Last November, I drove all the way to Higden, Arkansas for a silent retreat. Silent retreat = no talking and silent rest. Practicing silence means turning off and putting away all distractions to …
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IUKA, Miss. – This past Tuesday, Rooster Tail Gallery and Studio hosted a highly anticipated watercolor workshop with renowned artist, Wyatt Waters, known for his masterful plein air techniques …
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Arts Education Champion

This award highlights an artist, teaching artist, educator, school, or program that has demonstrated a commitment to arts education and has positively influenced the lives of students through …

Tishomingo County High School Freshman Named MHSAA Miss 4A Basketball

Meg Moore's story is inspirational, and it’s clear that she’s not just a talented athlete but a remarkable individual as well. Her accomplishments as a freshman, particularly winning the MHSAA …

Inspiring Future Stars: Spence Coffman Visits Tishomingo Middle School

On Wednesday morning, Tishomingo Middle School had the honor of hosting a special guest speaker, Spence Coffman, a proud graduate of Tishomingo High School and a rising star in professional baseball. …

Former TCHS Brave participates in Charity Football Game

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Former TCHS Brave Jim Riley played Football at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at MSU. They raised $550,000 for charity and the Reclaimed Project.

Golden Volunteer Fire Department to Host Fundraiser on March 29

GOLDEN, Miss. – The Golden Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to join them on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for a fundraiser event at the fire station, located at 226 Front Street in …

Belmont Business Owner Launches AI Assistant for Insurance Agents

BELMONT, Miss. – Tamara Pharr, owner of Mc-Wright Insurance Group in Belmont, is stepping into the tech world with the launch of "Calvin," an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for …

El Picante Bar Cuts the Ribbon

IUKA, Miss - Local officials, staff, and owners gathered to cut the ribbon for El Picante Bar. Mayor Kenny Carson said “we congratulate El Picante on their liquor license and the nice new …

Local Photographers Expand Their Craft at New Orleans Workshop

Professional photographer Jenny Miller of Red Bay, AL, and photographer and model Shelby Smith of Belmont, MS recently traveled to New Orleans to take part in an exclusive photography workshop and …

Intentionally Aware

Our modern world is so fast paced. The expectations are right here, right now, and on demand. Today’s modern life depicts that we can have anything and everything at the touch of a button. Consider …

North Mississippi & Alabama Railroad: A Historical Journey and Future Vision

A Rich History Rooted in Strategy The name "North Mississippi and Alabama Railroad" carries a profound historical significance, tied to strategic decisions made in the late 1800s. During that era, …
NEWS

13 March 2025

Belmont Cardinals Dominate in Recent Baseball Matchups

The Belmont Varsity Cardinals have kicked off their season in commanding fashion, securing three consecutive victories over Tremont, Hickory Flat, and Tupelo Christian. Cardinals Crush Tremont in …

6 March 2025

27 February 2025

New Iuka Methodist congregation to start meeting this Sunday

The Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church is excited to announce the opening of Grace United Methodist Church in Iuka, Mississippi.   Our worship services will begin at …

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.

Coming Home with the Gaithers

Ladye Love Long Smith with Bill Gaither and Reggie Smith upstairs at the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse in Iuka, Miss

Does anything pass through a small town quicker than gossip? Maybe, but in Iuka growing up your parents knew what you had been doing before you made it home by curfew. I am pretty certain by now, …

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 …

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As you experience or encounter new things, your brain must encode this information via the right neural networks at the right time.

Head and neck cancer survivor gets new Jaw in a Day

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Automotive stocks: The effect of tariffs on shares of popular automakers

Finder examines how car stocks fare before and after auto tariffs start.

Automotive stocks: The effect of tariffs on shares of popular automakers

Finder examines how car stocks fare before and after auto tariffs start.

More states are filling a federal gap by helping police track stolen guns

The Trace reports that when a gun goes missing, the chances that it'll be used in a crime go up, so reporting requirements can help police track down firearms beforehand—but the laws do more than that, too.

With an ally in the White House, Moms for Liberty renews its fight against a longtime target

Chalkbeat reports on Moms for Liberty's ongoing efforts to drive conservative parent activism and sway local and national education agendas.

Belmont Football Players on the Road to Recovery After Injuries in Game Against Kossuth

BELMONT, Miss - The Belmont and Kossuth football communities were shaken after a Friday night game was cut short due to serious injuries suffered by two Belmont players, Sophomore Kylei Estes and …

Belmont Golf Team Advances to State Championship

BELMONT, Miss - The Belmont High School golf team has earned a spot in the state championship, set to take place on October 28-29 at Shiloh Ridge Golf Course in Corinth. After an impressive season …

Belmont Athletics Foundation Donates New Tennis Ball Machine

BELMONT, Miss - The Belmont tennis program received a significant boost recently, thanks to the generosity of the Belmont Athletics Foundation, which gifted the team with a state-of-the-art tennis …

Update on Estes and Merino: Thoughts and Prayers for Injured Players at the Belmont vs Kossuth Football Game

The Friday night football game between the Belmont Cardinals and Kossuth Aggies ended with 21 seconds left in the third quarter after Belmont player Kylei Estes suffered a potentially serious injury …
Past News

Hikers Start off the New Year at Tishomingo State Park

Tishomingo State Park along with Friends of Tishomingo State Park held its 10th annual First Day Hike on New Year’s Day with over 100 attendees. It has become a tradition for some families to …

8 Ways to Have an Affordable Holiday Season

Is it just me or has life become expensive? Recently on a grocery trip, I spent $55.40 for only 10 items, the majority of which were vegetables! What in the world?! When prices continue to rise and …

#LoveLikeLucas Free Thanksgiving Meal

The friends and family of Lucas Russo will be providing a free Thanksgiving meal again this year on Thanksgiving Day at the Iuka Church of Christ. If you are not able to get out to join us and …

Beautiful Mural Completed on side of New Mexican Restaurant in Iuka

IUKA, Miss - Artist Jose Torres, who moved from Peribam, Mexico, to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has created murals in 43 states over the past 13 years. His current project, 'La Catrina,' is on display …

Tishomingo County High School Students Learn Canning from Mississippi State University Extension Agent Emily Vestal

TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss - Mississippi State University Extension Agent Emily Vestal recently taught a hands-on canning class with Mrs. Faith Robinson’s students at Tishomingo County High School. …