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Pearl River Resort celebrates their 30th anniversary
CHOCTAW, MS (July 1, 2024) – Pearl River Resort celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened its doors on July 1, 1994.
To commemorate this special day, the Resort is thrilled to announce that this year’s Fourth of... Read More.
New state laws on school funding, inheritance and alcohol go into effect today
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high school graduation.
A look at some of the other new laws taking effect on July 1:
Medicaid... Read More.
New area code (471) announced for north and central Mississippi
NEW ALBANY, MS (June 28, 2024) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a new area code, 471, which will overlay the existing 662 area code.
It will not replace the 662- area code, but it will exist alongside it. This change is necessary... Read More.
World War II Vet, Roy Fuqua, Celebrates 101st Birthday at Mississippi Veterans Home
Roy Fuqua, a World War II Army veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday on June 26.
Roy is a resident at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko.
Amanda Hughes, the Veterans Service Officer, and the staff honored Fuqua with a festive "101 Dalmatians" themed celebration.
Voting open for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year People’s Choice Award
Voting is now open for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Woodstock Furniture People's Choice Award.
Visit mssongwriteroftheyear.com to listen to snippets of each contestants song, and CLICK HERE to vote for your favorite.
Choose which song and artist you like best and... Read More.
Kosciusko man charged with murder at food plant
A Kosciusko man is being charged with murder following an assault at a poultry processing plant in Sebastopol.
Marquavius Turnage, 25, is accused of attacking Rodney Hall after an argument Wednesday, June 20 at the Pico Foods plant.
Hall was taken to a local hospital before... Read More.
