Compiled by Denise Swogetinsky Kemper Messenger While we're staying safe by following social distancing rules, we have time to work on ourselves. We can organize closets, cabinets, and …

From school reports SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College has been awarded a $5,000 grant that will be used in part to create a drive-through food pantry for mothers who reside in …

To hear some folks talk, you'd think plants have intentions, good or bad and everything in between. Ain't so. Any schoolkid can rattle off dozens of that are directly beneficial to humans or …

Sarah Swanner-Medlock, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI), was recently selected as one of 48 standout Mississippians to participate in the Mississippi Economic Council's …

5-11 Fredrick Hudson, 40, 159 Broach Rd Daleville, MS, Charges: Disorderly Conduct 5-12 Bryon Roberts, 47, 160 Otho Lee Roberts Rd De Kalb, MS, Charges: Aggravated Assault

Editor's note: The Kemper County Messenger publishes the Community Calendar weekly in this space. It covers events, announcements and happenings in Kemper County. We welcome your news and comments. …

By James L. Cummins Special to The Messenger National Fishing and Boating Week is June 6 through June 14, 2020, which is the perfect time to celebrate Mississippi's bountiful fisheries and …

By Steve Swogetinsky The Kemper Messenger Kemper County's two high schools have held very different graduation services as they have sought to stay within the guide lines concerning the …