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Delta State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80 or better GPA . . .

AG Fitch Announces Sentencing in Grand Larceny Case

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of Byron Gage Tatum, 26, and Chesney Lynn Stanley, 23, for one count . . .

Mississippi has momentum and prosperity

Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that . . .

Largest Unclaimed Money Match in State’s History

Mississippi is no stranger to natural disasters. We prove resilient through hurricanes, heat waves, tornadoes, and most recently, ice storms . . .

Wicker Carries Peace Through Strength Message to Europe

The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are on the move, and their aggression makes at least one . . .

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Locals earns DSU honor
Sun,03/01/26-6:00PM , 327 Reads
Delta State University announces its Fall 2025 Dean’s List.
Each semester, undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits and a grade point average of 3.50-3.79 are recognized on the Dean's List.
Local students include Bella Boggan of Yazoo City; Julia Bunch of Yazoo City; and Henry Miller of Yazoo City.
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Local DAR celebrates America founding
Mon,03/02/26-8:00AM , 288 Reads
The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is starting off the year’s celebration of America’s founding 250 years ago with a display at Ricks Memorial Library.
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Better Alignment, Not Bigger Government: Modernizing Mississippi Tourism
By DANIELLE MORGAN
Sat,02/28/26-4:00PM , 341 Reads
Mississippi’s tourism industry generates $18.1 billion in total economic impact, supports more than 136,000 jobs, and delivers more than $1.1 billion annually to the state’s general fund. It is Mississippi’s fourth-largest industry and one of our strongest economic engines.
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Lawmakers move Metro Jackson Water Authority Act forward
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Wed,03/04/26-3:24PM , 123 Reads 2,962 Statewide
“We are committed to ensuring that any system we are responsible for comes with a majority of votes for the City of Jackson, a majority of the customers and ratepayers,” said Mayor John Horhn.
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