Clay County and the city of West Point have taken large strides to improve economically and socially. ARPA Clay County and the city of West Point are both […]
Spring 2022
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Noxubee County to work on infrastructure
Both Noxubee County and the city of Macon have construction projects well underway. As the time approaches for the Mississippi legislature to decide on its American Rescue Act […]
Spring 2022
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‘We preserve our culture through our food’: Vietnamese refugees thrive in Biloxi
It was the second weekend of February, Super Bowl Sunday, followed by Valentine’s Day. But at the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church on Oak Street in Biloxi, another celebration […]
Fall 2021
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The father of SEC baseball
Ron Polk laid foundation for Mississippi State’s national championship baseball program In explaining the natural world, Aristotle introduced the idea of first cause, which maintains that things in […]
Fall 2021
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Our Readers Fall 2021
With each issue of Progress, we sit down with a handful of readers to learn a bit about them. These aren’t always news-makers, but each has their own […]
Fall 2021
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3 Inspired People: Fall 2021
In every community, there are those among us who lead by quiet example. They seldom hold positions of power, nor do they have a title or any official […]
Fall 2021
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Federal COVID funds stand to make major impact in Columbus, Lowndes
Columbus, Lowndes to receive combined $16.6 million Lowndes County and the city of Columbus will both wait another year before they receive all their American Rescue Plan Act […]
Fall 2021
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For the love of Waverley
Couple works to restore 1852 Mansion in West Point for a 21st century family If the cliche “labor of love” didn’t already exist, it would have to be […]
Fall 2021
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Oktibbeha seeing increase in economic activity
Starkville takes action to reduce crime As mask mandates and COVID-19 precautions have decreased, Starkville and Oktibbeha County have seen an increase in sales, recreation and social interaction. […]
Fall 2021
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Travel: Hot Tamale Trail
Origin stories of Mississippi tamales differ, but multiple varieties of this Delta staple are available throughout state While many people think of cotton or fried chicken as staple […]
Fall 2021
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West Point sees return of old traditions, new economic boost
New mayor says only way for city to be successful is if everyone works together Clay County and the city of West Point have taken large strides to […]
Fall 2021
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Old businesses expand while others plant roots in Noxubee
22-mile road reseal project among infrastructure improvements in county Noxubee County saw the arrival of several new infrastructure projects and businesses throughout the past few months. While the COVID-19 […]