Wicker Touts Mississippi’s Record Tourism
If we continue investing in our state’s attractions, the sky’s the limit for our tourism industry.
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Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving, Fire Officials Warn
At last check, 60 fire-related deaths have been reported statewide in 2025, with four linked directly to cooking or misuse of cooking equipment.
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Northwest Community College Celebrates R.C. Pugh Library Renovation
The R.C. Pugh Library, originally built in 1953, now stands as both a tribute to its history and a symbol of Northwest Mississippi Community College’s commitment to student success.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College Earns Spot on 2025 Best for Vets List
Northwest Mississippi Community College continues to expand resources for veterans, ensuring they receive the academic, financial, and personal support needed to succeed.
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Home Depot Foundation, Purple Heart Homes, volunteers give 100-year-old vet home upgrades
Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $600 million in veteran causes, improving more than 65,000 homes and facilities.
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Amazon to invest $3 billion in new Vicksburg location
Local leaders praised the announcement, noting the impact on small businesses, tax revenues, and long-term growth.
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Arkabutla Dam Road reopens after critical repair planning
During the two-week closure, all traffic will be rerouted to the road located below the dam.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College hosts annual Les Fauves Christmas Art Sale
The seasonal event showcases more than 100 original works created by Northwest art students, including drawings, prints, photographs, paintings, pottery, and sculpture.
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Mississippi Lottery Launches Official Mobile App
The MLC stressed that the official app is for convenience only; lottery tickets cannot be purchased through the application.
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Northwest Secures $1 Million Appalachian Regional Grant
College leaders say this latest award is the tipping point that allows the Concourse to expand into robotic welding and broaden program offerings.
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