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08/20/2024

The executive director of the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools said he’s against school choice if it means sending state money to private schools.

08/20/2024

A host of boys from the junior high and high school age groups gathered Saturday at the Southwest College Workforce Center to learn basic auto care skills and hear from some local role models.

08/20/2024

“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

08/20/2024

\AT&T officials said they expect no disruptions in service as more than 17,000 of the company’s workers continue to strike in nine Southeastern states.

08/19/2024

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: New method could incentivize Mississippi school districts to shift more students toward special education.

08/19/2024

Authorities are searching for a Lawrence County man with Pike County ties who has been missing for nearly a week.

08/19/2024

When Maureen Clark took a tumble in her yard, McComb public works employee Lester Butler saved the day when he stopped his truck, called an ambulance and notified her family.

08/19/2024

The money matters are $35 million or more for a new Pike County jail, a surprise 2-mill Pike County property tax increase for law enforcement, and a healthy pay raise for the McComb mayor and selectmen.

08/18/2024

The Amite School Center Rebels opened their 2024 campaign with a resounding 46-8 win over the Louisiana Blue Knights homeschool team Friday at Amite School Center.

08/17/2024

This time of year marks an occurrence that will forever be remembered by a lot of folks who still live.

08/17/2024

Last Saturday the Johnston boys — ages 72 to 94 — gathered in a remote Franklin County cemetery to commemorate their grandfather, who was killed by a wild hog in 1920.

08/17/2024

A Smithdale truck driver died in a wreck in Adams County on Thursday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol reported.

08/17/2024

This past week, I was gifted a puzzle from Amazon, screamed at a lady who did not exist, and was invited to dabble in the magic arts.

08/17/2024

Navigating the area around Delaware Avenue and Interstate 55 became more difficult for motorists as the weekend began. Mississippi Department of Transportation workers shut down the northbound entrance and exit ramps 6 p.m. Friday to pave them. The ramps are expected to remain closed until 6 p.

08/17/2024

The man who shot and killed a Summit police officer last week had been free from jail for more than three years despite violating the terms of his probation in Mississippi and being arrested for allegedly looting a Louisiana store in the aftermath of a hurricane in that timeframe.

08/17/2024

North Pike athletic director Kevin Martin and head football coach Matt Mock paid a visit to the McComb Exchange Club to discuss the upcoming athletic season on Thursday at Golden Corral.

08/17/2024

After finding success during her first year at the helm of the Southwest Women’s Soccer program, head coach Nicole Cooper is working to keep the arrow pointed in the right direction as she enters her second year. She admits that she is ready to hit the ground running as the season rapidly approaches.

After finding success during her first year at the helm of the Southwest Women’s Soccer program, head coach Nicole Cooper is working to keep the arrow pointed in the right direction as she enters her second year. She admits that she is ready to hit the ground running as the season rapidly approach...

08/17/2024

A vigil for Summit police officer Troy Floyd will be held on Aug. 24, according to town officials.

08/17/2024

With a rash of gun violence sweeping across the nation and close to home, McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy spoke out during a recent press conference, urging the Legislature to strengthen gun laws. During a sit-down interview Friday afternoon, Cloy explained in depth why he believes something has to change.

With a rash of gun violence sweeping across the nation and close to home, McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy spoke out during a recent press conference, urging the Legislature to strengthen gun laws. During a sit-down interview Friday afternoon, Cloy explained in depth why he believes something has to ch...

08/16/2024

Op-ed: Greenwood Commonwealth's Tim Kalich says the acrimony between Shad White and Lynn Fitch and Mike Hurst shows how much the Republican Party has grown in Mississippi. It can afford to squabble like the Democrats used to.

08/16/2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the month of July. The current unemployment rate for Mississippi (as of July 2024) sits at 2.7 percent, a slight fall of 0.1% from the previous reported month (June 2024). The national unemployment rate is 4.3 percent. Mississippi stands at a 1.6 percent decrease from the national unemployment rate.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the month of July. The current unemployment rate for Mississippi (as of July 2024) sits at 2.7 percent, a slight fall of 0.1% from the previous reported month (June 2024). The national unemploym...

08/16/2024

Remember to take a few minutes this weekend and nominate your favorites in the Enterprise-Journal's 2024 Readers Choice Awards! We've had over 18,000 nominations so far. Please remember to fill out all requested blanks when you nominate. This is a great opportunity to recognize our local businesses in Pike, Amite and Walthall counties!

08/16/2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As he stepped up into the old-fashioned wooden pulpit on a recent Sunday, Pastor Clint Pressley wasted no time.

08/16/2024

Pike County supervisors moved quickly through their Thursday morning meeting, notably hearing from a regional planning and development district director, who offered to assist widening the area’s broadband internet access.

08/16/2024

Parklane head coach Ron Rushing labeled his team’s opening game as a perfect storm…just not one that was in his team’s favor.

08/16/2024

The hope heading into the 2024 season for the Southwest Men’s Soccer team is for another strong year resulting in a run to the postseason.

08/16/2024

Summit officials agreed to raise taxes by 3 mills in a special meeting on Monday, Mayor Percy Robinson said.

08/16/2024

Pike County supervisors agreed to raise taxes by 2 mills after hearing a plea from sheriff’s officials Thursday for money for higher pay, more equipment and more deputies.

08/15/2024

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Not only Jackson but rest of Mississippi should be concerned about whether the state Department of Health has been promptly and transparently enforcing drinking water laws.

08/15/2024

We're getting great nominations for local businesses in Pike, Amite and Walthall counties so keep them coming! We've received over 15,000 so far! Nominations are open until August 29th. Remember, those with the most nominations move on to the voting round in September. You can nominate once per day in all categories.