JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services issued the following news: Essie Austin, a certified rehabilitation counselor employed with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, was the Eupora Rotary Club's guest speaker on Aug. 13.She has been employed with MDRS for 19 years. Austin started with the agency as counselor assistant, was promoted to counselor then to deputy district manager. She now works in the position of training speciali  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University's Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center is announcing the recipients of a community-focused placemaking and revitalization program. The Small Town Revitalization program, supported by the Small Town Center, received 27 applications and was able to award funds to 11 communities to support projects ranging from master plans to pocket parks to street art to retail hubs and more. Co  more