Belmont's New Celebrity: Potbelly Pig Roams the Streets and Charms Locals

BELMONT, Miss - Belmont has a new star, and it's not your usual furry friend. A potbelly pig, affectionately dubbed “Porkchop” by locals, has been spotted trotting around town, turning heads and …
Reading can be a wonderful escape from the daily grind, offering a chance to immerse yourself in different worlds and perspectives. Do you have a favorite genre you turn to when you need that break?
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The Tishomingo County School District responded to a rumored threat that was brought to the district’s attention by a parent late Wednesday night, September 4th, concerning Tishomingo County High …
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Ever heard “where there is a will, there is a way?” Tri-State Cross for Christ had a will to see a cross rise high above the tree line on a hill along Highway 72 and they found their …
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5 September 2024

29 August 2024

Tishomingo County High Football Kicks Off the Season with Senior Night against Alcorn Central

The Lady Braves Volleyball team has been hitting the court since school was back in session. Catch them in action at their next home game on August 29 against Kossuth. Check TCHS Athletics social …

Belmont School Fundraiser Raises $12,810, Students Celebrate with Fun Run and Color Run

BELMONT, MS - Though Belmont’s two-week fundraiser narrowly missed its $15,000 goal, the $12,810 raised is still a significant accomplishment. Support for the fundraiser came from all 50 states, …

Halo Studio: A Dream Realized on Belmont’s Main Street

BELMONT, Miss - Nestled in the heart of Belmont, Halo Studio is more than just a salon—it's the manifestation of a lifelong dream. For the owner, Alyssa Grubbs, the inspiration behind Halo Studio …

Sterling Images Model and Talent Agency Holds Auditions at Tammy Wynette Legacy Center

TREMONT, Miss - Aspiring actors, models, singers, and dancers in Mississippi have an exciting opportunity on the horizon. Sterling Images Model and Talent Agency, known for discovering and nurturing …
SCHOOLS
Belmont

Belmont High School Football Kicks Off this week while Volleyball and Golf are in full swing

School has been in session for a month now and sports are in full swing. Belmont High Volleyball and Golf is in full swing, with Football to kickoff this Friday night at home against Smithville. …

Burnsville

Fun Days at Burnsville School!

Mrs. Mullins 1st grade class

Capturing Back-to-School Moments: Fun-filled Learning Activities at Burnsville K-8, Shared by Mr. Ken Nunley!

IES

Celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Iuka Elementary School

Kaycee Burcham MD & Amanda Murray RN with the lungs paid for by Tri-State grant.

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Iuka Elementary School, a week dedicated to educating our students about the dangers of drug misuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free …

IMS

7th Grader Places 3rd in TCHS Regional Meet

Peyton Vick, 7th grader, is on the TCHS track & field team. This is her first year to compete in any event. She placed 3rd in the hurdles event at the TCHS Regional meet where she competed against …

Tishomingo

Basketball Victories, Veterans Day Event, and Progress Reports

Harper Holt and Jayden Switcher

What's up, Bulldogs? It's Jayden and Harper again, here to fill you in on all the Bulldog Buzz! We would like to start off our newsletter by congratulating our Bulldog basketball teams! We have had …

TCHS

Open Positions in School District

Tishomingo County School District currently has a wide range of job openings available. Everything from Substitute teaching positions to an administrative leadership role. The following is a list of positions and who to contact if you are interested in working for Tishomingo County School District.

Sports

Tishomingo School Launches Youth Volleyball Program for 1st-6th Graders

TISHOMINGO, Miss — Excitement is buzzing in Tishomingo as the local school introduces its first-ever youth volleyball program. The new initiative, aimed at 1st through 6th graders, marks a …

“For a True Love of the Game”

BURNSVILLE, Miss. - - - Saturday, August 17, 2024 was a big day in sports. No, the ESPN crew did not come down from Bristol, Connecticut nor did ABC, NBC, Fox, or CBS come down. There was no giant …

Northeast Unveils New Design for Ricky G. Ford Court Inside Bonner Arnold Coliseum

A look at the renovated Bonner Arnold Coliseum at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

BOONEVILLE, Miss. - The building at the heart of Hill Country basketball will greet fans with an altered look during the upcoming 2024-25 season. Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the campus of …

