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MBCI Supports Push to Help Native American Vets

Wednesday, May 24 by Randy Bell

Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and other Native Americans who've served in the military could have more clout in Washington if a bill co-sponsored by the state's two U-S senators becomes law. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are pushing for a... Read More.

Neshoba County native announces run for secretary of state

Wednesday, January 11 by Staff Report

Neshoba County native Shuwaski Young has announced that he will seek the Democratic Party's nomination for Mississippi secretary of state.Young, who previously worked in the Department of Homeland Security during Barack Obama’s presidency, says if he's nominated, he will run a campaign against Republican... Read More.

Philadelphia native hired to MS State football staff

Monday, January 9 by Staff Report

A Philadelphia native is joining Zack Arnett's Mississippi State football staff.Friday, the school announced the hiring of Will Friend."We're excited to welcome Will Friend back to his home state," Arnett said. "Will is an outstanding coach with a proven record of recruiting and... Read More.

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Photos: Pearl River Resort celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 22 by Breck Riley

Pearl River Resort is delighted to celebrate and recognize November as Native American Heritage Month. On Nov.18 - 19, Associates were encouraged to wear moccasins and other traditional native American attire, as the Resort participated in Rock Your Mocs. Rock... Read More.

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Authorities searching for missing Kosciusko native

Tuesday, October 25 by Breck Riley

Authorisites in north Mississippi are searching for a missing Kosciusko woman.According to a Facebook post, the Desoto County Sheriff's Department is searching for Carson Ray Allen.Allen was last seen in the Olive Branch area.The post does not clarify when Allen was last seen, but... Read More.

Endowed Scholarship Established at ECCC in Memory of Attala County native Gen. Martha Jo Leslie

Tuesday, August 9 by Breck Riley

An endowed scholarship has been established at East Central Community College in Decatur in memory of the late Gen. Martha Jo Leslie, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Mississippi Army National Guard and was a longtime member of the Mississippi... Read More.

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Philadelphia native named as newest member of New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

Thursday, June 9 by Breck Riley

A Philadelphia native will be one of two new inductees into the New Orleans Saints' Hall of Fame.The team announced Thursday that Fred McAafee will be honored with induction during this fall.McAfee played 10 seasons total for the Saints as a running back... Read More.

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ECCC Healthcare Education Award Includes Walnut Grove Native

Thursday, April 29 by Robbie Watson

East Central Community College awarded two students Healthcare Education Awards. McKenzie Crosby of Lawrence, received the Associate Degree of Nursing Outstanding Achievement Award, and Victoria Jones of Walnut Grove received the Licensed Practical Nursing Student of the Year. The awards were given out... Read More.

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AUDIO: LISTEN: Kosy Native Rewrites 40 Hour Week to Celebrate Essential Workers

Thursday, April 16 by LOLLYDUDE

Kosciusko native Jennifer Smith along with her friend Bradley Moore have rewritten Alabama's "40 Hour Week", to honor essential workers during these crazy times. Click to hear it and also the interview she had this morning with LOLLYDUDE on The Main Event.40 Hour Week... Read More.

Union native wins U.S. Amateur Golf championship

Monday, August 19 by Staff Report

A Union, Mississippi native took down the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship on Sunday. Andy Ogletree of Union rallied to beat John Augenstein 2 and 1.Ogletree graduated from Union High School and currently is in college at Georgia Tech.Ogletree's win means he has qualified for... Read More.

Kosciusko native featured in Netflix series “Last Chance U”

Tuesday, July 23 by Breck Riley

Kosciusko native Jay Henry is featured on the most recent season of a popular Netflix series.Henry can be spotted in the recently released season of "Last Chance U."Season four of the series follows the Independence (KS) Community College football team during the 2018... Read More.

Philadelphia native Danielle Cole named EMCC assistant women’s basketball coach

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Philadelphia native Danielle Cole has been named assistant women's basketball coach at East Mississippi Community College, announced by EMCC head women's coach Sharon Thompson.A former all-state player at East Central Community College, Cole spent last season as an assistant women's basketball coach at Pensacola... Read More.