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Which former South Central Mississippi area high school athletes will be active on Wednesday, March 4?

These former South Central Mississippi area high school athletes are set to compete on Wednesday, March 4.


Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Madison County’s lowest regular gas price recorded at $2.31 for week ending Feb. 21

In Madison County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $2.31 per gallon as of the week ending Feb. 21.
Sid Scarbrough, Board of Supervisors District 1 at Rankin County

Rankin County Planning Commission to consider permits and public hearings on February 26

The Rankin County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at 211 East Government Street in Brandon, Mississippi.
Dr. Lance Evans Mississippi Superintendent of Education

2,410 students enrolled in Leake County schools in 2024-25 school year

Leake County schools welcomed 2,410 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

Rankin County saw lowest price for premium gas at $2.83 in week ending Feb. 7

The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Rankin County during the week ending Feb. 7 was $2.83 per gallon.


Ryan Herbison and Justin Williams

Who from South Central Mississippi area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Feb. 14?

These former South Central Mississippi high school stars set for games on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Dr. Lance Evans Mississippi Superintendent of Education

2,548 students enrolled in Smith County schools in 2024-25 school year

Smith County schools welcomed 2,548 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
Sid Scarbrough, Board of Supervisors District 1 at Rankin County

Siemens Energy invests $300 million into new factory creating up to 300 jobs

Siemens Energy has announced plans to expand its operations in Rankin County, Mississippi, with the construction of a new manufacturing facility at the West Rankin Industrial Park in Pearl.