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Youth Court introduces Family Navigator Program

The 10th District Chancery Court of Mississippi launched a first-of-its-kind program Tuesday afternoon at The Marquee. Thanks to a grant . . .

JXN water troubles

Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for . . .

Our schools make national news

The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal featured Mississippi education recently. In a surprising story entitled “These Three . . .

Trump’s success

Robert Wise has written another lengthy article criticizing Trump. {NSS 2/20} He blames the administration for allowing a nameless staffer . . .

Jackson gets academic chief

Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one . . .

Joe Hollingsworth, CEO of The Hollingsworth Companies, addresses the crowd during Tuesday afternoon's groundbreaking ceremony for SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County, while Matthew Harrison, CEO, president and executive director of the Greater Grenada Partnership looks on. | Photo by Adam Prestridge © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Ground broken on multi-billion dollar SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County Tuesday
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,04/29/25-8:02PM , 1,573 Reads 39,856 Statewide

State, county and city officials are celebrating tonight following the groundbreaking of Grenada County’s newest economic development win: SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park.
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Photo by Nichlos Cutrell, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Surrounded by the support of friends and family, CA’s Noah Fortenberry officially inks his National Letter of Intent to Belhaven on Tuesday.

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CA quarterback signs with Belhaven
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/25/26-1:30PM , 651 Reads
Standing at the center of the Columbia Academy Fine Arts Building, surrounded by the teammates and coaches he led on Friday nights, Noah Fortenberry officially traded his Cougars orange for Belhaven University Green
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Photo by Joshua Campbell, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Marion County Youth Court Judge Renee Porter explains that the goal of the program is to connect children and families to resources prior to a situation escalating that would lead to a child being removed from their home.

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Youth Court introduces Family Navigator Program
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,02/25/26-9:55AM , 558 Reads
The 10th District Chancery Court of Mississippi launched a first-of-its-kind program Tuesday afternoon at The Marquee.
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Photo by Nichlos Cutrell, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Newsome commits to Alcorn State
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Thu,02/26/26-10:13AM , 507 Reads
East Marion cheerleader Callie Newsome signed to cheer at Alcorn State surrounded by her family, peers and mentors on Monday. She is the daughter of Calvin and Cindy Newsome.

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Joe Hollingsworth, CEO of The Hollingsworth Companies, addresses the crowd during Tuesday afternoon's groundbreaking ceremony for SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County, while Matthew Harrison, CEO, president and executive director of the Greater Grenada Partnership looks on. | Photo by Adam Prestridge © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Ground broken on multi-billion dollar SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County Tuesday

State, county and city officials are celebrating tonight following the groundbreaking of Grenada County’s newest economic development win: SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park.