AMORY - Since 1883, Monroe County has been impacted by 53 tornadoes. Of that total, nine were rated as EF-O, 19 as EF-1, 13 as EF-2, 10 as EF-…
AMORY - School officials in Amory have approved the firms that will handle the architectural, engineering and disaster recovery consulting nee…
Currently in Amory
Coming off of a surprising season, the Smithville Seminoles worked to find even more surprises during their two spring games in Red Bay, Alaba…
PEARL – Adversity is something that the Amory Panthers have not shied away from all season, and they refused to crumble under pressure on the …
PEARL – Amory’s 10-week baseball odyssey ended in storybook fashion on Saturday.
PEARL – St. Stanislaus walked into a win on Tuesday.
AMORY – Just two months after a tornado destroyed their field and other practice facilities, the Amory Panthers found themselves practicing at…
HATLEY – After exceeding expectations with Bruce and Walnut’s programs, Cody Brownlee is ready to make an impact as the new baseball coach for…
For hundreds of student-athletes at Amory High School, one night threatened their entire spring season.
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Every year, I look for ways to add interest to my front porch with colorful hanging baskets, and there are many different plant choices and co…
There is a short story told about a certain little boy who wanted a watch. Day in and day out, he pestered his parents about getting him a wat…
Deer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect your plants but is not a…
Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time – it’s how I arrange my mind. Before my feet hit the floor in the morning, I have already d…
NETTLETON – Nettleton Main Street’s First Saturday event is set for June 3 on Young Avenue, featuring staple activities such as karaoke and co…
Farmers market season begins this week with the opening of Aberdeen Main Street’s annual market and Nettleton’s inaugural market, and both wil…
AMORY – A May 27 event at Frisco Park will feature a host of activities for all ages while benefiting those impacted by March 24’s EF-3 tornado.
AMORY – The Amory Parks and Recreation Department will continue a summer vacation kickoff tradition May 24 with its School’s Out for Summer Fun Day.
Registration is underway for “Spooktacular,” a summer drama camp at Itawamba Community College, which is scheduled for June 5-9 from 9 a.m.-no…
ABERDEEN – The public is invited to see the work of local artists and artisans through a May 11 grand opening for Aberdeen Main Street’s new a…
PRAIRIE – An April 7 concert at the former Prairie Elementary School gymnasium featuring Mississippi blues artist Bobby Rush, The CrossRoadBan…
AMORY – After first announcing reopened drive-thru service on April 17, Jack’s
ATHENS, Alabama – NexGen Crane & Rigging, a Hamilton-based crane, rigging and transport company, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony April 25…
Monroe County’s agriculture sector took a significant loss due to March 24’s tornado, which struck farms and timber acreage in Egypt, Wren, Am…
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The CREATE Foundation, announced the launch of The Monroe Strong Small Businesses R…
Sixteen properties belonging to United Furniture Industries/Lane Furniture – including 12 in Northeast Mississippi – are being offered for sal…
ABERDEEN – BankOkolona announced the signing of a plan to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of First Federal Savings and L…
Through the Mississippi Department of Revenue’s latest report, which is reflective of December 2022 purchases, all of Monroe County’s cities s…
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