In a significant development for local healthcare, Merit Health Central proudly announces the grand opening of its new Chemical Dependency Unit. This unit provides comprehensive treatment and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, marking an...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Raymond native Landon Corkren, now of Jonesboro, Ark., will be recognized as Hinds Community College Young Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 24. At age 29, Corkren has fast-tracked his way to...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Lean in close. I have a confession to make. It’s this—I am not an artist. When my friends start talking about acrylics, watercolors, and Prismacolor pencils, I’m as lost as a deer in the headlights. But I’m trying to...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers and State Parole Board members are hopeful that legislative efforts to improve the parole process and reduce recidivism will be proven successful. A key component is the expanded work release...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen of Fulton will be recognized as Hinds Community College Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 24. A graduate of Jackson’s Wingfield High School and...
By: Kara Kimbrough Here’s a sobering thought. The overall quality of life of Americans living in the previous century compared to modern-day residents was much better. No surprise, our ancestors were much healthier. Diseases like cancer and diabetes were rarer and...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Hinds Community College will honor four former athletes and one retired coach in the annual Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus. The 2024 inductees...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Vermeer MidSouth in Richland will be recognized with Hinds Community College’s Alumni Service Award at annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 24. Vermeer MidSouth Hinds Community College have a mutually beneficial...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Public art began to pop up in large cities worldwide in the 1980s, marking the start of a global movement. From London, England, to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Austin, Texas, communities began to engage...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune One person is dead after officers with the Olive Branch Police Department SWAT team attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred on Monday...
The sample ballot for the 2024 November General Election is now available on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website. Note: The order of the sample ballot was set forth by the State Board of Election Commissioners in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. Section...
By: Mika Hartman October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I can reflect on what I have learned on this journey, share some of the hard truths and hope for a better tomorrow for my...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Thalia Mara Hall was built in the center of the downtown arts and cultural district in Jackson in 1968. It was called the Jackson Municipal Auditorium until 1994 when the 2040-seat theater was re-named to honor dancer, educator,...
By: Lanny Mixon, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s small towns embody a unique charm, especially when autumn arrives and the air turns crisp. The state’s vibrant foliage, local festivals, and historical significance create a picturesque setting for fall adventures. Here...
By Danny C. Davis Yes, it really happened! Yes, the same Clinton team that won only one game in 2023, beat the number one team in the state of Mississippi – Brandon – 65-62 at Arrow Field. Clinton High School (CHS) will host Grenada on Friday night, September 20, at...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) will offer a free two-day seminar to train court interpreters on October 15-16. For the first time, the program will be offered remotely via ZOOM. The registration deadline for...
Recognizing that individuals and families sometimes face a need for food, the congregation of Old Town Presbyterian Church in Bay St. Louis has constructed, stocked, and will maintain a mini pantry to help ease the challenge. Situated on the east side of the church...
The Salvation Army is preparing for another demanding season of need with just 100 days until Christmas. While the economy has improved slightly, thousands of area residents face challenges during the holidays as high prices for food and housing continue. “We have...
By: Chris Gray Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry will be starting their adoption and foster care classes for the fall 2024 semester on Wednesday, September 18th 2024, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The class is free to attend, childcare...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune When you’re grabbing a couple of tomatoes or a cucumber from the produce aisle at your neighborhood grocery store, you probably don’t consider where it was grown, or how it got to the supermarket. Yet, those who grow...
