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Women who survived heart disease will model in a special fashion show that raises awareness and funds to fight the leading killer of women. The Metro Jackson event shines a light on a health crisis that many women don't know threatens them most.
A Mississippi city is celebrating real progress with a Unity Day event this weekend, and the numbers back up the good news. Columbus hasn't seen a murder in 18 months, and violent crime is down. #
Coahoma Community College is bringing free, evidence-based literacy training to hundreds of teachers across five Mississippi Delta counties. The partnership aims to boost reading skills for the region's youngest students through practical tools educators can use immediately.
America's renewable energy revolution is accelerating faster than ever, with solar and wind power now generating enough electricity to power 79 million households. Even traditionally fossil fuel-dependent states like Mississippi are seeing massive jumps in clean energy production.
Laniya Williams just received a $500 scholarship from the Mississippi Association of Supervisors, one of 74 students across the state to benefit from the program this year. The Warren County student's achievement reflects a growing investment in the children of county employees.
The Magnolia Mother's Trust has been giving low-income Black mothers $1,000 a month for 12 months with zero strings attached since 2018. It's now the longest-running guaranteed income program in America.
The Mize Bulldogs captured the MHSAA 2A state championship with a victory over East Webster, sparking joyful celebrations across their small Mississippi community. Young athletes celebrated together on the field, creating a moment their town won't soon forget.
Tupelo High School's Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation with 467 students walking across the stage Friday night, marking not an ending but a new beginning. Valedictorian Samuel Mason Cordell compared life to climbing a mountain, with graduation serving as just one plateau on the journey ahead. #
A Mississippi high school baseball team just claimed the state championship title, bringing home the trophy after an exciting victory. The Saltillo Tigers defeated Pearl River Central to capture the MHSAA 6A championship crown.
A Mississippi high school baseball team claimed the state 4A championship title in a victory over Poplarville. The win sparked celebrations across the small community.
Down to their final innings with just one run on the board, Mooreville High School rallied for three runs in the sixth to capture their 10th state baseball championship. Freshman Eli McDaniels earned series MVP honors as the Troopers claimed the 4A title just one year after a heartbreaking finals loss.
Mississippi once ranked last in education, but years of focused policy changes are paying off with rising test scores. Experts say the turnaround shows what sustained commitment to students can achieve.
Biloxi residents rallied together to clean and restore the nearly 100-year-old Saenger Theatre, preparing the beloved landmark for its grand reopening on June 6. The community cleanup shows how a shared love for history can bring people together to preserve the places that shaped their childhood memories.
The West Lauderdale Lady Knights clinched their third state championship in four years with a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory. Two clutch seventh-inning home runs sealed the win and capped a dynasty built on teamwork and heart.
Towering 700 feet above the Mississippi Delta, the state's first wind farm is proving clean energy can work in places experts once thought impossible. The project is lowering electricity costs while pumping millions into rural schools and communities.
A Mississippi town is rallying volunteers to transform a downtown park with 1,000 vibrant caladium bulbs in a single morning. The community planting party shows how neighbors can beautify their city together.
Six sports teams at Mississippi State University earned flawless 1,000 academic progress scores, proving student athletes can excel in the classroom and on the field. Every single program at the school exceeded national standards.
Holmes Community College nursing students can now access a new endowed scholarship that removes financial barriers to advanced training. The fund helps bridge students and aims to strengthen Mississippi's healthcare workforce.
When a tornado obliterated 25 of 26 mobile homes in one Mississippi community, neighbors who lost everything immediately started helping each other. Now volunteers, churches, and companies across the region are pouring in support for families rebuilding their lives.
The University of Southern Mississippi generated $1.3 billion in economic impact across the state last year, supporting over 10,000 jobs and transforming communities from coast to inland. A new study reveals how one university is fueling prosperity far beyond its classroom walls.
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