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Kania Simmons received the Bill Ricketts Memorial Scholarship from the NEMCC Foundation, which supports student education through donations.

Officials will provide updates on the upcoming turkey hunting season set for 2026. Details will be shared during tonight’s briefing.

Terry Lee Foster, 64, of Booneville, was served a Capias Indictment for two counts of fondling a child, according to sheriff’s officials.

Dustin Asher and Austin Adams face charges after a shed break-in on County Road 1219. Adams also faces weapons, conspiracy, and habitual offender charges.

Timothy Alan Elliott, 33, of Booneville, faces charges including shooting into a dwelling following a shots-fired call on Highway 4 West.

The Hattiesburg Driver Service Bureau will reopen on March 4. Customers are encouraged to schedule appointments online.

A Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal COVID relief program while serving time in prison, authorities said.

North East Mississippi Community College hosts volleyball tryouts Thursday, inviting prospective players to compete for a spot on the team.

206 Phi Theta Kappa members contributed canned food and supplies valued at over $4,100 to the Tiger Den Food Pantry, supporting students in need.

Members of Phi Theta Kappa planted new plants around an outdoor classroom as part of a service project at Northeast Mississippi Community College.