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Mary Catherine, the chamber director, completed a week of leadership training with the Delta Regional Authority in Louisiana, focusing on regional growth and community development.

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is awarding over $1 million in funding, including $10,000 grants, to local entrepreneurs in Washington County. Applications are open now.

A local organization expresses enthusiasm for ongoing collaboration with Delta-based small businesses, emphasizing the importance of Main Street to the economy.

Private landowners in Mississippi are helping restore black bear populations through their cooperation with wildlife biologists. Conservation efforts are gaining momentum after near elimination in the early 1900s.

Officials will conduct a test of the emergency notification sirens shortly. The test is routine and not an emergency.

Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office has activated new Flock Safety cameras to enhance crime prevention and investigation efforts.

The Coahoma County Detention Center received a rare perfect score on the state health department’s comprehensive inspection, highlighting its operational excellence.

Western Line School District has been designated as a Mississippi School of Innovation, marking a significant step in expanding educational opportunities in the Delta.

The City of Greenville celebrated the career of Fire Chief Ruben Brown, Sr., during a ceremony honoring his 33 years of service and leadership.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has been collecting data on black bears for more than two decades, providing vital insights into population growth and lineage.