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State funds Southeast Mississippi safety projects

In Pearl River, Jackson, Forrest, George and Stone counties, local officials said the money will support projects including emergency facilities and infrastructure upgrades.

Lucedale to end water fluoridation May 15 after years below target

The state requires Lucedale to either restore fluoride to optimal levels or formally discontinue fluoridation so the public record reflects the system's current status.

Lucedale plans mountain bike park on 60-acre site

Organizers expect the first phase of trail development to be ready by summer 2026, with expansion planned for 2027 and full completion in 2028.

Mississippi schools brace for new ratings under tougher standards

This is the first school year under the revised system, which raised the district cutoff for an A by 15 points. State reporting says the 2025-26 grades will be released in fall 2026 and will set a new baseline for future comparisons.

$1.9M Barton-Basin Community Center underway

Construction begins on George County's $1.9 million Barton-Basin Community Center, a multipurpose facility designed for large gatherings, emergency staging, and improved community accessibility by early 2027.

Lucedale plans to join growing list of cities using automated surveillance cameras

Lucedale Police join the trend of using AI-powered license plate readers. While officials tout their effectiveness in finding missing people and stolen cars, residents voice concerns over privacy and accuracy.

Lucedale leaders push lawmakers for help with roads, utilities and housing

Population growth is driving Lucedale leaders to focus on traffic, utilities and long-term planning ahead of the 2026 session.

Southeast Mississippi leaders share priorities ahead of 2026 session

Leaders across southeast Mississippi outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, highlighting shared challenges facing local governments.

Agritourism brings economic, educational benefits to Lucedale

As traditional agriculture faces labor shortages, aging farmers and economic pressure, a growing number of Mississippi farms are turning to agritourism to stay afloat.

Contract standoff sends Lucedale inmates to other counties

A contract dispute over who pays for Lucedale inmates housed at the George County Regional Correctional Facility has led the police department to transport detainees to neighboring counties.

Mississippi leads nation in deadly heartworm infections

“We diagnose about 1 in every 8 dogs with heartworm disease,” said Tamara Huff, shelter director of Hub City Humane Society. “Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes … it just takes one bite from one mosquito for your pet’s life to change.”

‘I got my life back’: Mississippi man uses brain implant to regain independence

RJ Tanner lives on a quiet farm in George County — far from major hospitals or technology hubs — but he’s one of the first people in the world to receive a Neuralink brain-computer interface.