Morton edged Forest 33-32 to claim the No. 2 seed in 4A Region 6 (they will host a region playoff game next week).
Seminary beat Magee 35-7 to win its first region title since 2018 and advance to the postseason, giving the team its highest finish in eight years.
American Medical Response urges parents and drivers to take safety steps for Halloween, Oct.
31: keep adults with children, plan a route, finish before dark or stay in well-lit areas, use bright or reflective costumes (stripe tape across chest, back, toes, heels), avoid masks, and carry flashlights. Cross at intersections, stay on sidewalks, inspect all treats at home, and drivers should slow down and watch for children.
Tougaloo College student Terry Rogers hosted a voter awareness event inside Woodworth Chapel to educate students about registration, policy issues, and rising gas and grocery prices, with civil-rights leader Rev.
William Barber urging young people to use their power. Rogers' fraternity plans to visit other local colleges to continue outreach.
Brandon High English teacher Tracey McKay was surprised this month with the Alyce Clarke Award by the Mississippi Association of Educators + 16 WAPT, honoring her 25 years of teaching and more than a decade at the school.
Madison Central junior Tripp Smith was named Week 10 Student-Athlete of the Week by The End Zone for his standout play this season, an honor announced this week that recognizes his contributions to the team.
Entergy Mississippi announced it will build a natural gas power plant in Raymond (details and timeline forthcoming).
The $100 million MegaDome sports complex announced in Jan.
2024 is unlikely to be built, Mayor Morrison said, after out-of-state developers and the local landowner failed to agree and the parcel was never sold (the site was planned at Weisenberger Road and Highway 51). Separately, TD Select Baseball is expected to open in the coming weeks off Stout Road.
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