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Cancer-detecting breakthrough earns MSU’s Scott national ‘American Innovator’ recognition
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026 American Innovator Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.
Past honorees include developers of mRNA vaccine technology, once-a-day HIV treatments and vision-restoring glasses.
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Meridian Community College Expands Workforce Training Through New Automotive Technology Program
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JACKSON, Miss. – May 11, 2026 - Responding to growing demand in Mississippi’s automotive sector, Meridian Community College is launching a new automotive technology program made possible through support from AccelerateMS.
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MSU to host 2026 Horticulture, Landscape Architecture summer camp
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is hosting its 2026 Horticulture and Landscape Architecture summer camp June 7-10 on the Starkville campus, offering high school students hands-on experience in plant science and design.
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MDOT encourages motorcycle safety
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How Can I Protect My Home From Wildfires?
May Is National Wildfire Awareness Month
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Garden success
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Breads
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To me, nothing smells better than homemade bread baking in your kitchen. No matter if it is sweet or savory, the aroma of freshly baked bread can bring a smile to everyone. Whether a time-consuming yeast bread, or a spur of the moment quick bread, the result is always a palate pleasing delight.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to coordinate and assist local operations in disaster management, damage assessments, and the deployment of resources. MEMA is closely coordinating with the Mississippi Civil Defense Emergency Management Association to assist in mutual aid response operations and deploy resources at the request of local emergency managers.
Damage assessments are ongoing. These numbers will change as assessments continue, but so far, residential damage includes:
18 – Destroyed
22 – Major damage
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Kosciusko will play at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Mooreville in the decisive game of 4A North State baseball.
Kosciusko forced Game 3 with a 17-4 win Saturday. The Whippets broke a 2-2 tie with seven runs in the second, added one in the third and had another seven-run rally in the fourth. The game ended under the 10-run mercy rule after Mooreville batted in the top of the fifth.
Mooreville won Friday’s first game 8-2.
Kosciusko is 3-0 while facing elimination. In the third round the Whippets rebounded from a 5-3 loss to North Pontotoc with 3-0 ad 11-6 wins.
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Southern Miss drives $1.3 billion economic impact
The University of Southern Mississippi generated an estimated $1.3 billion in total economic impact in fiscal year 2025, according to a newly released study, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Mississippi’s economy.
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Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
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Lou Forsythe
May 25, 1930 - May 1, 2026
Ellie Lou Ray Forsythe passed away peacefully at age 95 on May 1 in Kosciusko, MS.
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Festival goers enjoy different vendors at the Ethel May Festival.
Ethel hosts May Day Festival with strong turnout
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The Town of Ethel welcomed residents and visitors to Main Street on Saturday, May 4, for its annual May Day Festival, drawing a solid crowd despite concerns over weather and competing local events.
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Library reports strong growth, community impact to leaders
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Officials with the Attala County Library shared continued growth in programming, attendance and community engagement during a recent presentation to the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen and at recent luncheon, highlighting a surge in usage that now exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
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Kosciusko High School to debut first musical in more than 20 years
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After more than two decades, Kosciusko High School is returning to the stage with its first musical production in over 20 years, marking a major milestone for the school’s performing arts program.
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“By beginning this work now, we will enter the next legislative session with clear priorities, well-developed policy solutions, and a continued focus on advancing commonsense conservative leadership for Mississippi,” White said.
Speaker Jason White (R) has announced the formation of six new House Select Committees to study issues facing Mississippi. The committees will be tasked with developing policy recommendations ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session.
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Council member Tina Clay has asked the Attorney General for an opinion on using private funds to supplement the police chief’s salary.
A Jackson city council member recently requested a legal opinion from the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office regarding using private funds to supplement the municipality’s new police chief’s salary.
Council member Tina Clay asked for an opinion on April 15, about three weeks after the council voted 6-1 to hire RaShall Brackney as its top cop. Ashby Foote was the lone no vote.
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So far, 17 injuries have been reported as a result of the storm.
A storm that passed through Mississippi Wednesday night spawned several tornadoes that caused 17 injuries and damaged hundreds of homes in three counties.
Gov. Tate Reeves stated via social media that the storm damaged 275 homes in Lamar County, 200 homes in Lincoln County and 12 homes in Lawrence County. About 50 apartment units are also reported to have been damaged in Lamar County.
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