Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

12/15/2025

Christmas is almost here, and there is still plenty of festive fun across South Mississippi. Get the details on the Southeast Mississippi Planner: https://loom.ly/hLb_Fdk

12/11/2025

We were happy to be a part of the magic. Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/10/2025

Four years after Poplarville’s main post office closed due to structural damage — and months after federal officials said construction on a new facility would begin — no work has started at the site. See how residents are reacting to the ongoing delays: https://loom.ly/jscx8PE

12/03/2025

As Lamar County’s population continues to rise, emergency officials say fire and medical services are facing a sharp increase in call volume! Read the full story at www.rhcjcnews.com to how first responders are adapting, expanding training, and preparing for future growth. 🔗

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As Lamar County’s population continues to rise, emergency officials say fire and medical services are facing a sharp increase in call volume, straining staff...

11/26/2025

Mississippi may soon require hunters to report every deer they harvest, a move lawmakers and wildlife officials say would provide essential data to better manage the state’s deer population and monitor chronic wasting disease.

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Mississippi may soon require hunters to report every deer they harvest, a move lawmakers and wildlife officials say would provide essential data to better ma...

11/25/2025

Mississippi commercial fishermen say years of pushing lawmakers for tougher import and labeling rules are finally translating into national policy proposals. With a new federal bill that would require clear labeling on seafood being proposed, industry leaders are optimistic that legislative attention could promote reform. 🔗

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Mississippi commercial fisherman say years of pushing lawmakers for tougher import and labeling rules are finally translating into national policy proposals ...

11/24/2025

RHCJC takes on Washington, D.C.✈️ From Nov. 12-14, a group of students embraced the nations capital city!

First, they traveled to the Howard Center of Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland. They later met journalists César Batiz and Philip Obaji Jr., recipients of the International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Knight International Journalism Award.

The trip climaxed at the ICFJ awards dinner and ended with a tour of Gray Media.

Students enjoyed this opportunity to network, visit historic monuments and spend quality time together.

We thank the Scripps Howard Foundation for making this trip possible.

11/10/2025

Facing a difficult recruitment crisis, Stone County is taking action. A new teen cadet program has been launched to build a pipeline of future first responders and address staffing shortages.

Facing the same recruitment challenges seen across the country, the Stone County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new cadet program to prepare teens for c...

11/05/2025

Rapid population growth in Lamar County is driving major plans for new schools, expanded infrastructure, and increased public services! Discover more about how the county is prepping for the future at www.rhcjcnews.com. 🔗

https://loom.ly/ZlW8YUQ

Rapid population growth in Lamar County is driving major plans for new schools, expanded infrastructure, and increased public services as officials prepare f...

11/03/2025

Gulfport residents and city officials are taking action on recurring litter concerns, which affects far more than the city's appearance! Learn how the city is partnering with residents to tackle the issue! 🔗

https://loom.ly/Z83NBPw

Gulfport is rolling out “$1,000 Fine No Dumping" signs and urging residents to report litter violations, part of a city push to tackle what officials — and r...

10/30/2025

Pearl River County is turning a long-abandoned site into a generational project that could transform the local economy! The new industrial park, formerly a wood chip mill, is designed to attract diverse industries — from aerospace to healthcare — and provide long-term job opportunities. 🔗


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Pearl River County is building a new industrial park that officials say could transform the local economy and create long-term job opportunities for resident...