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MSDH Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

Mississippi Christian University, Alcorn State University Partner on New 4+1 Accelerated Accountancy Degree Program

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...

July 3, 2026

Raymond Garden Club Courthouse Work Day

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!

July 3, 2026

Gazette Cartoonist Ricky Nobile at Work

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...

July 3, 2026

Mississippi Charity Revoked and Dissolved After Misuse of Charitable Funds

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...

June 26, 2026

LeFleur's Bluff State Park Temporarily Closes Due to Flooding

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...

June 26, 2026

Client-Choice, Fresh Produce, Benefits Food Pantry Users

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...

June 26, 2026 · Keri Collins Lewis

Southern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law Enforcement

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...

June 26, 2026

Farmyard Fun at the Library

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...

June 26, 2026

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