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East Mississippi Electric Power Association is excited to announce that its ﬁber broadband subsidiary, East Mississippi Connect, was awarded Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) status by the Mississippi Public Service Commission. more

From special reports | 4/14/21

Ways to eat healthy during Taco Tuesday suppers

In our house, Taco Tuesday is always looked forward to. more

Compiled by DENISE SWOGETINSKY | 4/14/21

East Mississippi Community College students, staff and guests will enjoy a variety of games and events during the Pine Grove Arts Festival.

EMCC announces Pine Grove Arts Festival schedule

East Mississippi Community College’s annual Pine Grove Arts Festival on the Scooba campus kicks off Tuesday with events scheduled through April 21. more

FROM SCHOOK REPORTS | 4/14/21

COVID-19 declines as vaccinations increase

As the number of people receiving vaccinations for COVID-19 increases in Mississippi, the number of new cases and hospitalizations are on the decline according to the health department. more

Compiled By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 4/14/21

Elias, Adisyn, and Julian working in the technology center at Kemper Lower Elementary.. The district is planning kindergarten registration April 20 – 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kemper County Lower Elementary in Scooba and Kemper County Upper Elementary in DeKalb. From school reports

Kemper County School District schedules kindergarten registration

The pre-registration process is to be in person on April 20 – 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kemper County Lower Elementary in Scooba and Kemper County Upper Elementary in DeKalb. more

SCHOOL REPORT | 4/14/21

ZETA DOVE MEMBER SOROR JUANITA PAGE

The DeKalb Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Beta Alpha Alpha Zeta, recently celebrated Soror Juanita Page of Scooba, MS for being a Zeta Dove member of the Sorority. more

4/7/21

In the Garden with Felder Rushing

You know that cringey feeling when someone attends a wedding wearing something so flashy it takes away from the bride’s glory? Same thing happens when azaleas erupt into eye-popping bloom. more

4/7/21

Premeal preparations save time in the kitchen

We all look for ways to save time in the kitchen. more

Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky | 4/7/21

Senator Sampson Jackson Weekly Report

The senate gaveled out on Thursday, April 1, 2021, and the session 2021 was adjourned pending official Sine Die on Sunday April 4, 2021. more

4/7/21

Community calendar

Registration opens March 1 for the newest class of Master Gardeners, who will receive their training online this year. more

4/7/21

Unemployment remains idle

Kemper County’s unemployment rate stayed about the same in February, going up one-tenth of a point to 7.3 percent when compared to the previous month according to numbers from the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. more

By Steve Swogetinsky | 4/7/21

Vaccines available throughout the state

COVID-19 vaccinations for Mississippians are available at no cost from drive-through sites around the state, and from some local healthcare providers. more

Compiled by Steve Swogetinsky | 4/7/21

The East Mississippi Community College rodeo team before they hosted the Annual Intercollegiate Rodeo earlier this season in Meridian.

EMCC claims second women’s rodeo team title in weeks

MONTICELLO, Ark. — For the second time in three weeks, East Mississippi Community College claimed a women’s rodeo team title along with a second-place men’s team showing this past weekend at the Weevil Stampede hosted by the University of Arkansas at Monticello. more

4/7/21

Coach Sharon Thompson’s East Mississippi Lady Lions listen up during a timeout in an earlier game. In the other photo, Ja’Mia Hollings takes a shot in an earlier game. The Lady Lions were 12-4 when they played Coahoma in the semifinals Wednesday at Mississippi College.

Lady Lions advance to semifinals of Region 23 tournament

The drive is alive for the East Mississippi Community Lions as they knocked off Itawamba 63-40 Monday night and advanced to the semifinals of the Region 23 basketball tournament. more

From school reports | 4/7/21

In the Garden with Felder Rushing

My first strong memory of our childhood lawn was vowing to “not have any grass to mow when I grow up.” And I don’t. more

3/31/21

Sweets that maintain health, low carb diet

We're beginning to get out and socialize again. more

Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky | 3/31/21

Mayapple plant is poisonous, best avoided

The mayapple is a herbaceous plant. It is found primarily in woodlands and partially shaded hillside seeps. This plant goes by several names including: duck’s foot, Devil’s apple, wild lemon, hog apple, love apple, Indian apple and umbrella plant. more

By James L. Cummins | 3/31/21

Community calendar

Registration opens March 1 for the newest class of Master Gardeners, who will receive their training online this year. This year, more

3/31/21

Kemper Academy STAR Student and Teacher for 2020-2021

Dylan Williamson has been named STAR Student for the 2020-2021 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. more

3/31/21

EMCC earns pair of runner-up finishes at rodeo

POPLARVILLE — In the second rodeo of the spring season, East Mississippi Community College placed fourth in men’s action and tied for sixth on the women’s side during last weekend’s event hosted by Pearl River Community College. The three-day rodeo concluded Saturday night at the Pearl River County Fairgrounds Arena. more

3/31/21