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The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Access Point provides five essential services to assist taxpayers this tax season, including checking refunds and making payments.

Students and staff enjoyed an evening of music, laughter, and camaraderie at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Wildlife officials explain the role of gizzard stones in a turkey’s digestion, encouraging hunters to observe these stones in harvested birds.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks wishes residents a happy St. Patrick’s Day with a cheerful message and photos.

North East Mississippi Community College announces its 2026 band camp, offering music education and activities for students from June 7 to 11.

North East Mississippi Community College is now accepting applications for its Tiger Ambassador program, with a deadline set for May 1, 2026.

Students at NEMCC are earning industry-recognized certifications, with some making history as the first to obtain multiple credentials.

A freeze warning remains in effect until noon Wednesday as temperatures stay in the 40s and low 50s. Residents east of the Mississippi River are advised to protect plants from potential frost overnight.

NEMCC’s baseball team hosted an event aimed at promoting fun and inclusion for children in the region, featuring player-partnered activities at The Plex.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor has donated 100 laptops to the Mississippi National Guard to support service members.

Students with an ACT score of 28 or higher now qualify for a scholarship covering up to $20,000 in expenses at Northeast.

The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Northeast Mississippi Community College received multiple awards at the Mississippi-Louisiana Regional Conference, highlighting student achievement and leadership.

Temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens and 20s tonight, prompting a freeze warning across the Mid-South.

A brief EF-1 tornado touched down in Alcorn County near Highway 2, with estimated peak winds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Mississippi Outdoors visits Yockanookany Wildlife Management Area to compare still hunting and squirrel dog hunting methods amid abundant grey squirrel populations.

Fisheries staff from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently spread agricultural lime at Lake Monroe to support aquatic health.