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Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.38/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,014 stations in Mississippi. Prices in Mississippi are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 4.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.585 per gallon.
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Unemployment in Tate County dipped to 3.6% in November, according to statistics from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES).
Complete jobless data was not calculated by MDES in September and October due to the partial federal government shutdown
Tate County had a rate of 4.1% in August which snapped a four-month streak of increased unemployment.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
There have been recent reports of large job cuts across the country. E-commerce and technology giant Amazon, for example, is eliminating 16,000 corporate jobs, partly to reduce its organizational structure — but also because it expects “efficiency gains” as artificial intelligence is used more extensively across the company.
Almost at the same time, United Parcel Service said it will eliminate 30,000 delivery jobs — in part because it is getting less business from Amazon.
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Senatobia officials are seeking a long-term solution for removing piles of leaves in front of residences in the city.
Some city workers spent Saturday, Jan. 10 – typically a day when the Senatobia Public Works Department is closed – rolling through various neighborhoods gathering leaves that have been sitting on curbs and edges for several weeks.
Stephen Hodges, director of operations for the city, told the Senatobia Board of Aldermen earlier this month, the leaf vac truck is unreliable and expensive to repair.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Senatobia officials are seeking a long-term solution for removing piles of leaves in front of residences in the city.
Some city workers spent Saturday, Jan. 10 – typically a day when the Senatobia Public Works Department is closed – rolling through various neighborhoods gathering leaves that have been sitting on curbs and edges for several weeks.
Stephen Hodges, director of operations for the city, told the Senatobia Board of Aldermen earlier this month, the leaf vac truck is unreliable and expensive to repair.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The importance of work on the psyche and society as a whole was a topic of discussion during Empower Mississippi’s fifth annual Solutions Summit recently.
During a panel presentation titled “One Door to Opportunity: Continuing Work, Support and Purpose,” attendees gained insight into how work not only provides a person with the sense of accomplishment but also leads to better outcomes for families.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
There have been recent reports of large job cuts across the country. E-commerce and technology giant Amazon, for example, is eliminating 16,000 corporate jobs, partly to reduce its organizational structure — but also because it expects “efficiency gains” as artificial intelligence is used more extensively across the company.
Almost at the same time, United Parcel Service said it will eliminate 30,000 delivery jobs — in part because it is getting less business from Amazon.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
There have been recent reports of large job cuts across the country. E-commerce and technology giant Amazon, for example, is eliminating 16,000 corporate jobs, partly to reduce its organizational structure — but also because it expects “efficiency gains” as artificial intelligence is used more extensively across the company.
Almost at the same time, United Parcel Service said it will eliminate 30,000 delivery jobs — in part because it is getting less business from Amazon.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Despite difficulties and persecutions, Paul was a bold witness to the people for the Lord. However, he was never so full of himself as to fail to acknowledge the disciples working with him.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
BOONEVILLE - The Northeast Mississippi Community College football program boosted the talent on its roster during national signing day.
The Tigers added 23 new players to their lineup on Wednesday, February 4. Northeast also brought in three mid-year signees as part of its 2026 recruiting class.
“Our coaching staff did a phenomenal job all season long,” said Tigers headman Greg Davis. “We feel like we did a wonderful job. We got guys in the boat early.”
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Pentecostals of Grenada for Ms. Diane H. Jordan, 75, who died on Monday, Dec. 22, in Memphis, Tenn. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in the Teoc community in Carroll County. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the church.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Pentecostals of Grenada for Ms. Diane H. Jordan, 75, who died on Monday, Dec. 22, in Memphis, Tenn. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in the Teoc community in Carroll County. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the church.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
A graveside memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Grenada Memorial Garden for Sidney Cole Costilow Jr., 64, who died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Grenada.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
A graveside memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Grenada Memorial Garden for Sidney Cole Costilow Jr., 64, who died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Grenada.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
DEATH NOTICE: Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date for Mr. Keith Wayne Whipple Sr., 81, of Grenada, who died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at his residence.
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
DEATH NOTICE: Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date for Mr. Keith Wayne Whipple Sr., 81, of Grenada, who died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at his residence.
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Sparta Methodist Church for Charles Elbert Martin, 93, of Holcomb, who died peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Oxford with his family by his side. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Howell Jr. officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Monday, Dec. 22, at the church.
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Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Sparta Methodist Church for Charles Elbert Martin, 93, of Holcomb, who died peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Oxford with his family by his side. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Howell Jr. officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Monday, Dec. 22, at the church.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
In a study from a well know University, a five year survey was done on some of the top 20 performers in this country in various fields, including a wide range of successful athletes, sculptors, mathematicians, physicians, teachers, musicians, actors, scholars and chief executives.
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Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Miss Sherry Lynn Rogers, 69, of Grenada, who died on Monday, Dec. 15, at her residence. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery in Big Creek. The Rev. Chuck Provine officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, Dec. 20, at McKibben and Guinn.
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