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...
By: Bob Garver In preparation for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I watched the original film from 1988. I found that I liked “some” things about it, like the set and character designs and much of the humor, but it’s not a film I would recommend overall. The...
If your home was damaged in recent storms, now is the time to take action. “Let your insurance company know the extent of the damage,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. “After tornadoes and other disasters, insurance companies will reach out...
The Mississippi Farmers Market will host the annual Mississippi Peanut Boil on Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market will feature complimentary bags of boiled peanuts from Rogers Farms in Collins, while supplies last. Vendors will also offer...
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews worked last night and into the morning to respond to impacts from Hurricane Francine as the storm moved through the state after making landfall on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Louisiana. The storm weakened after...
By: Allison Matthews, MSU MSU again is being highly rated by the national nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression—or FIRE, which makes the ranking data available...
Mississippi Food Network (MFN) is proud to announce its 40th anniversary celebration, featuring the annual Moonlight Market fundraiser. This year’s event, themed “Party Like It’s 1984,” will take place on September 12, 2024, from 6:00 PM to...
