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See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
To combat health care disparities and promote early detection of cervical and breast cancers, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a crucial screening event in Holmes County. Like many rural areas, Holmes County faces significant health care disparities due to limited...
Federal Grant Funds Professional Growth for Mississippi Delta STEM Teachers
Delta State University has launched a new program to help STEM teachers in the Delta. The Collaborative for Rural STEM Education program provides resources and professional development. Its funding comes from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This year’s program has 22 teachers from 12 districts, including Clarksdale Municipal School District […]
2026 offensive lineman Donel Robinson experiences fast start on recruiting trail
2026 offensive lineman prospect Donel Robinson opened up a lot of eyes last season on the gridiron. Going into his junior season at Holmes County Central High School, the On3 three-star prospect faces an adjustment, however, in the trenches. Last year saw Robinson start at right tackle and he was dominant at times along the […] The post 2026 offensive lineman Donel Robinson experiences fast start on recruiting trail appeared first on On3.
Boom! Four-star safety Cortez Thomas commits to Ole Miss
And just like that, four-star safety Cortez Thomas is an Ole Miss Rebel. The 6-0.5, 180-pounder out of Holmes County (Miss.) High School announced his commitment to the Rebels on Wednesday. Thomas is rated as the No. 18 safety in America and the No. 9 player in the state of...
Holmes County defensive back commits to Ole Miss football
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A Holmes County Central High School football player has announced his commitment to Ole Miss football and head coach Lane Kiffin. Cortez Thomas confirmed his commitment to the Rebels on Wednesday. Thomas, a four-star DB, chose Ole Miss over offers from Mississippi State and Texas...
Holmes County’s Cortez Thomas commits to Ole Miss
Ole Miss added another in-state, blue-chip talent on Wednesday with the commitment of Holmes County Central defensive back Cortez Thomas. Thomas is a four-star prospect, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, and also held offers from Mississippi State, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Southern Miss and more. Thomas is ranked 217th overall in the class of 2025 and ninth in the state of ...
Three charged in Mississippi Dollar General robbery
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men and one woman have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at a Mississippi Dollar General. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said the robbery happened at the Dollar General in Blackhawk around 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21. According to the sheriff, store employees inside […]
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