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Raymond Garden Club News

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...

June 19, 2026

Southern Miss Announces New Science Research Facility

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...

June 19, 2026

Luckyday Foundation Renews Commitment to Student Success at Southern Miss

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...

June 19, 2026

MC Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in Science of Reading

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...

June 19, 2026

MSU Center for Simulation Earns Accreditation from Prestigious International Healthcare Society

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...

June 19, 2026

MSDH Podcast Episode Focuses on Summer Safety

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...

June 19, 2026

Raymond Garden Club Annual Kids Nature Camp

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...

June 19, 2026

Former MC Law Dean Receives Fifth Circuit Professionalism Award

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...

June 12, 2026

Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes and Ticks This Summer

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...

June 12, 2026

Atmos Energy Urges Natural Gas Safety as Hurricane Season Begins

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...

June 5, 2026

MC Marching Band to Represent Mississippi in 2026 National Independence Day Parade

Whenever Duval Salvant thinks about representing Mississippi Christian University, the city of Clinton and the state of Mississippi as he leads the MC Marching Band down historic Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C....

June 5, 2026

Mississippi College Becomes Mississippi Christian University

Recently, the state's oldest institution of higher learning, Mississippi College, officially changes its name to Mississippi Christian University. MC President Blake Thompson said the University's new name is a...

June 5, 2026

New Stage Theatre Extends Ragtime the Musical Through June 14 Due to a Sold-Out Initial Run!

Due to popular demand, New Stage Theatre is proud to extend RAGTIME in Jackson, Mississippi through June 14, 2026. Performances are June 11 – 13 at 7:00 p.m. and June 14 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $50.00 with...

June 5, 2026

MSDH Podcast Episode Focuses on Summer Safety

School is officially out, temperatures are rising and summer is in full swing. But before you pack for the beach, the golf course, or a family barbecue, prepare to keep your loved ones safe. In the June episode of...

June 5, 2026

Terry News

The Town of Terry has announced preliminary plans for the America 250 event. The date will be: Sat., July 11, due to City Officials attending the MML Convention in Biloxi. The day will kick off with a Parade at 10...

June 5, 2026 · Carolyn Clements

May Culture Club

The Culture Club of Raymond met at the home of Naomi and Aubrey Barnette. We had a lovely luncheon of chicken salad, fruit and an assortment of artisan crackers with cheese. For dessert we had lemon ice box cake and...

June 5, 2026

Photos of Raymond

Beautiful clouds formed over the Mississippi Dental Center in Raymond after an afternoon storm. Mississippi Dental is dedicated to delivering comprehensive dental care to area residents. They are located at 450 West...

June 5, 2026 · Kara Culpepper

"I Believe In Angels": The Jane Ann Lampton Moore Stage Unveiled

On Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, the Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) in Brookhaven unveiled their newly renovated Mary Jane Lampton Auditorium and rebuilt stage named after the late Jane Ann Lampton Moore, M.D....

May 29, 2026 · Cathy Chance Harvey

Hinds CC Class Pays Off for Entrepreneur

Shinita Payton took one more step in her carefully laid plans when she walked across the stage to receive an associate degree from Hinds Community College on May 14. Payton, 38, of Brandon is a licensed cosmetologist...

May 22, 2026

Raymond High School Bench Dedication

On Saturday, May 16, 2026 the Raymond High School graduating classes of 1976 and 1977 honored Mr. Booker T. Ducksworth -- a teacher, coach, minister, mentor, and the first black principal of Raymond High School -- with...

May 22, 2026

Terry News

The Terry Woman's Club members enjoyed the Annual Luncheon at Old Capitol Inn in Jackson on Thursday. Officers were installed for the incoming year. Meetings will resume in Sept. Happy Summer! It is with sadness to...

May 22, 2026 · Carolyn Clements

New Stage Theatre Presents Ragtime The Musical May 26 - June 7 to Celebrate America250!

New Stage Theatre is proud to present Ragtime The Musical in Jackson. Performances are May 26-30, June 2, 4-6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and May 31 & June 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m and June 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices are...

May 22, 2026

Mississippi Makers Fest Featured State's Music, Art & Vendors Outdoors at 2MM

More than 4,000 people gathered at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson on Saturday, May 9, for the 2026 Mississippi Makers Fest. The highly anticipated, free annual event showcased the state's creative...

May 22, 2026

HINDS CC TRUSTEES AWARD 5 EMERITUS TITLES

The Hinds Community College Board of Trustees recently awarded Emeritus status to five college retirees, bringing the number awarded to 52. They are Sherry Franklin Bellmon, formerly of Brandon, now of Huntsville, AL,...

May 15, 2026