Area News

Following a recent increase in the frequency and scale of ransomware attacks around the globe, Mississippi Attorney General Fitch is joining attorneys general across the country in urging businesses and public entities to assess their current data security practices and take appropriate steps to protect operations and consumer data. “Cybercrime and cyber-enabled threats exploit vulnerabilities in information systems to extract customer-rich data, information, and money,” said Fitch. 

Officers are buckling up in their new Ford SUV police vehicles

Many have seen Crossroads Treasures in Canton, however the story behind this building is much deeper than simply a thrift store. Crossroads Ministry is a safe haven for women suffering from addictions, women that have been involved with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, or the Mississippi Judicial system. The ministry provides transition living and a program to successfully re-introduce them back into being productive citizens.

“MT Listens is a new initiative to connect with community leaders and reach people we might not otherwise be able to reach. By connecting and listening, we can uncover stories that Mississippians want and need to live more fulfilled and informed lives,” said Lauchlin Fields, Mississippi Today’s Audience Development Director.

Being a new teacher is difficult. Being a new teacher during a pandemic can be terrifying. Luckily, Canton Public School District (CPSD) created a Mentor Program for new teachers to ensure they feel prepared, supported, and comfortable from their first day of school to their last. 

Dakota Jordan is ready to fulfill one of his childhood dreams, and that is playing in the Annual Perfect Game All-American Classic.