BECKER • After nearly three hours of speeches, power point presentations, confrontations and the abrupt resignation of a board member, members of the Monroe County Electric Power Association left the Becker Community Center Aug. 20 without the agreement they wanted from their board of direct…
The Mississippi State Auditor's Office confirmed Wednesday an affidavit was sent to the coun…
Coming on the heels of Cecil Cantrell’s immediate resignation as Monroe County sheriff Tuesd…
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Baker, 39, of Water Valley was arres…
ABERDEEN – Action recently taken by the Monroe County Board of Supervisors to refinance bond…
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Lady Lions continued their strong start to the season last week, improving to 4-0 with a 6-2 win over county rival Smithville on Thursday after grabbing a 5-1 victory on the road at Tupelo last Tuesday night.
AMORY – The Amory Lady Panthers had opened the season by holding off Tupelo in a close game,…
AMORY – The Outlaw Wrestling Organization will host its seventh anniversary Aug. 24 at the E…
For Amory coach Allen Glenn, his team isn’t just moving from Class 4A to Class 3A. It’s movi…
The Smithville Seminoles’ run to the Class 1A North half championship game may have surprise…
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From fast food to health standpoints, several new businesses are either currently under construction or in the planning phases throughout the county.
The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) recently announced $3.7 million in funding f…
AMORY – True Temper Sports, a sporting goods manufacturer with a legacy of over 100 years of…
AMORY – Every Walmart associate who has worked with Nancy Burnett can be asked a completely …
AMORY – Arthur Gardner worked in manufacturing for 20 to 25 years before turning his attenti…
AMORY – Life Springs Ministries has served as a resource for crisis pregnancy cases for 22 years and relies largely on community churches for support. A few ministry volunteers recently approached director Dana Copeland with a couple of ideas about a community event.
ABERDEEN – On Aug. 2, 1919, Mary Minnis was born in a small town that’s changed greatly sinc…
AMORY – As the litter problem recently increased around the West Amory Community Center, cal…
ABERDEEN – In its continued effort to resurface the basketball courts at General Young Park …
ABERDEEN – Author Lisa Walker-Cook will discuss her inspiring work of nonfiction titled, “Re…
Back in the early ‘90s, MTV helped launch the acting career of a comedian named Pauly Shore. Had I been the age I am now then, his California-inspired accent and slang and stupid antics would’ve turned me away pretty quickly.
You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening…
In the process of writing a story about kindergarten assessments last week, I had a strong s…
There are certain times of the year such as graduation, New Year’s Day and autumn when I usu…
Complain if you must, but we’ve got a lot going for us here in Monroe County.
