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Fifth-grade students from Booneville participated in pregame activities and assisted during a baseball game at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Several residents have received scam calls from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s officer. Authorities warn to ignore these fraudulent calls.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is hosting a hands-on prescribed fire workshop in Tate County for private landowners and managers. Registration ends soon.

Taxpayers in Mississippi can now track their refund status anytime through the Department of Revenue’s online portal.

PTK members emphasized the importance of leadership and community service in concluding Awareness Week, focusing on campus improvements and student engagement.

The Kossuth National Champion Cheer Team was honored at Northeast Mississippi Community College with a surprise gift and recognition for their championship season.

Experts emphasize the importance of intentional planning and proven practices in wildlife habitat management to achieve lasting results.

Authorities request weather reports from residents in Golden, Mississippi, and nearby counties following recent storms.

Officials are requesting residents in specific areas to report any hail or wind damage following recent storms.

Mississippi’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks outlines various trapping methods for wild hog control, highlighting their advantages and considerations.

Residents near Sardis and Como, Mississippi, are experiencing hail. Authorities ask for photos with reference points to gauge hail size.

Prentiss County deputies arrested two individuals on drug-related charges following a suspicious vehicle call. The cases will be presented to a grand jury.

North East Mississippi Community College is hiring responsible students as lifeguards. Certification or willingness to earn it is required.

Hunters drawn for the Pelahatchie Bay Alligator Season have until noon Saturday to purchase required permits, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Don Barnes caught a 2.25-pound crappie at Simpson County Lake, setting a new record, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Authorities alert residents to scams where individuals receive calls claiming they have warrants or fines and are asked to make payments.

Officials urge beach visitors to stay informed about rip current risks during spring break by checking local forecasts.

Applications for the NEMCC Honors Institute are now open, offering scholarships, course fee coverage, and an iPad to qualified students.

The latest edition of the Northeast TigerTales student newspaper features student voices, campus events, and achievements. Read the full issue for the latest updates.

Drivers in the Mid-South are urged to be cautious this morning due to foggy conditions, which are expected to improve by late morning.