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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 29, 2026 at 3:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Allie Hazelwood earns second Sun Belt Setter of the Week honor

Southern Miss setter Allie Hazelwood earned her second Sun Belt honor of 2026 after helping the Golden Eagles start conference play 2-0.

September 29, 2026 at 2:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Harley Reeder returns to NEMCC as assistant softball coach

Harley Reeder is returning to Northeast Mississippi Community College as its new assistant softball coach after a notable playing career there and elsewhere.

September 29, 2026 at 2:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Lady Tigers enter final day of NJCAA South District Preview with chance to climb

Our Lady Tigers have a chance to climb the leaderboard on the final day of the NJCAA South District Preview at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford, Alabama.

September 29, 2026 at 2:36 pm CDT Jon Myers

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office introduces ConfirmOK wellness check-in service

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office introduced ConfirmOK, a phone- or text-based daily wellness check-in service for county residents who need monitoring.

September 29, 2026 at 2:35 pm CDT Jon Myers

Bob Moses Lecture Series to debut at Mississippi history museums

The inaugural Bob Moses Lecture Series will feature Charles Payne at the Mississippi history museums, with free online streaming and a book signing.

September 29, 2026 at 2:34 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi health officials mark World Heart Day with heart-health advice

The Mississippi State Department of Health marked World Heart Day with advice to exercise, eat well, avoid tobacco and track key health numbers.

September 29, 2026 at 2:34 pm CDT Jon Myers

Starkville officers visit preschool to teach students about safety

Three Starkville police officers visited First Presbyterian Christian Preschool to meet students and teach them about safety this morning.

September 29, 2026 at 2:34 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi Department of Corrections cancels event

The Mississippi Department of Corrections canceled an event and thanked participating employers and community partners.

September 29, 2026 at 2:22 pm CDT Jon Myers

Blue Mountain Christian men’s golf finishes fifth at Invite at Innisbrook

Blue Mountain Christian men’s golf placed fifth in a 20-team field at The Invite at Innisbrook, led by Alex Nordstrom’s tie for 10th.

September 29, 2026 at 2:04 pm CDT Jon Myers

Blue Mountain Christian women’s golf finishes eighth at Innisbrook

Blue Mountain Christian finished eighth at The Invite at Innisbrook, led by Ansley Pratt’s 20th-place finish and final-round 75.

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