
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LeFleur's Bluff State Park Temporarily Closes Due to FloodingNews
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announces the temporary closure of LeFleur's Bluff State Park due to flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall in Central Mississippi. Rising water has...
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Client-Choice, Fresh Produce, Benefits Food Pantry UsersNews
A rural food pantry in Mississippi is improving the lives of its clients by implementing practices learned through a Mississippi State University Extension Service pro- gram. "For the past few years, we have been...
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Southern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law EnforcementNews
The University of Southern Mississippi is expanding access to dig- ital forensic resources and training through the opening of the Rural Digital Forensics Initiative (RDFI) labora- tory within the School of Criminal...
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Farmyard Fun at the LibraryHeadline News
The Raymond Public Library had a fantastic time welcoming Angie Hale's Petting Zoo as part of their Summer Reading Program! Families and children enjoyed getting up close with goats, chickens, cows, a mule, adorable...
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Raymond Garden Club NewsNews
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB NEWS RAYMOND--- The Raymond Garden Club selected Barnyard Creations, above, as the non-residential Yard of the Year. Congratulations Barnyard Creations! RAYMOND--- In recognition of National Garden...
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Southern Miss Announces New Science Research FacilityNews
The University of Southern Mississippi announced today its intention to add a sci- ence research facility in the heart of its Hattiesburg campus. The state-of-the- art facility will be con- structed south of the Walker...
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Luckyday Foundation Renews Commitment to Student Success at Southern MissNews
For nearly 25 years, the Luckyday Scholars Program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has served as a model for student development, pairing financial support with an intentional expe- rience that prepares...
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MC Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in Science of ReadingNews
GAZETTE Page A6 Friday, June 19, 2026 HINDS COUNTY MC EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PREPARING FUTURE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS IN SCIENCE OF READING The undergradu- ate elementary teacher preparation program at Mississippi...
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MSU Center for Simulation Earns Accreditation from Prestigious International Healthcare SocietyNews
PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE SOCIETY Mississippi State University's Center for Simulation is the first of its kind in the Magnolia State to earn the Human Simulation accreditation from the Society for Simulation...
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MSDH Podcast Episode Focuses on Summer SafetyNews
School is official- ly out, temperatures are rising and summer is in full swing. But before you pack for the beach, the golf course, or a fam- ily barbecue, prepare to keep your loved ones safe. In the June episode of...
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Raymond Garden Club Annual Kids Nature CampHeadline News
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB KIDS NATURE CAMP--- The Raymond Garden Club held its third annual kids nature camp on Saturday, June 6. There were 9 campers in attendance. The campers had fun making bird feeders and solar race...
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Former MC Law Dean Receives Fifth Circuit Professionalism AwardNews
Patricia Bennett, dean emerita of the Mississippi Christian University School of Law, received the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit during the...
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Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes and Ticks This SummerNews
Now that summer temps are luring you outside, remember to protect yourself from public enemy No. 1 in Mississippi: Mosquitoes and ticks. Both carry diseases that can make you seriously ill and even cause death. The...
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Atmos Energy Urges Natural Gas Safety as Hurricane Season BeginsNews
While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the agency still forecasts as many as 14 named storms in the coming months. NOAA's recent...
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