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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

REMEMBERING THE BATTLE OF RAYMOND

REMEMBERING THE BATTLE OF RAYMOND--- Pictured above is the battlefield in Raymond, MS, 163 Years Later. The Battle of Raymond, fought on May 12, 1863, was a pivotal Union victory during the Vicksburg Campaign. Union...

May 15, 2026

HINDS CC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 GRADUATION DETAILS

Hinds Community College will award more than 1,500 degrees and certificates during one of five graduation ceremonies this week, Wednesday-Friday. Among the graduates, 615 will graduate with honors; 239 students will...

May 15, 2026

MC'S PINNING CEREMONY MARKS SENIOR-SEMESTER STUDENTS' TRANSITION TO NURSING PRACTICE

The Mississippi College School of Nursing will host its pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, in Swor Auditorium in Nelson Hall on the Clinton campus. About four dozen students are anticipated to participate in...

May 15, 2026

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EXPANDS ACCESS TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT

A novel statewide program from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is expanding access to substance use disorder care across all 82 counties by identifying risk earlier, reducing barriers to treatment, and...

May 15, 2026

RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB NEWS

RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB--- The Raymond Garden Club also submitted a poem written by 5th grade resident Zoey Byrd to the state poetry contest. Zoey received third place out of all the poems submitted. The theme of this...

May 15, 2026

2026 STUDENT EXPERIENCE AWARDS RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE TO MC'S CULTURE

The Division of Student Experience at Mississippi College recognized more than four dozen outstanding student leaders of all classifications who have contributed to campus life at MC during its seventh annual Student...

May 8, 2026

RAYMOND CULTURE CLUB APRIL MEETING

The Raymond Culture Club met on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Our speaker was our very own Dixie Ishee. She is a remarkable woman, who shared her adventures of living in Alaska as a nurse practitioner. She spoke of cold...

May 8, 2026