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You can still vote for the new state flag. One of the flags includes the magnolia blossom, the other bears a shield. A decision will be made this week and the final pick will be on the November 3rd general election ballot. vote here Read More.

Northside Park Fall soccer is back. According to park officials Fall soccer is for boys and girls ages 4-13. Registration is at Philadelphia City Hall Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. The fee is $80 including uniform. There will be no late registration. For more information call... Read More.

Choctaw Tribal Schools officially start today. This includes both traditional as well as distance learners. Meals will continue to be provided for Choctaw Tribal School students only. Students participating in distance learning may pick up their meal from 12-1 each day at their local... Read More.

Buoyed by victories in conservative states like Missouri and Oklahoma, health care advocates are renewing a push for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi. Although the state's Republican leadership has long opposed the program, supporters say the coronavirus is shifting the way some people are approaching... Read More.

Free drive through Covid-19 testing for teachers continues this week. The Mississippi State Department of Health is hosting drive-through COVID-19 testing sites for Mississippi teachers and staff at various county health departments. Any K-12 teacher, staff or administrator can be tested for free at... Read More.

Today is Monday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2020. There are 122 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 31, 1997, Prince Charles brought Princess Diana home for the last time, escorting the body of his former wife to a... Read More.

As I took my Sunday afternoon cruise, I approached the stop sign on Hwy 15 in Union. Off to my left my eyes caught a group over on a ball field. Curiosity got me. I was met by Coach Jerry Calloway and he explained... Read More.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2020. There are 123 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 30, 1967, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Thurgood Marshall as the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. On this... Read More.

After months of closure, Excitement is now in full swing as Pearl River Resort fully opened the property. Silver Star welcomed guests yesterday after The Golden Moon successfully opened it’s doors a few weeks ago. I went and checked things out for myself.   I was... Read More.

If you want to help folks in South Louisiana affected by LAURA... A trailer filled with supplies will depart MONDAY from Carthage to Lake Charles. Any donations and supplies are greatly appreciated. To get involved contact Robin Burgess at 601-562-1324. HURRY!