JACKSON – Cities across the state, including Aberdeen, have qualified for a three-year recertification through Welcome Home Mississippi. The W…
AMORY – Charles Brandon Martin was selected to become part of the incoming junior class at Mississippi School of Math and Science in Columbus.…
May 30 is the deadline for application for four selective admission programs at Itawamba Community College.
BIGBEE – Seven people, including several children, were rescued May 18 by members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Mississippi Depart…
ABERDEEN – During its May 6 meeting, the board of supervisors approved the employment of Mitchell, McNutt & Sams for several legal matters…
ABERDEEN – During its May 10 meeting, the board of supervisors approved granting rental space at the Monroe County Government Complex in Amory…
AMORY – On May 14 at approximately 1 p.m., Amory police officers responded to the area of West Amory Community Center for reported gunshots be…
Currently in Amory
Every year, the Northeast Mississippi Football Coaches Association All-Star game offers a ton of highlights from seniors across the state, loo…
BOONEVILLE – In a defensive slugfest, Aberdeen’s Justin Payne was the spark that the South Allstars needed to put some points on the board.
The Aberdeen Bulldogs put on a show during their spring jamboree against Okolona on May 10, picking up a 32-0 shutout victory to conclude thei…
ABERDEEN – A day of basketball; food and merchandise vendors; cornhole; and waterslides will highlight a daylong event May 25 at General Young Park.
And just like that, the 2024 baseball and softball seasons have come to an end, and what a ride it’s been.
HAMILTON/ELLISTOWN – The Hamilton Lions’ historic playoff run came to an end on Saturday at the hands of last year’s 2A state champion, East U…
HOUSTON – The Amory Panthers capped off their spring training by participating in a pair of scrimmages against Houston and Tupelo on Friday.
Watchdog & Storytelling
Mr. Webster says that reconditioning is to restore to good condition (as by repairing or replacing parts) as reform. We often do this in every…
In 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions forced us to slow down a little bit, I remember reading about how the lack of activity led to a calmer tim…
We live in a society of stressed out people. Stress affects our younger kids, college students, adults and us senior citizens. Almost everyone…
The day after the Mississippi Legislature changed the names of the state’s junior colleges to community colleges in 1987, Itawamba Community C…
AMORY – The Amory Parks and Recreation Department will host a variety of activities May 22 to celebrate the end of school year ‘23-’24 through…
ABERDEEN – Evans Memorial Library’s May luncheon, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will be held May 15. This month’s presenter will be…
ABERDEEN – People can enjoy hamburgers while supporting a scholarship drive during the Aberdeen/Monroe County chapter of the NAACP’s 3rd annua…
ABERDEEN – Stevens Auction Company’s annual Spring Multi-Estate Auction was originally planned for April 27, but auctioneer and auction house …
NETTLETON – Not too, too long ago at a planning meeting not that far away, a group of community-minded volunteers introduced the idea of a mon…
WREN – Between thumps in the ring and thumps on the drums, there will be plenty of heart-pounding entertainment May 4 as VFW Post #4490, locat…
NETTLETON – Beginning May 2, Nettleton’s farmers market will be open at Veterans Park. It will be open from 5-7 p.m. and be accompanied by the…
While Christmastime generates the year’s most successful season for local shopping, Valentine’s Day quickly follows, helping provide a needed …
AMORY – With locations in Amory, Houston, Eupora and Ackerman, Nabors Home Center recently earned huge industry accolades as LBM (Lumber Build…
According to the December sales tax diversions report through the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Amory was the only local municipality rep…
ABERDEEN – Stevens Auction Company’s first big sale of the New Year Jan. 20 will feature the contents of the circa 1838, 5,000-square-foot est…
Monroe County’s municipalities witnessed increases and decreases in sales tax diversions, according to October figures from the Mississippi De…
Aberdeen, Amory and Smithville witnessed significant gains in sales tax collections, according to the latest report from the Mississippi Depar…
ABERDEEN – From fitting teens for the prom to finding fitting outfits for ladies’ special occasions, Henry’s has run the gambit for fashion si…