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April 22, 2026

Hinds County, Mississippi

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  • Raymond Garden Club April Yards of the Month

    The Raymond Garden Club April Yard of the Month belongs to Chester and Elizabeth Lott, located at 433 Court Street, Raymond, MS. The Raymond Garden Club April Honorable Mention Yard belongs to Sandi Munden, located at...

    News
  • Hinds CC Names Spring 2026 Idealists

    Hinds Community College recently named the spring 2026 honorees of the IDEAList employee recognition program. These employees represent Hinds' college values of Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability,...

    News
  • MC Students Present Original Discoveries During Research Week 2026

    Undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic disciplines at Mississippi College will share their original research during Research Week 2026, scheduled from April 21 to 24 on the Clinton campus....

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  • Gunn Officially Enters the Mississippi Governor Race

    Former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn officially threw his hat in the ring for Governor of Mississippi on Tuesday. Gunn, speaking at a campaign event at the Clinton Visitors Center, launched his gubernatorial run by...

    News Political
  • Terry News

    The Terry Woman's Club met on Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd. The members and guests enjoyed refreshments and decorations by Pam Jones and Faye Fife, hostesses. The program was conducted by...

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  • Raymond News

    This past weekend while everyone was busy cleaning up Raymond, Robert and I took our first overnight getaway (without children) in seven years to the most wonderful, most spectacular, MOST romantic place you can think...

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  • City of Raymond Spring Cleaning

    Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who participated in the City of Raymond Spring Cleaning. It was a great day of fun and community togetherness! Special thanks to the Raymond Presbyterian Church, Raymond Methodist...

    Headline News
  • MC Offers Summer Art Camps for Youths, Community Classes for Adults

    Faculty in the Department of Art at Mississippi College are inviting children and adults to explore their creative side this summer during community art classes in the Aven Fine Arts Building and at the Gore Arts...

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  • Annual Festival Showcases MC's International Students

    International students enrich Mississippi College's culture in a variety of ways, including by sharing unique aspects of their home customs and traditions with their fellow students. Through captivating presentations...

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  • Mississippi Farmers Market to Host Native Plant Fest April 11

    In honor of Native Plant Month, the Mississippi Farmers Market will host its Native Plant Fest event on Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. "April is Native Plant Month, and we are excited to celebrate our...

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  • Celebrate the Legacy of the Doolittle Raiders at the National WWII Museum

    The public is invited to attend a special evening of history, remembrance, and tribute as the Children of the Doolittle Raiders host a commemorative event honoring the 84th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Saturday,...

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  • Mississippi Made Exhibit Tells State's Story at Two Mississippi Museums

    The finest examples of homegrown Mississippi craftsmanship and productivity are on display at Two Museums in Jackson. Residents and visitors alike can explore achievements that reflect the state's ingenuity dating to...

    Headline News
  • Community News Fund Launched to Support Local Journalism

    The Mississippi Press Foundation (MPF) has announced the creation of the Mississippi Community News Fund (CNF), a new initiative designed to strengthen local journalism by helping newspapers and digital news outlets...

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  • $5M Family Donation Boosts Scholarships for School of Nursing at Oxford

    Students entering the University of Mississippi Medical Center's largest health science school by enrollment will get a boost with a new scholarship program in fall 2026. The Johnson Scholars program is part of an...

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  • Incoming Students Learn About Life at Mississippi College During Spring Preview Day

    Prospective college students can gain insight into what campus life at Mississippi College is all about during MC's Preview Days, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, and Friday, April 17, on the MC campus in Clinton....

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  • MC School of Nursing Receives IHL Approval for Two MSN Tracks; Stage I Approval for DNP Track

    The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has approved two new Master of Science in Nursing tracks for the School of Nursing at Mississippi College: one with a concentration in nursing education and the other with...

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  • Terry News

    The eggstravaganza is coming up Saturday, April 4 from 11 to 2 o'clock in Village Square Park. (Across street from Terry City Hall) There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Food, Games and Vendors. For further information...

    Columns News
  • Raymond News

    Happy Easter from the Culpepper family! It looks like the weather pattern will shift from sunny, clear skies to regular rain and thundershowers. I hope April showers will bring May flowers – as well as a lift on the...

    Columns News
  • Celebrate the Legacy of the Doolittle Raiders at the National WWII Museum

    The public is invited to attend a special evening of history, remembrance, and tribute as the Children of the Doolittle Raiders host a commemorative event honoring the 84th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Saturday,...

    News
  • Raymond Culture Club March Meeting

    March's meeting of the Raymond Culture Club was held at the beautiful Porter House. The hostesses were Marie Hall, Dixie Ishee and Mary Ann Woods. This meeting marked the 95th anniversary of the Raymond Culture Club. We...

    Headline News
  • Life & Death of Warner Alford at Ole Miss

    Warner Alford came from Mississippi royalty, but he didn't play like it. As an all-around player at McComb High School in the 1950s and later as an offensive guard on some of Ole Miss' greatest football teams, he, as...

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  • Mississippi’s Voter Registration Push Marks Civil Rights Movement’s 60-Year Legacy

    National Voter Registration Month has arrived in the U.S., just as the mother of all voter registration efforts—-the Civil Rights Movement—-continues to celebrate its 60th year anniversary in Mississippi, that...

    Headline News
  • Terry News

    The Terry Grove Missionary Baptist Church is sponsoring a Youth Praise Program on Saturday, July 20, starting at 3 o’clock. The TG Dance Ministry Group will be presenting the program under the direction of Pastor...

    Columns News
  • Angel Rohnke Named Director of MS Museum of Natural Science

    The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Rohnke...

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