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The Kemper County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is having its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Thursday June 3 at the EMCC Student Union Building, Scooba, MS. more

5/26/21

Survivors celebrate with Relay

Seventeen years ago, a special committee established Kemper County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. more

From special reports. | 5/26/21

Elections called off in Scooba

In accordance with Mississippi Code Ann. §23-15-361, the Election Commission of the Town of Scooba met on April 23, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. to dispense with the June 8 General Election. more

5/26/21

Deputies assist with manhunt

A man who authorities say fired shots at a deputy Friday is in custody facing charges pending an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. more

By Duncan Dent | 5/26/21

Kemper County High School will be holding graduation ceremonies at East Mississippi Community College starting at 7 p.m. Among those graduating will be from left, Ishmael Naylor, Ke'Mya Cole, Jaliyah Bennamon, Chantel Stringfellow and James Granger.

Kemper County graduation set for EMCC football stadium

Kemper County School District (KCSD) will celebrate Kemper County High School’s graduating class of 2021 during in-person graduation ceremonies at East Mississippi Community College Football Stadium Friday starting at 7 p.m.From school reports more

From school reports | 5/26/21

Cash Wilson lighting his brother Kix Wilson's candle Friday night during Kemper Academy’s graduation services

Kemper Academy holds graduation ceremonies

Kemper Academy’s class of 2021 graduated during ceremonies Friday night at the football stadium. more

By Steve Swogetinsky | 5/26/21

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Acts 7:51-60

Faithful Stephen is applying his sermon to the council of Jewish leaders who he is on trial before accused of blasphemy. Stephen implied that that the Jewish leaders are of the same spirit as those who resisted prophets (such as Moses) sent by God to Israel. more

By REV. CHRIS SHELTON | 5/19/21

Enjoy Italian cooking with low carb options

This week, our food travels take us to Italy. I know we love all the pasta dishes the Italian cooking is famous for, but let's explore some low carb options. more

Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky | 5/19/21

Prothonotary Warbler has place in swamps, low lands

If you’ve spent time in the cypress swamps or bottomland forests of Mississippi during the spring and summer months, you have probably seen a small golden-plumaged bird darting through the trees. more

By James L. Cummins | 5/19/21

Community calendar

Kemper County Extension is launching Walk-a-Weigh, an eight-week program that focuses on nutrition and exercise to help shed pounds and improve health. more

5/19/21

Health officials warn pandemic isn’t over

Health officials say the number of new COVID-19 cases and related deaths is going down in Mississippi. more

5/19/21

District quiet on bond issue

The Kemper County board of supervisors voted to accept a resolution from the Kemper County School District concerning a $12 million bond issue to build a new elementary school. more

By Steve Swogetinsky | 5/19/21

Beta names kemper county national school of merit

he Kemper County School District is proud to announce that Kemper County High School is a 2020-2021 National School of Merit. more

5/19/21

Members of the Kemper Academy baseball team are, front row from left, Brody Barefield, Eli Miles, Kix Wilson, Neal Jernigan, Brody Clay, Ethan Cordar; second row from left, Zane Knight, Dylan Dawson, Dylan Williamson, Dalton McFarland, Zach Ferrell and Jay McWilliams. Not pictured are Landon Dickson, Eli Weaver and Colton Kynerd, The team was coached by Colt Kilpatrick.

11-8 Rams share district title

The Kemper Academy Rams wrapped up their 2021 baseball season with an 11-8 record. The Rams finished tied for first in their district. more

5/19/21

New low carb cooking ideas as world tour continues

This week we travel to France. Much of this food has rich sauces and many carbs. Our recipes will give you the rich taste with fewer carb. Just remember that healthy living takes planning and moderation. more

Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky | 5/12/21

National Safe Boating Week proves to be lifesaver

To enhance the boating experience and educate the public regarding boat safety, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) more

By James L. Cummins | 5/12/21

Community calendar

Vernon Baptist Church will have it's Memorial Day service the 4th Sunday in May at 11:00am. Bro. Lawrence Poole will bring the message. Potluck lunch afterwards. more

5/12/21

Pandemic changes education

(NAPSI)—Each day, as people across the country wake up and check their phones, turn on their morning news broadcast, or unfold their local papers, one clear message stares back at them: the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the trajectory of education. more

By Megan O’Reilly Palevich, M.Ed. | 5/12/21

Teens eyed for COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines may likely go into younger teens’ arms as soon, US Food and Drug Administration officials have reported. more

5/12/21

Allen graduates from Howard University

In 2018, Brendell Allen of Porterville, Mississippi, came to Howard University as a 16-year-old junior with an associate degree from East Mississippi Community College and the determination to succeed in science and medicine. This May, she will be attending graduation virtually, watching from home with family celebrating another degree on her roster. more

5/12/21