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Gregory, a JSU alumni, has been serving as the interim president since May 2025 and has extensive leadership training.
After months of searching and interviewing dozens of candidates, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has named a new president for Jackson State University.
Thursday evening, the Board announced that Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, who has been serving as interim president of JSU since May of last year, is officially the institution’s 14th president.
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Gregory, a JSU alumni, has been serving as the interim president since May 2025 and has extensive leadership training.
After months of searching and interviewing dozens of candidates, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has named a new president for Jackson State University.
Thursday evening, the Board announced that Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, who has been serving as interim president of JSU since May of last year, is officially the institution’s 14th president.
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DUMAS, Ark. — A community Field Party and Trail Ride is scheduled to take place in Dumas, offering a full day of entertainment, family activities, and live music Saturday, April 18 from 12 -8 pm.
The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of North Walnut and Cherry Street, next to the New City Shop. Gates will open at noon.
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DUMAS, Ark. — A community Field Party and Trail Ride is scheduled to take place in Dumas, offering a full day of entertainment, family activities, and live music Saturday, April 18 from 12 -8 pm.
The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of North Walnut and Cherry Street, next to the New City Shop. Gates will open at noon.
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SHRIMP,
ARTICHOKE, SPINACH BAKE
1 stick butter
1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 chopped green pepper
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, drained
2 6oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
3 cloves minced garlic
16 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp Tony’s seasoning
Mix all ingredients together and pour into greased baking dish; cover. Bake at 325 until bubbly.
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2 months 1 week ago
SHRIMP,
ARTICHOKE, SPINACH BAKE
1 stick butter
1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 chopped green pepper
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, drained
2 6oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
3 cloves minced garlic
16 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp Tony’s seasoning
Mix all ingredients together and pour into greased baking dish; cover. Bake at 325 until bubbly.
By Taralou Dunklin on
2 months 1 week ago
The Dumas City Council members special called meeting to discuss budget concerns March 27, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Price Boney, Sr. called the special called meeting to order. Council member Jared May led the Council in prayer and the Council led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk informed the Council members about the status of the General Fund Bank Account, Workers Compensation invoice and the Council room air conditioner.
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The Dumas City Council members special called meeting to discuss budget concerns March 27, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Price Boney, Sr. called the special called meeting to order. Council member Jared May led the Council in prayer and the Council led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk informed the Council members about the status of the General Fund Bank Account, Workers Compensation invoice and the Council room air conditioner.
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Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s (WMEC 902) crew poses for a group photo during a drug offload at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, Florida, April 16, 2026. Tampa’s crew offloaded nearly $28.7 million in illicit narcotics interdicted in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Reese Hindmarsh)
MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded approximately 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million and enough to kill more than 1.4 million Americans, Thursday, at Base Miami Beach.
The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean through Operation Pacific Viper.
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The Dumas City Council members met March 31, 2026 to continue discuss city finances in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Boney appointed Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting prior to his absence. Motion made by Romona Weatherford and seconded by Jared May to appoint Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting.
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The Dumas City Council members met March 31, 2026 to continue discuss city finances in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Boney appointed Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting prior to his absence. Motion made by Romona Weatherford and seconded by Jared May to appoint Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting.
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TUTWILER — Charles Otto Liebel, age 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, at his home.
Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Liebel.
He is survived by his son, CJ Hooper of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
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TUTWILER — Charles Otto Liebel, age 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, at his home.
Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Liebel.
He is survived by his son, CJ Hooper of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
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TUTWILER — Charles Otto Liebel, age 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, at his home.
Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Liebel.
He is survived by his son, CJ Hooper of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
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TUTWILER — Charles Otto Liebel, age 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, at his home.
Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Liebel.
He is survived by his son, CJ Hooper of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
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Walmart has invested over $379 million in Mississippi over the past five years to upgrade its stores.
Walmart announced Thursday that it plans to remodel 19 stores in Mississippi this year.
The retailer’s new and remodeled stores will expand its assortment of healthy foods, affordable on-trend items and enhancing the in-store and online experience, the company said.
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