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New law creates grant program that covers some college costs
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (761+ words) By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi residents who want to earn an associate degree or professional credential at one of the state's community colleges could get some financial help through a new program." In April, Gov. Tate…...
Obsession with Bennie Thompson leads to cases of TDS for Mississippi politicians
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (593+ words) By Bobby Harrison | Originally published by Mississippi Today Many Mississippi politicians have been afflicted in recent days with TDS " not Trump Derangement Syndrome, as President Donald Trump accuses his own critics of having, but a special Mississippi condition that can…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College congratulates faculty and staff on further education
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (95+ words) De Soto County News Northwest Mississippi Community College said faculty and staff also completed further education this year and offered its congratulations. The college noted that students were not the only graduates this year, according to a social media post…...
Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy ends with EVOC and drone demonstration
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (153+ words) The Olive Branch Police Department said Citizens Police Academy Class 33 completed its training last week with hands-on Emergency Vehicle Operator Course exercises and a live drone demonstration. Major Reginald Harris, Lt. Bill Higdon and Detective Randall Fisher led the EVOC…...
National Memorial Day Concert to feature North Mississippi World War II POW
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1320+ words) By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today Olin Pickens, 104, recalled one of the worst moments of his time as a prisoner of war during World War II. Pickens said his company lost 75 men in what he called a "suicide mission…...
Animal shelter says medicine and other items are stolen during repeated break-ins
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (618+ words) By Aaron Lampley | Originally published by Mississippi Today Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi has been the target of three break-ins within a week, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in lost supplies. ARF, a nonprofit shelter, experienced the first…...
Southaven firefighter describes adoption hurdles after four miscarriages
2+ day, 1+ min ago (193+ words) Michael House, a firefighter and paramedic with the city of Southaven, Mississippi, told the podcast Motivate With Coach Camp that he and his wife are pursuing adoption after experiencing four miscarriages. House said the couple had two children without problems…...
D'Iberville school officials deadname transgender student on social media days before graduation
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (868+ words) By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today At least six transgender students are facing hostility as they prepare to graduate from" D'Iberville High School because of policies that attempt to erase their existence at the Harrison County school." One…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College Football Team Wins Back-to-Back MACCC Titles
2+ day, 2+ min ago (72+ words) De Soto County News The Northwest Mississippi Community College football team has won back-to-back Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) titles, according to school officials. School representatives expressed pride in the team's achievement and congratulated the players for their…...
Bridge to Career Pathway provides hope for some high school seniors
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (780+ words) By Trey Rice | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...