Iuka 8U Dixie Youth All-Star Team is headed to State

Players pictured (left to right): Ayden Parsons, Mackson Crum, Zeb Watson, Everett James, James Daugherty, Gunner Johnson, Grayson Skinner, Jackson Hendrix, Drake Morgan, AJ Glidewell, and JAse Bennett. Not pictured are the coaches: Jonathan Skinner, Brett Morgan, Christy Glidewell, and Kylan Crum

These boys will travel to Lincoln County, Mississippi, to play in the state tournament. They won the district tournament in Hamilton punching their ticket to the state playoffs. Please join us in …

OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Obituary of Carolyn Ledbetter Zagrodzky
IUKA, Miss - Carolyn Ledbetter Zagrodzky, age 59 passed away, Sunday, September 1, 2024. Carolyn enjoyed traveling with her husband Bob. They had many adventures! Their trips to the mountains to …
Obituary of Frederick Lee Rhodes
IUKA, Miss - Frederick Lee Rhodes, 77, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Freddy was a military veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He …
Obituary of George Mitchel Yow
George Mitchel Yow, 77, of Iuka, MS, passed from this life at his home on September 1, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1947, in Booneville, MS, to Zeb and Mary Taylor Yow. George graduated from …
Obituary of Patricia Diane Pruitt
BELMONT, MS – Patricia Diane Pruitt, 75, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at NMMC in Iuka, MS. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS and was a member of the Tishomingo United Methodist …
Obituary of Nancy Dexter
IUKA, Miss - Nancy Dexter, age 76, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 24,2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy Dexter was born to Bill and Louise Barnette on July 26, 1948, in …
Obituary of Brian Bishop
Brian Bishop passed away unexpectedly on August4, 2024 in Panama City, Panama at the age of 50. Born on November 12,1973 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He leaves behind his two children Christopher …
LIFESTYLE
FOOD

Beef Stroganoff for one last comfort food meal

Spring has been a bit slow in coming, and chilly evenings have made us want some comfort food meals to warm us up after working outdoors. One night we warmed up frozen red beans and rice, and it was …

Fizz and Champy’s delight on Colbert County getaway!

Leaving our dining options open is always a good idea when we travel, and on our Colbert County trip we found some treasures!We initially planned to eat that night at the Rattlesnake Saloon, but it …

Flashback to a reader favorite: Sausage Cornbread

Revisiting this favorite that was printed a year ago! With a new job taking up a lot of my time, cooking has gone to the back burner for me over the past month. Thankfully, I have a husband who …

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TRAVEL

Tri-State Cross Coming Soon

We are excited to announce the Tri-State Cross for CHRIST will be coming soon to the intersection of Highway 72 East and O.E. Barrett Road in Iuka, MS. The Burns family donated the beautiful property …

Heritage Day Saturday in Mineral Springs Park

Iuka will be busier than ever as we "Bring Everyone Together" for this Heritage Day Festival. Saturday is the day for fun in and around downtown Iuka! From Mineral Springs Park and Jaybird Park, …

Ribbon Cutting at Sweet Scoops

Local officials, family, and friends gathered to cut the ribbon for Sweet Scoops. Owner Amber Foote reported that “we offer the tastiest treats in town, everything from 16 flavors of Blue Bell …

PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVES
This is a Surviving Photograph of the Holcut Basketball Team. Names of the Pictured are Below.
Holcut Basketball Team
Rachel Hester brought this great photo by the office to share with our readers. It is the Holcut Basketball team taken sometime before 1960. Pictured are, top row, from left: Cleston Scruggs - …
Small Aircraft that Michael Hendrix Has Crafted
Aircraft Builder in Belmont, MS
Michael S. Hendrick moved to Belmont, Mississippi in August of 2023 after living in the Red Bay area for five years. He got his high school diploma after completing the 11th grade at Natchez High …
Corn Field in Mississippi Previously Occupied by Native Mississippians
Conservation Corner - Rich History
We as Mississippians are fortunate to have such a rich history of early human life. For example, remains of a Paleo-Indian were found near Natchez in 1846. It was found with the remains of several …
I Have Returned
Folks, as you can tell from the headline of this column, which you can guess was either taken from Major General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic quote upon American forces retaking the Philippines …
Compassion earned a smile from a snake
We were sitting there watching my wife’s favorite TV show, “Ice Road Truckers” when i looked out the window and saw something black moving across the driveway. It was big and long …