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MSU supports state nursing workforce, announces Mississippi Hospital Association’s Hoover in inaugural university Senior Nurse Fellowship role

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MSU supports state nursing workforce, announces Mississippi Hospital Association’s Hoover in inaugural university Senior Nurse Fellowship role MERIDIAN, Miss.—Mississippi State is laser-focused on meeting the state’s critical workforce needs through innovative programs—with special concentration on healthcare professions at MSU-Meridian.

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Hattiesburg Fire Department leadership passes torch

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2 months 3 weeks ago

Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Former assistant chief of Hattiesburg Fire Department, Chris Carr, takes the podium at a Monday morning press conference to announce his appointment as chief.

Chief Sherrocko Stewart of Hattiesburg Fire Department, who served as chief of the department since 2018, retired on Dec. 31, 2025. Under his leadership, the department improved the city’s fire rating from a Class 4 to a Class 3, saving homeowners on their insurance rates and improving the safety of the community. Stewart also oversaw the construction of Station 9 and major renovations at stations 1, 5 and 7.

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Winter weeds in lawn

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Winter weeds in lawn By Felder Rushing Most gardeners are being faced this month, like it or not, with a hard choice regarding winter weeds in the lawn. No matter your preferred approach of weed-free, wildflowery, or doing bits of both in different areas, your lawn is changing weekly and it is time to decide and manage which way it goes.

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Just Recipes

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2 months 3 weeks ago

Just Recipes By Lee Ann Flemming Today is all about the recipes. I have tried quite a few new dishes over the holidays. I also went through Mama’s recipe files and made a few things that she made back in the day. I hope that one of these will appeal to you. Thanks for reading. MISSISSIPPI LITTLE SMOKIES 2 (14 oz.) packages little smoky sausages 1 pkg. Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 pkg. ranch dressing mix 1 (16 oz.) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers

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Major Gift From Alumnus Promotes Excellence in STEM Teaching

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Major Gift From Alumnus Promotes Excellence in STEM Teaching $2 million endowment honors former professor, boosts Department of Physics and Astronomy OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi medical school graduate Dr. Bill Ashford and his wife, Leslie, of Madison, have made a $2 million donation to establish a named professorship in physics at Ole Miss.

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MSU’s Swanson earns statewide humanities award for leadership, scholarship

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MSU’s Swanson earns statewide humanities award for leadership, scholarship STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Assistant Professor of English and African American Studies Kemeshia Randle Swanson is the university’s 2026 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor celebrating her exceptional teaching, visionary scholarship and deep commitment to advancing the humanities across the Magnolia State.

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Social media surge: MSU jumps more than 150 spots in Division 1 social media ranking

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Social media surge: MSU jumps more than 150 spots in Division 1 social media ranking STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is celebrating a major leap in national visibility, jumping more than 150 spots to earn the No. 13 overall ranking for Division I schools in the country for social media engagement.

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MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION AWARDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

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MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION AWARDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS The Mississippi Main Street Association has awarded grant funds to 19 Main Street programs for downtown improvements.

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MSDH Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking

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MSDH Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking Jackson, Miss.- More than 300 victims of human trafficking were reported in Mississippi in 2024, and most involved sex trafficking. During January, recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness, promoting prevention efforts and highlighting resources. Sunday, January 11, is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

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FedEx to Sponsor Extended MLK Free Weekend Celebration at the Two Mississippi Museums

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FedEx to Sponsor Extended MLK Free Weekend Celebration at the Two Mississippi Museums FedEx will sponsor free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums during an extended observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jan. 17-20. Events include the MLK Night of Culture and National Day of Racial Healing programs. The annual observance invites visitors to learn more about King’s legacy and Mississippi’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement through education, performance, and dialogue.

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Midnight on Front Street rings in 2026

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Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Tony Lymon and the staff of Eyrthbeat Coffee Company stay busy well into the night during the evening’s festivities.

Hattiesburg’s annual Midnight on Front Street event rang in the New Year in true Hattiesburg style. Complete with the Pocket Museum’s Confetti Countdown, live musical performances by Taste of 59 South, the Carnegie Hall bound Hattiesburg High School Choir, the Big Fun Brass Band and DJ Kujho, food trucks and local businesses offering their services and spaces for special events, the evening ensured a fun and festive beginning to 2026.

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St. John: Mardi Gras in the Hub City

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2 months 3 weeks ago

Robert St. John talks Carnival. He says king cakes are subjective. Everyone has an opinion. He has several strong ones. Most people who aren’t from around here don’t realize how much Mardi Gras matters in my hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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