University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack. The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In the heart of downtown Clarksdale, the Crossroads Cultural Arts Center offers a welcoming space where the stories of the Mississippi Delta are shared through music, art, and conversation. Located at 332 Delta Avenue,...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election...
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of my treasured plants is the walking iris which I grow in a container. Every March, I look forward to its blooms as a sure sign that spring has arrived. The walking iris earns its place in my landscape with its...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi....
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Delta Blues Museum, located at #1 Blues Alley in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of the Blues. Situated in the heart of...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is far more than just a building; it is a living testament to African American resilience, culture, and history. Located at 615 Sunflower Avenue, the hotel opened in 1944 during a...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Woolworth’s building in Clarksdale, Mississippi, remains one of the city’s most significant landmarks from the Civil Rights era. Located in the heart of downtown, the building has earned a place on the National...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state’s 2024-25 school-year graduation rate was 90.8%, exceeding the latest national rate of 86.6% from the 2021-22 as reported by the National Center...
By Associated Press Josh Hubbard made a program-record 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points Wednesday night as Mississippi State blew an 18-point lead and then rallied to beat Auburn 91-85. Hubbard, a 6-foot junior, broke the previous...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) said Thursday morning that many of their IT systems are down due to a cybersecurity attack. Access to UMMC’s website, electronic medical records and Epic are part of...
Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard has been recognized for his exceptional leadership, character and commitment to community service as the 2026 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup announced Thursday. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award honors student-athletes...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune If there’s anything that can cure the winter blues, it’s the smell of crawfish boiling. That scent alone brings with it the promise of spring. It’s good eating and, like any good party, you’ll need some music to go...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a House Education Committee meeting held Wednesday afternoon, Chairman State Rep. Rob Roberson (R) announced it would be their “last meeting.” “This is our only meeting that we will be having, from what I...
The Metro Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209) on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The plant sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and will end at noon. Members of the Metro Master Gardeners come from all...
On Friday, Feb. 27 at 11:00 a.m., the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) will designate the city of Magee, Miss. as an official Mississippi Main Street Community. The ceremony will take place at The Community House at 1st Avenue NW in Magee. Working...
At Millsaps, creating a welcoming, supportive and personalized experience for prospective students and their families is at the heart of the admissions process. As part of strengthening that experience, the college has promoted Geneva Torrence to Director of...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The 4th Street Drug Store on Martin Luther King Boulevard occupies a central place in the Civil Rights history of Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta. Located at 213 Martin Luther King Boulevard, the pharmacy was owned and...
By Bob Garver “Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve never read the novel, which is probably for the best. Reports of the movie differing from the novel are actually quite relieving to me. They’re relieving in the sense...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Old and slow-moving, nevertheless, Grace faithfully carried her blind rider on the snow-covered, lonely, and seemingly endless journey. There was no real visibility, due to the heavy clouds that hid the moon and...
