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Ag Commissioner Gipson Applauds Trump Administration, USDA Farm Security Plan to Protect America’s Food Supply

By PAIGE MANNING PAIGE MANNING
Wed,07/16/25-2:00AM, 1,199 Reads
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds the actions of President Donald J. Trump’s Administration and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins following Secretary Rollins’ announcement of the National Farm Security Action Plan.
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MSU welcomes Mississippi high school students for Global Teaching Project’s summer STEM program

By BETHANY SHIPP BETHANY SHIPP
Thu,06/12/25-8:16AM, 1,195 Reads
More than 100 high school students from rural school districts across the Magnolia State are gathering on Mississippi State’s campus this week for the Global Teaching Project’s ninth annual Advanced STEM Summer Preparatory Program.
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Janet Ann Gentsch

Mon,12/15/25-3:10PM, 1,195 Reads
Janet Ann Gentsch, 88, passed away on March 23, 2025.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Stricklin King Funeral Home.
Janet was a shining light whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew her. The impact of her love, kindness and generosity will be felt for years to come.
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Yazoo County battles Cleveland Central

Fri,01/16/26-9:00AM, 1,191 Reads

The Panthers and Lady Panthers soccer teams at Yazoo County recently played a tough match against the Cleveland Central Wildcats and Lady Wildcats. Pictured above, James Patterson maneuvers around a Wildcat defender.
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Two Bentonia voting precincts combined

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,06/27/25-4:00PM, 1,191 Reads
Two voting precincts in the Bentonia community will be combined due to one of voting location’s building gradually falling into disrepair.
Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman said the West Bentonia precinct will be combined with the Bentonia East precinct, which is currently located at the Bentonia City Hall.
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MA announces elementary honor roll

Sat,02/21/26-2:00PM, 1,190 Reads
Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the second quarter.
High Honor Roll
(all As)
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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

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Fire forces evacuations

By GERARD EDIC GERARD EDIC
Fri,03/27/26-5:48PM, 1,189 Reads 28,610 Statewide
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
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UMMC’s STORK Program delivers lifesaving emergency obstetrics training

By RACHEL VANDERFORD RACHEL VANDERFORD
Wed,06/25/25-8:20AM, 1,189 Reads
Recognizing the signs of an emergency and taking immediate action can mean the difference between life and death for a mother or newborn.
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“A” Is For April and Autism Awareness

By WILL EDGAR WILL EDGAR
Sun,03/29/26-3:00PM, 1,188 Reads
In August 2017, we received news that would change our lives forever. Fueled by our concern over delayed development in our son, Jamey, we were recommended by his pediatrician to visit a specialist.
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Kayla Saxton makes her way to the front of the assembly to accept her Award as students, collegues and dignitaries cheer her on.

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Madison teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award

By MDE MDE
Thu,11/06/25-4:00PM, 1,188 Reads
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School third-grade teacher Kayla Saxton received the surprise of a lifetime in Madison this morning when she was presented with the prestigious Milken Educator Award and its accompanying unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.
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