Since we're able to enjoy being outside without having a heat stroke, we are trying to find ways to stay outside. more

The Kemper County Board of Supervisors has extended the requirement to wear masks in all public buildings and spaces until November 2, 2020. more

Can someone please tell me what’s eating my newly-planted cabbage and kale? I can probably figure out what to do, if only I knew what I’m up against. more

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College’s Sharon Thompson and Billy Begley participated in the inaugural TopConnect NJCAA symposium for head men’s and women’s basketball coaches last week. more

The Kemper County board of supervisors had a busy meeting October 5 meeting. more

The Kemper County board of supervisors voted in their October 5 meeting to extend the countywide requirement for people to wear masks more

With cooler weather, comes our desire for wonderful warm drinks. more

Janice Lee Thompson, 35, 100 Fork Ave De Kalb, MS, Charges: Family Disturbance  more

If you have the desire or interested in becoming a Poll Worker/Manager for the November 2020 Elections contact the Kemper County Circuit Clerk Office at 601-743-2224.  You should be a registered voter and live in the county. more

After successfully welcoming students back to school buildings in August, Kemper County School District on Monday reported zero incidents of COVID-19 for its first nine weeks of in-person classes. more

Kemper Academy's 1971 Homecoming Queen, Ruth Gully Miller, and 2019 Homecoming Queen, Alannah Bozeman, crowning Kemper Academy's 2020 Homecoming Queen, Katlynn Holley. more

Goldenrod is blooming, and with early Autumn colors hinting at the darkness to come it won’t be long before Daylight Saving Time ends and we’re left to reminisce on a porch swing or by the garden fire.  more

Michael Lee Jackson, 43, 9682 Townsend Rd De Kalb, MS, Charges: Disturbance of Family  more

MERIDIAN — The East Mississippi Community College rodeo teams claimed three individual event titles during this past weekend’s UWA College Rodeo Showdown, while earning a second straight third-place men’s team finish and placing fourth in the women’s competition.  The three-day rodeo hosted by the University of West Alabama concluded Saturday night at Meridian’s Lauderdale County Agri-Center. more

If you have the desire or interested in becoming a Poll Worker/Manager for the November 2020 Elections contact the Kemper County Circuit Clerk Office at 601-743-2224.  You should be a registered voter and live in the county. more

Kemper County’s number of infections from the Coronavirus Pandemic increased by four in the past week. more

The Kemper County board of supervisors approved an order adding four roads to the county’s four-year road plan for calendar year 2020. more

 The Kemper County Wildcats celebrate Homecoming this Friday night when they host the Morton Panthers in the first Region 5-3A game for both teams. more

Friday, October 2, 2020 begining at 4:30-5:30 p.m. with a Alumni Reception in the Assembly Hall, followed by 6 p.m Presentation of the Court, and 7 p.m. Kickoff.  more

Garden space is precious, as are the time, effort, and expenses required to grow stuff there. So, unless you garden for therapy, occasionally think about minimizing inputs and maximizing outputs. And grow what you need. more