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Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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September 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm CDT Jon Myers

Ingomar Attendance Center names August Terrific Kids

Annie Stepp and Keegan Whiteside were recognized as Ingomar Attendance Center’s August Terrific Kids.

September 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mrs. Anna’s class holds Grandparent’s Day and Pet Day

Mrs. Anna’s class at Ingomar Attendance Center enjoyed Grandparent’s Day and Pet Day on Friday, according to the school’s post.

September 15, 2026 at 4:23 pm CDT Jon Myers

Pontotoc Electric Power Association highlights engineer Jenna Kentner

Pontotoc Electric Power Association highlights Jenna Kentner, a System Operations Electrical Engineer, in a message saying it is glad she is part of the team.

September 15, 2026 at 4:22 pm CDT Jon Myers

Union County School District recognizes technology staff

Union County School District recognized three technology staff members on National IT Professionals Day for supporting district technology and classrooms.

September 15, 2026 at 4:22 pm CDT Jon Myers

Vance Witt retires as BNA Bank board chairman after 58 years

Vance Witt is retiring as BNA Bank’s board chairman after 58 years. A celebration is planned Friday, September 18, at the Magnolia Civic Center.

September 15, 2026 at 4:22 pm CDT Jon Myers

Hot conditions expected, with drier air to lower heat index readings

Temperatures may approach the triple digits this afternoon, while drier air over the next few days should lower heat index readings.

September 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

Tupelo Fire Department congratulates Captain Clay Curtis on retirement

The Tupelo Fire Department congratulated Captain Clay Curtis on his retirement and praised his leadership and impact on fellow firefighters.

September 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

Tupelo 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb draws participation

The Tupelo Mayor’s Office thanked participants and organizers after this year’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb became the event’s biggest yet.

September 15, 2026 at 3:24 pm CDT Jon Myers

Former Southern Miss players Cook, Monistere set for Arizona Fall League

Former Southern Miss players Jake Cook and Nick Monistere will play for the Mesa Solar Sox and Scottsdale Scorpions in the 2026 AFL.

September 15, 2026 at 3:23 pm CDT Jon Myers

Correction: Hitachi Energy’s Mississippi investment is its largest worldwide

A correction says Hitachi Energy’s $528 million Mississippi investment is Hitachi Energy’s largest investment worldwide.

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