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Mississippi's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week of February 18: 170 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 170 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 18.

Pearl River advances to Region 23 Semifinals after emphatic win over Southwest

The Pearl River women's basketball team punched its ticket to the Region 23 semifinals for the second consecutive year after an emphatic 60-41 quarterfinal win over Southwest Wednesday in an electric Marvin R. White Coliseum.

Mississippi: not-for-profit organizations with the highest number of executives in 2020

Mississippi College had the highest number of executives in Mississippi in 2020, according to Non-Profit Light.

2021: Itawamba Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Mississippi students

College costs for in-state students at Itawamba Community College, in Fulton, were $3,160 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Blackmon’s Putback At The Buzzer Hands Lady Bearcats Second Straight Title In Instant Classic

The Rust College women's basketball program is heading back to the NAIA Tournament for the third time in four seasons as two-time All-American and three-time All-GCAC senior Katie Blackmon grabbed the offensive rebound off the Shuntorri Rodgers miss, floating the ball back through the cylinder with just under two seconds remaining, to set off a jubilant celebration as the Lady Bearcats won the Championship in dramatic fashion, 51-50 over #3 Philander Smith.

Shea's Cookie Party: Royal Icing St. Patrick's Day Cookies

Join Shea Leake for a beginner’s class on how to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing.

$4.8 million grant, three dozen national experts take on threats to sweet potato seed program through CleanSEED Project

A $4.8 million multi-state project led by Mississippi State is bringing together more than 30 national experts to address problems jeopardizing seed programs of a U.S. crop currently valued at $680 million.

ECCC Invites Vendors and Public to Business, Education, & Healthcare Expo

East Central Community College will host its annual Business, Education, & Healthcare Expo on Wednesday, March 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium on the Decatur Campus.

Bulldogs begin Region XXIII Tournament play Monday in Meridian

The Holmes Community College Bulldogs will go into the Region XXIII Tournament as the No. 10 seed and will face the No. 7 seed Meridian Community College Eagles on Monday night in Meridian.

Pearl River splits tough series against Pensacola State

The No. 15 Pearl River softball team split a series against a tough Pensacola State College Pirate team on Tuesday.

Week ending February 18 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Mar 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 185 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 18.

East Central Community College listed among most affordable Mississippi institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Magnolia State News | Mar 6, 2023

College costs for in-state students at East Central Community College, in Decatur, were $3,150 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Mississippi during week Feb. 18

Mississippi's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In-state students at the University of Mississippi paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

College costs for in-state students at the University of Mississippi, in University, were $9,044 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

In-state students at Mississippi Delta Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

College costs for in-state students at Mississippi Delta Community College, in Moorhead, were $3,140 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

117 people in 45-64 age group in Mississippi are estimated to have died during week ending February 18