METEOR SHOWER COMING SOON

FROM NASA: This week the Earth is entering a stream of debris from giant Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Forecasters say the show could be especially good this year because the Moon is nearly new when the shower peaks on... Read More.

Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend (MSAW) Holiday

Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(ff) provides a Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend (MSAW) holiday in the State of Mississippi. The holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products. The 2019 MSAW holiday takes place between 12:01 A.M.... Read More.

ROAD AND HIGHWAY OPENING/CLOSURE UPDATES

From: Peter Nimrod - MS Levee BoardHwy 16 in the Delta National Forest between Rolling & Holly Bluff is resurfacing –however, there is some major damage along this roadway that will need to be repairedbefore it is reopened to the public.The Satartia... Read More.

Don’t Forget:  See Tracks? Think Train!

From Kimbler Sloan - Mississippi Operation Lifesaver With the beginning of the school year right around the corner, it is crucial for everyone to remember the importance of safe behavior around railroad tracks. Every single day in 2013, someone died as a result of trespassing on railroad tracks.... Read More.

MEET THE MAVS

Meet The Mavs will be Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 5 - 7:30 pm.  Delicious Catfish plates will be available for $10 a plate.  Includes Fish, hush puppies, french fries, tea and dessert for just $10.  Cash or credit cards will be accepted.  Save... Read More.

HUNTER EDUCATION SAFETY COURSE

HUNTER EDUCATION SAFETY COURSEA Hunter Education Safety Course has been scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2019.  The 10-hour course will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Mississippi State University Extension Office, locate at 16463 US Hwy 49, Suite A, in Belzoni.  Hunter Education classes... Read More.

Lady Raiders Softball Tomorrow

Benton Academy Lady Raiders will play their first game of the season tomorrow, July 26, 2019 on the road at North Sunflower Academy.  Game time is 4:00 pm for the B game and 5:30 pm for the A team game.  Natalie Whitehead will... Read More.