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Senators Add Mississippi Projects to Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Thursday, September 15 by Caston Countz

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today voted for Senate passage of bipartisan water infrastructure legislation that includes provisions they developed to authorize federal resources for improving waterways, flood control and other projects in Mississippi. The Water Resources Development Act... Read More.

Morten Andersen, Sam Mills among nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 15 by Caston Countz

Morten Andersen, a member of the Saints Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame, and Dome Patrol linebacker Sam Mills are two of the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017, the hall announced Wednesday evening. Andersen made it to the... Read More.

State Election Commissioners Certify Candidates on November 8 Ballot

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Jackson, Miss.—The State Board of Election Commissioners met today to certify candidates on the November 8, 2016 General Election Ballot. Statutory members of the State Board include Governor Phil Bryant, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, and Attorney General Jim Hood. Certified U.S. presidential candidates include: ... Read More.

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Mark McKee Director of Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Mark McKee Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. McKee’s appointment is effective Oct. 10. He replaces Rusty Barnes, who recently retired. As Director of MOHS, McKee will oversee the agency that establishes, trains and equips... Read More.

2 Mississippi Colleges Make Top 50 List.

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Bellhaven University in Jackson, and Mississippi College in Clinton were two schools named in Christian University Online's list of the top 50 most affordable Christian Colleges. (https://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/50-most-affordable-christian-colleges-and-universities-2017/). College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, claimed the top spot on the... Read More.

Prentiss Christian Calendar for September 13-18

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Tuesday, September 13th: 4:00 Softball @ Rebul 5:00 Softball @ Rebul Thursday, September 15th: Progress Reports 6:30 JV Football @ Home vs. Newton Friday, September 16th: 7:00 Football @ Hillcrest Christian

West Marion Calendar of Events September 13-18

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Tuesday, September 13th: School Day Pictures Volleyball: Home vs. Salem Thursday, September 15th: Volleyball at Home vs. East Marion Friday, September 16th: Football @ Forrest County AHS

Columbia Academy Calendar of Events September 13-18

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Tuesday, September 13th 5:00 Softball at Home vs. Brookhaven 5:30 Pee Wee Football--Parklane @ McComb Thursday, September 15th 6:00 JV Football at Home vs. Brookhaven Friday, September 16th 7:00 Football @ Sylva Bay Saturday, September 17th Softball--Jackson Prep Tourney @ Jackson