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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

SENATOR HYDE-SMITH'S SUPPORT 'INSTRUMENTAL' AS MSU CUTS RIBBON ON NEW LIVESTOCK EVALUATION LABORATORY

Mississippi State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Livestock Evaluation Laboratory today [May 4]. As part...

May 8, 2026

AWARENESS OF MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SAVES LIVES

Maternal mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death, according to the state's Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC). Throughout May, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, the...

May 8, 2026

RAYMOND 2026 COUNTRY FAIR

2026 RAYMOND COUNTRY FAIR--- Much fun was had by all at the 2026 Raymond Country Fair. Thanks to all who participated in this yearly event. (Photos courtesy of Kara Culpepper and the Raymond Chamber of Commerce)

May 8, 2026

EXTENSION PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA EDUCATION, INTERVENTION

Two educational parenting programs designed to help protect Mississippi's children through support and intervention are making a difference. Lori Elmore-Staton, a human development and family science specialist with the...

May 1, 2026 · Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service

JOHN CHAIN GETS TURKEY

John Chain of Jackson recently harvested a large eastern wild turkey in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. The gobbler, which weighed more than 20 pounds, was a hefty bird with an 11 inch beard and large inch-and-half-long spurs....

May 1, 2026

HINDS CC'S PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES STATE AWARD

Hinds Community College received the Humanities Educator Award from the Mississippi Humanities Council March 20 for the Flight to Freedom Prison Education Program at Central Mississippi Correction Facility in Rankin...

May 1, 2026

CHILDREN'S OF MISSISSIPPI PICU EARNS HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOR

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children's of Mississippi has been awarded the Pediatric Nurse Excellence Diamond Award, the highest distinction presented by the Society of Pediatric Nurses. This prestigious...

May 1, 2026

Hinds CC President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse Passes Away

Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at age 96. Dr. Muse retired on June 30, 2020, after having served as president since July 1, 1978. Visitation was held on...

April 24, 2026 · Kara Culpepper

Southernisms: A Storm to Remember

Those of our readers who know the "The Plan" that we have been cooking up will soon realize that this week's Southernism brings to the forefront the talents of my dear friend and cohort, Brother Doc Shelton. I will take...

April 24, 2026 · Dwalia South, MD / Doc Shelton

Raymond Tiles in Bloom Event

The Tiles in Bloom Mahjong Open Play Event and Tablescape Contest was beautiful and a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who came and played. Special thanks to Myrtle's Mahjong and The Raymond Venue.

April 24, 2026

Rural Healthcare Strains Under Medicaid Cuts

In the face of Trump Administration-inspired cuts nationally to healthcare overall and particularly Medicaid, some states are having to be creative in offering medical services to needy rural residents. For example,...

April 24, 2026 · Mac Gordon

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...

April 17, 2026