AMORY – Preliminary designs are anticipated to be available possibly as soon as next month for Amory High School’s new baseball/softball compl…
ABERDEEN – A recent fundraiser golf tournament at the Aberdeen Country Club not only memorialized members of a local hard-working family but a…
Military-connected groups in Aberdeen and Amory will host Memorial Day services honoring servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A Golden man is facing child pornography and drug charges following an investigation by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Attorney General’s …
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Elijah Zachary Seabrook, 24, of Caledonia was charged May 17 with one count of possession of …
Local high schools serving Monroe County students are closing a chapter in the class of 2024’s lives this week through their graduation ceremonies.
The Amory and Nettleton Main Street associations were among 19 Mississippi Main Street communities awarded funds through senate bills Gov. Tat…
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Graduation week always takes me back to 2017.
NETTLETON – From his time at Kossuth to Tupelo to Booneville to Houston, Kyle Bond’s goal was to always become a head football coach one day. …
NETTLETON – After being named the new head coach of the Nettleton Tigers, Kyle Bond wasted no time in getting to work with his team during spr…
In order to continue their high level of play, the Hamilton Lions have focused on revamping their defense during spring training after graduat…
FULTON – Three ICC softball players received postseason honors when the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) relea…
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.
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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 – People are invited to attend a free, family-friendly event May 25 through the first Bluegrass in Frisco Park concert from 5 until 8 p.m.
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…
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…