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Raymond Culture Club October MeetingNews
The Raymond Culture Club met on October 22 at the Raymond Presbyterian Church. Our guest speaker was Albert Smathers. He gave a very interesting presentation about art and murals. He painted Raymond's mural that...
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Honoring Veterans, Remembering VietnamNews
My wife's small hometown on the southwestern border of Georgia is on fire for veterans. The Blakely Methodist Church has staged a November Sunday worship service dedicated to veterans for 30 years-plus. The town of...
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USPS Operation Santa Adoption Registration Is OpenNews
USPS Operation Santa adoption registration is officially open! Groups and individuals interested in adopting letters for this year's program should visit USPSOperationSanta.com click on the registration link and follow...
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Too Close to CallNews
A blue tsunami swept across the U.S. on Tuesday, with Democrats winning majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Mississippi could add to those Democrat gains if Scott Colom can hold on to...
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Halloween in RaymondHeadline News
It was a historic turn out for trick-or-treaters in Raymond Saturday evening. It was reported that over 400 children enjoyed strolling about town - one boy even riding a pony! There's nothing like Halloween in Raymond!
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Healthcare Affordability Takes Center Stage in MidtermsNews
With only days left before Americans decide which political party will rule Congress in President Trump's last two years and beyond, poll results indicate that one word in the language defines the Nov. 3 election. It's...
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MSDH Spreads Awareness for National Lead Poisoning Prevention WeekHeadline News
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25-31, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is encouraging parents to get their children and homes tested for the toxic metal because there is no safe...
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A Letter to Our Raymond Community from the Raymond Can-DosNews
During the upcoming holiday breaks, many of our local kiddos who count on school breakfasts and lunches won't have access to those meals. We also have families here in our community who struggle with food insecurity...
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Madison-Ridgeland Academy HomecomingHeadline News
Margaret Douglas Newman was selected a junior class homecoming maid at Madison-Ridgeland Academy, and is the daughter of Doug and Dara Newman of Madison, her grandparents are Alton and Shirley Ware of Terry, and Eva...
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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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