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Kemper County’s unemployment rate went up six-tenths of a point during March according to numbers from the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. more

By Steve Swogetinsky | 4/28/21

EMCC to offer free classes

East Mississippi Community College is offering free face-to-face and online classes during the Maymester, Full Summer, Summer Intensive I and Summer Intensive II terms. more

From school reports | 4/28/21

Health officials encourage vaccination

The number of new COVID-19 infections maybe declining. more

Compiled by Steve Swogetinsky | 4/28/21

East Mississippi Community College Psychology instructor Louise Mullins, at left, presents Jasmine White of DeKalb with a plaque recognizing her as the Outstanding Child Psychology Student during the April 22 Awards Day on the college’s Scooba campus.

Scooba EMCC ‘Outstanding’ students recognized

SCOOBA — Instructors on East Mississippi College’s Scooba campus presented their “outstanding” students of the past year with plaques and certificates during the annual Awards Day that took place last Thursday. more

From school reports | 4/28/21

Deputies help distribute free food

Deputies from the Kemper County sheriff’s department load up a car with groceries during the department’s weekly food giveaway. more

4/28/21

PAID POLITICAL AD/Re-Elect Clark Adams Mayor Town of DeKalb

My name is Clark Adams. I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Mayor of the Town of DeKalb. more

4/21/21

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Acts 5:17-42

This passage teaches us that God’s Word will prevail over all opposition to it. The apostles had been warned previously by the Jewish leaders not to teach in the name of Jesus. Nevertheless, they continued to proclaim the gospel of Christ in the temple, and were doing mighty works (verse 16). more

By REV. CHRIS SHELTON | 4/21/21

There are different ways to enjoy taco Tuesday

Let's continue this week thinking of Taco Tuesdays. Some weeks you may try a casserole to mix things up. You can serve this with a taco salad for a satisfying Taco Tuesday meal. more

Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky | 4/21/21

COUNTY JAIL DOCKET

Decorey Mason, 27, 176 Old Ode Kalb Scooba Rd De Kalb, MS, Charges: Simple Assault more

4/21/21

Earth Day has sparked change in environmental awareness

Earth Day is a global observance in many countries held each year on April 22. Many cities extend the Earth Day celebration for an entire week, usually starting on April 16th and ending on April 22nd. more

By James L. Cummins | 4/21/21

Community calendar

Registration opens March 1 for the newest class of Master Gardeners, who will receive their training online this year. This year, all Master Gardener instruction is online and self-paced. The class begins May 1 and closes June 30. more

4/21/21

The East Mississippi Community College rodeo team will host the Annual Intercollegiate Rodeo beginning Thursday in Meridian.

EMCC Rodeo teams earn runner-up finishes in Tenn.

MARTIN, Tenn. — The nationally ranked East Mississippi Community College rodeo teams both earned runner-up finishes during the 53rd Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo held this past weekend on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The three-da more

4/21/21

No new COVID-19 reported in Kemper

There have been no newly reported cases of COVID-19 in Kemper County in the past week, according to the Mississippi Department of Health. more

Compiled by Steve Swogetinsky | 4/21/21

Supes pay for new fire truck

The Kemper County board of supervisors voted to transfer $100,000 from the general fund account to a separate DDA account to be used to purchase a new truck for the Preston Volunteer Fire Department. more

By Steve Swogetinsky | 4/21/21

From left, Phi Theta Kappa advisor Derrick Conner, Olivia Newell, East Mississippi Community College President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks, Nathanail Shelton, Emma Biddles and PTK advisor Janet Briggs were among the attendees at luncheon for All-Mississippi Academic Team members.

EMCC All-Mississippi academic team members honored

COLUMBUS — Former and current EMCC students named to the 2020 and 2021 Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Teams were honored Thursday, April 15, during a luncheon at the Lion Hills Center. more

From school reports | 4/21/21

PSC releases broadband funds

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