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Michael Wesley Vick, a student at NEMCC Adult Education in Booneville, has earned his high school equivalency diploma, marking a significant achievement.

Heavy rainfall, heat, and weeds pose challenges to summer food plots in Mississippi. The state’s wildlife agency provides research-based advice to improve planting success.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlights three key behaviors wild turkeys use to care for their feathers and regulate body temperature.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety dedicated its first-ever consolidated headquarters, aiming to improve collaboration among divisions and honor a late agency leader.

Calyn recently obtained her driver’s license and encourages drivers to stay safe while on the road.

Libraries are marking National Library Week with a fun scavenger hunt featuring hidden Joy characters from the movie Inside Out.

Big Dawgs Martial Arts partners with local organization to host a free self-defense class on April 28 for community members and employees.

NEMCC police officials visited Burnsville to speak with 7th and 8th graders about careers in law enforcement and early preparation.

Workers and self-employed individuals affected by the recent winter storm in Mississippi can now access disaster unemployment assistance in 36 counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of three individuals linked to a COVID-19 unemployment fraud investigation, Operation Payback.

Graduation ceremonies for Northeast Mississippi Community College will take place May 14-18, with the adult education commencement on May 18 at 6 p.m.

Northeast is set to hold its graduation ceremonies from May 14 to 18, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the Booneville campus. The events will be streamed live for those unable to attend.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety warns residents about scam texts claiming to be from the department. Officials say they will never request payments or threaten license suspension via text.

Northeast’s Chorus and Voices ensemble will hold its annual spring concert on April 21 at First Baptist Church in Booneville. The event is free and open to the public.

The Eula Dees Library is marking National Library Week with events and activities for the community, encouraging visits for various reasons like reading, creating, or relaxing.

Students and community members gathered at Northeast to hear from Brandon Presley on leadership and community service.

Officials alert the public to a new scam where recipients receive fraudulent messages about legal matters. Authorities advise caution and remind residents that official notices are not sent via text or email.

State Auditor Shad White offered an update on a recent $7.4 million financial demand issued to a private prison company.

A father takes his son on his first turkey hunt during the early spring season in Smith County, highlighting the challenges and joys of hunting together.

Experts emphasize year-round habitat management for wild turkeys, including planting food plots like chufa to support populations.