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Recreational Boating Restrictions/Flooded Areas Designated No Wake Zones

Wednesday, March 7 by Caston Countz

As of last night, the Mississippi River reached forty-three (46.2) feet on the Vicksburg, MS gauge AND ninety-two (92.10) feet on the Steel Bayou Landside gauge. Pursuant to the order of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, all areas within the state... Read More.

Unemployment Rate in Mississippi Falls to Historic Low

Tuesday, March 6 by Caston Countz

This is the latest information announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in January 2018 to 4.6%, which is the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The January rate is two-tenths of a percentage point lower than a... Read More.

Thad Cochran Announces Retirement

Monday, March 5 by Caston Countz

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today announced his intention to resign from the U.S. Senate effective April 1, 2018. “I regret my health has become an ongoing challenge. I intend to fulfill my responsibilities and commitments to the... Read More.

New Ward’s to Open in Prentiss

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Just a few months after Ward's closed in Prentiss, the company announced the building of a new restaurant to the south of the old site. The new Ward's will be built at the "y" of the intersection of the 84 bypass and Highway 13... Read More.

Persistent Flooding Causes Closure of South Delta Wildlife Management Areas

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

Heavy rainfall during the month of February has resulted in extensive flooding in the south Delta region of Mississippi. Effective March 1, 2018, the following Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will be closed to public access and use: Mahannah, Riverfront, Shipland, and Twin Oaks. In... Read More.

Boil Water Notice for Mt. Gilead-Improve

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

The Mt. Gilead--Improve Water Association has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Marion County. This affects approximately 2,513 customers who are served by the Mt. Gilead-Improve Water Association in Marion County.Water... Read More.

Ben Watts Receives Honorary Resolution by Mississippi Senate

Tuesday, February 27 by Caston Countz

Ben Watts from Columbia, with wife Lori by his side, received an honorary resolution for his artistic contributions to the state of Mississippi. Here is the text of that resolution: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ARTISTIC TALENT OF COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI, ARTIST BEN WATTS, WHOSE LATEST... Read More.

Marion County Historical Society’s 5th annual FORD’S ENCAMPMENT

Monday, February 19 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Historical Society is proud to present the 5th annual Ford’s Encampment on February 24, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the historic John Ford Home-Fordsville, in Sandy Hook. Ford’s Encampment is a historical interpretation event and reenactment of 19th century Mississippi... Read More.