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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/06/2026) -- Mississippi State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Deans' List.
Students named to the Deans' List at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
The following local students attained this honor:
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A local National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently met with Kathleen Gray Henry of the Mississippi America 250 Commission to complete plans for an America 250! event at Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center in Carrollton.
Pictured are Chakchiuma Chapter Regent Melanie Bowman, Greenwood; Third Arrow Chapter Regent Shirley Rush, Carrollton; Mrs. Henry; Thomas Rodney Chapter Regent Norma Biggers, Winona; committee member Paula McCaulla, Thomas Rodney Chapter, Winona; Grenada Chapter Regent Christie Genola, Grenada; committee member Mary (Punkie) Stewart, Grenada Chapter, Grenada.
In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, the Thomas Rodney Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues its yearlong celebration to honor our patriot ancestors. During the weeks and months leading to America’s 250th Birthday, chapter members are spotlighting the service of our Revolutionary War Ancestors. This week, we honor the service of Charles Hester, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter member Tisha Ferguson Vaughan.
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North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan (center) and Carroll County Deputy Sheriff Banks Tucker (left) took officials from FEMA, MEMA and Small Business Administration to damaged areas in Carroll County Thursday to conduct damage assessments. “We appreciate these agencies coming to Carroll County to see firsthand the damage from the ice storm. We have been working with state and federal agencies to get supplies, including water, out throughout the county. The damage assessments are done through the state’s reporting system Crisis Track, where the county documents damage.” Strachan said.
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Winona Christian School senior Chloe Word represented Holmes County 4-H with distinction at the Dixie National Livestock Show, competing among top exhibitors from across the state.
Word earned multiple placements in the highly competitive swine shows, including sixth-place Chester gilt, fifth-place Chester gilt, fourth-place Chester barrow (twice), and fifth-place Light Cross. In addition to her livestock success, she was recognized for her skill and professionalism in the ring, earning eighth overall showmanship in the 17–18 age division.
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Winona Christian School senior Chloe Word represented Holmes County 4-H with distinction at the Dixie National Livestock Show, competing among top exhibitors from across the state.
Word earned multiple placements in the highly competitive swine shows, including sixth-place Chester gilt, fifth-place Chester gilt, fourth-place Chester barrow (twice), and fifth-place Light Cross. In addition to her livestock success, she was recognized for her skill and professionalism in the ring, earning eighth overall showmanship in the 17–18 age division.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Winona Christian School senior Chloe Word represented Holmes County 4-H with distinction at the Dixie National Livestock Show, competing among top exhibitors from across the state.
Word earned multiple placements in the highly competitive swine shows, including sixth-place Chester gilt, fifth-place Chester gilt, fourth-place Chester barrow (twice), and fifth-place Light Cross. In addition to her livestock success, she was recognized for her skill and professionalism in the ring, earning eighth overall showmanship in the 17–18 age division.
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City, county and State leaders break ground on the new $30 million Recreation and Sports Event Center at Monday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony.
City, county and State leaders gathered on Monday morning to break ground on the new Recreation and Sports Event Center, located in Tatum Park. Upon completion of the project, the facility will be donated to the City of Hattiesburg for public use. Funding for this project is provided by anonymous donors through the Pinebelt Foundation.
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City, county and State leaders break ground on the new $30 million Recreation and Sports Event Center at Monday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony.
City, county and State leaders gathered on Monday morning to break ground on the new Recreation and Sports Event Center, located in Tatum Park. Upon completion of the project, the facility will be donated to the City of Hattiesburg for public use. Funding for this project is provided by anonymous donors through the Pinebelt Foundation.
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City, county and State leaders break ground on the new $30 million Recreation and Sports Event Center at Monday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony.
City, county and State leaders gathered on Monday morning to break ground on the new Recreation and Sports Event Center, located in Tatum Park. Upon completion of the project, the facility will be donated to the City of Hattiesburg for public use. Funding for this project is provided by anonymous donors through the Pinebelt Foundation.
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(JACKSON, MISS) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved mass replacement benefits for CURRENT Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in the 15 hardest-hit counties. A separate waiver extending the period to request replacement benefits has already been granted until February 23, 2026, for residents in the additional 28 counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
MASS REPLACEMENT BENEFITS
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(JACKSON, MISS) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved mass replacement benefits for CURRENT Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in the 15 hardest-hit counties. A separate waiver extending the period to request replacement benefits has already been granted until February 23, 2026, for residents in the additional 28 counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
MASS REPLACEMENT BENEFITS
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(JACKSON, MISS) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved mass replacement benefits for CURRENT Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in the 15 hardest-hit counties. A separate waiver extending the period to request replacement benefits has already been granted until February 23, 2026, for residents in the additional 28 counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
MASS REPLACEMENT BENEFITS
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Mayor Flowers announces that debris pickup will begin on Saturday, Feb. 14 by the contracted company, Looks Great Services of Mississippi, Inc. Flowers is requesting the citizens of Winona to place all debris at the road, preferably not under power lines, or within three (3) feet of a fire hydrant or mailbox. Debris size needs to range between 4 feet and 15 feet.
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The Winona Board of Alderman meets for their regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month starting at 5 p.m. in the Winona City Hall building.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 the Winona Board of Alderman held their regular mid-month meeting. During the meeting, the Board discussed various topics of concern for the municipality including but not limited to the Crossroads Farmers Market and its preparations for the upcoming summer season and concerns about rate increases. The details on these matters are as follows.
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The Winona Board of Alderman meets for their regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month starting at 5 p.m. in the Winona City Hall building.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 the Winona Board of Alderman held their regular mid-month meeting. During the meeting, the Board discussed various topics of concern for the municipality including but not limited to the Crossroads Farmers Market and its preparations for the upcoming summer season and concerns about rate increases. The details on these matters are as follows.
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WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.
The IRS Individual Online Account is available to anyone who can verify their identity. Tax professionals can support this effort by encouraging clients to use an IRS Individual Online Account and by using their own Tax Pro Account to complete authorized actions on their clients’ behalf.
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WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.
The IRS Individual Online Account is available to anyone who can verify their identity. Tax professionals can support this effort by encouraging clients to use an IRS Individual Online Account and by using their own Tax Pro Account to complete authorized actions on their clients’ behalf.
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