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When the Braves Called Pearl HomeColumns News
The Mississippi Braves are gone. So is “Snit,” but I still have the baseball he tossed me and “Frenchy” is on the broadcast. I’ll explain. I left work in Jackson one summer day circa 2005, heading east towards...
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Pediatric Pertussis Death ReportedNews
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. The infant was less than 2 months old and was not age-eligible to be vaccinated against pertussis....
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Today's Biggest Challenges for U.S. FarmersNews
A drought that developed at mid-growing season and seemed everlasting was finally upended in late September as harvest loomed across the U.S. Farm Belt. The intensely dry period, plus falling crop prices and political...
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Bears Put Up Fight, Unable to Get Past Visiting Co-LinNews
turnaround after playing the previous Saturday against a ranked opponent, the Bears knew that they had another tough test Thursday against another top-15 team in No. 11 Co-Lin. And despite putting up a fight against the...
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Terry's Creek NewsNews
CATHERINE BROWN Terry’s Creek News Hello to all our readers of the Terry’s Creek News. Was a very wonderful day of worship as we met at our Lord’s House last Sunday. It was good to have Bro. Kent and his wife back...
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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Announces Annual Pumpkin AdventureNews
Museum will host its Pumpkin Adventure on October 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25. Families can enjoy the fall tradition from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with extended hours for family days on...
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Bears Unable to Finish Strong Outing, Fall at No. 5 Gulf CoastNews
After going toeto-toe with host No. 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast through the first three quarters of Saturday’s contest, the Bears ran out of gas in the end and couldn’t keep pushing forward, falling 40-23 to the...
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The List of 650News
They were heroes then. They are still heroes. Their status is forever secure. Do you believe in miracles? Well, they produced as close to a miracle as our city had ever experienced. They weren’t saints. They were...
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Bears Outlast Visiting Itawamba for First Conference WinNews
Southwest showed great resiliency and determination Monday picking up a 24-26, 2521, 25-27, 25-19, 15-12 win over visiting Itawamba. “I’m very proud of the girls,” Southwest head coach Chris Laird said....
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Katrina's Aftermath, Mississippi's ResolveColumns News
KATRINA’S AFTERMATH, MISSISSIPPI’S RESOLVE by Mac Gordon, GAZETTE Contributing Editor On the morning after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Mississippi Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, State House Speaker Billy McCoy...
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Magnolia's 2025-2026 Budget Passed During September City Board MeetingHeadline News
During the September City Board meeting held Tuesday evening, the General and Utilities Fund budgets were approved at the amounts of $2,229,000 and $1,956,800 respectively. Prior to the meeting, a Public Hearing was...
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Southwest Volleyball Hoping to Make a Splash in First Season BackNews
The feeling of collegiate volleyball is one that hasn’t been felt in southwest Mississippi for over 50 years. And this weekend, that feeling will be no more as the Southwest Bears mark their return to play for the...
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Bear Football Hoping to Make Noise Under New Les George RegimeNews
Heading into the 2025 season, the word ‘new’ resonates with the Southwest Football program. A new scheme, new attitude, new look and it all rotates around a new head coach and coaching staff. Coach Les George takes...
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UMMC Professor Emeritus Leads Development of New Hypertension GuidelineNews
UMMC guideline are unchanged. That defines normal blood pressure as less than 120/80, elevated blood pressure as 120-129/80, stage 1 hypertension as 130139/80-89 and stage 2 hypertension as 140/90 or higher. “This...
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Playing Anyway: The Heroes Who Changed Southern SportsColumns News
A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology calls for earlier diagnosis and treatment of hypertension to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease,...
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Randy Braswell (1948-2025): Prominent Citizen PassesHeadline News
December 7, 1948, in Winona, to Elmer and Grace Braswell, Randy lived most of his life in Southwest Mississippi, working in the land, timber, and gas and oil leasing business. Through his company Worldwide Companies,...
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Diversicare of Tylertown Celebrates Receiving Diversicare's Prestigious 2024 Award of ExcellenceNews
CELEBRATES RECEIVING DIVERSICARE’S PRESTIGIOUS 2024 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Diversicare of Tylertown Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has been honored with Diversicare’s 2024 Award of Excellence, the company’s...
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Magnolia August City Board Meeting Held With Many Residents in AttendanceNews
Magnolia City Board Meeting was held Tuesday night at City Hall. All city aldermen/alderwomen and the mayor were in attendance, as well as approximately 20+ interested city residents. Several actions from the working...
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MSU's Kenneth Anthony Revises Mississippi History Textbook for Middle & High School StudentsNews
As students return to classrooms this fall, a new textbook revised by a Mississippi State veteran educator sheds new light on the Magnolia State’s history. K e n n e t h Anthony, professor and head of MSU’s...
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Aldermen Salary Reduction Discussed: August City Board Working Session Held Tuesday NightHeadline News
The working session for the August Magnolia City Board Meeting was held Tuesday night at City Hall. All City Aldermen/Alderwomen and the Mayor were in attendance as well as approximately 10 concerned city residents....
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Bears Men's Soccer Adds Cesar Cuellar to 2025 Coaching StaffNews
Heading into the 2025 season, Southwest Men’s Soccer Head Coach Zach Mills will look to build upon last year’s success with a new staff under him. And he just recently added helped fill his assistant coach void by...
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Being Proactive Is Key to Keeping Student Athletes Safe From Heat-Related and Head InjuriesNews
With extreme heat in the state this week and the new school year about to begin, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) urges schools, students and parents to be mindful of preventable head injuries and...
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Camp Sunshine Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Percy Quin State ParkNews
Camp Sunshine has proudly concluded at Percy Quin State Park. Camp Sunshine is an event that first began in 1976 and has flourished into a beloved annual retreat offering unforgettable outdoor experiences for both the...
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New Family Medicine Residency Physicians Arrive at SouthwestHeadline News
SOUTHWEST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PHYSICIANS COME SEE DR. LAMPTON AT THE FRYE/MAGNOLIA CLINIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 MAGNOLIA STREET!!! NEW FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PHYSICIANS ARRIVE AT SOUTHWEST--- Southwest Health...
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