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Hot air balloon fest begins soaring on the square

Hot air balloon fest begins soaring on the square

“You can go and watch a balloon fest but until you get close enough to feel the heat and smell the propane, you ain’t been there yet,” said Ken Johnston, pilot and hot air balloon meister for the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival. 07/05/2021 10:41 AM

Celebrate the holiday at a State Park!

Celebrate the holiday at a State Park!

Mississippi's State Parks are known for offering unique, affordable opportunities for family summer outings, from boating to picnicking. In addition to these recreational and nature-based activities, a couple of state parks offer Fourth of July celebration events: 07/02/2021 04:03 PM

MDOT introduces “The Extra Mile” podcast

MDOT introduces “The Extra Mile” podcast

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) introduces “The Extra Mile” podcast. This podcast is aimed at taking Mississippi’s traveling public behind the scenes of transportation infrastructure in the state. 07/01/2021 03:03 PM

In His Steps Ministries to host events for children

In His Steps Ministries to host events for children

Psalm 127:3 says “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.” Whether you have children or not, caring for the youth in our community is something that we should all do. 06/30/2021 03:20 PM

Hinds CC May 13 grads ready for the next step

Hinds CC May 13 grads ready for the next step

The Honors program at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus recently held their commencement ceremonies. 06/29/2021 10:56 AM

Johnson signs with Hinds Community College

Johnson signs with Hinds Community College

Kelvon Johnson, senior at Canton Academy, recently signed a baseball scholarship with Hinds Community College. 06/28/2021 01:34 PM

MCBLF hosts luncheon

MCBLF hosts luncheon

The Madison County Business League and Foundation (MCBL&F) Young Professionals hosted a professional development forum luncheon on Wednesday, May 5, at Georgia Blue in Madison. The keynote speaker was Candie Simmons, SVP and Geography Marketing Strategist for Regions Bank. The title of her presentation was “Developing Your Personal Brand.” 06/26/2021 09:00 AM

Mississippi native running across the state for the Diabetes Foundation of MS

Mississippi native running across the state for the Diabetes Foundation of MS

For the past seventeen years, Zane Hodge has taught English, film, and Bible for Mississippi Delta Community College. When he is not teaching, or ministering at the Centerville Baptist Church, he can be found swimming laps, running the streets of Greenwood or lifting weights in his backyard gym. 06/25/2021 12:05 PM

Law enforcement and first responders recognized

Law enforcement and first responders recognized

The Madison County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming May 9-14, 2021, as Madison County Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, which led to many wanting to show their love and appreciation to local officers. 06/24/2021 02:44 PM

MDCPS distributing $3.3 million in federal pandemic relief funds to foster/former foster youth (14 - 26)

MDCPS distributing $3.3 million in federal pandemic relief funds to foster/former foster youth (14 - 26)

Any Mississippi youth aged 14 to 26 years old who has spent at least one day in foster care after their 14th birthday is eligible for federal COVID Pandemic Assistance Funds available now through the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. 06/23/2021 12:26 PM