Mississippi Athletic Conference girls’ golf teams did not have to wait long to curse the weather gods. more

This week was hurdles week for Lancer boys’ track and field. more

On grassy fields all over the country this Easter weekend, kids were on the hunt for candy and other goodies. more

North Scott’s girls’ track team only ran in one meet last week, but they made the most of it. more

Last Thursday, I was interviewing cast members of Lancer Productions’ upcoming “9 to 5: The Musical.” The show is based on the 1980 film of the same name, starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton. more

April 24, 1985: Craig Hintz was chosen to succeed Ed Fischer as principal at North Scott High School. Hintz was currently serving as associate principal and athletic director. He had been with the district for 11 years, starting in 1974 as a math teacher at the junior high. Superintendent Doug Otto said a search was underway for a new associate principal, and he expected the duties of athletic director would continue to be combined with that position. more

Taxes on gambling continued their downward trend in March as revenue from both casino wagering and sports wagering. more

This week a bill I have been pushing for years finally got passed by both Chambers and is sitting on the Governor’s desk.  For firefighters and police officers in the 411 system, this bill provides full cancer coverage.  These individuals work in extremely stressful and dangerous environments yet in code they were only covered for 14 different kinds of cancer.  We all know there are dozens and dozens of varieties of cancer and its unacceptable we had officers and firefighters not getting coverage for cancers that their job may have caused. I have championed this bill for years and I am thrilled we are finally getting it done.  more

"One cast member really impressed us with his acting and singing abilities. What was really remarkable was that cast member is Jax Huntley is a student at John Glenn Elementary School ..." more

"Salute to Mark Ridolfi and wishes for a happy and busy retirement. I have so enjoyed the many articles in the NSP. Your presence at events and meetings keeps us informed ..." more

"As members in good standing of the GOP, will you ever grow a spine and push back against his obvious push toward fascism? You have abdicated your oath to the constitution and ceded your responsibilities in the congress to the president ..." more

"We are losing our democracy and our constitutional rights to an authoritarian executive branch. Senators Ernst and Grassley, and Representative Miller-Meeks should be explaining why they are doing nothing but watching it happen ..." more

Homeowners looking to increase their square footage may wish to consider the great outdoors. more

To those unfamiliar with lawn maintenance, the term “scarify” might sound like something horror movie directors hope to do to audiences who watch their films. But scarifying has nothing to do with frightening filmgoers, and everything to do with promoting a lush, green and healthy lawn. more

Renovations around the house require an investment of time and often considerable amounts of money. Findings from the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study show that home renovations are becoming more expensive. The median renovation spending for homeowners has gone up 60 percent since 2020. Angi, a home services website, reports the average renovation cost for homes between 1,250 and 1,600 square feet is $51,772, but the final cost of home renovations depends on the scope of the project. more

Open concept floor plans may be losing appeal. According to the design experts with Martha Stewart, open floor plans are giving way to a rise in separate spaces. more

Home renovations are significant undertakings. Though some projects require more sizable investments of time and money than others, all merit homeowners’ attention and inspire some excitement when pondering the finished product. more

Homeowners make many notable decisions when designing their home interiors, with some choices proving more bold than others. The decision to decorate with neutral colors might not be the boldest move homeowners can make, but there are numerous reasons to stay neutral with a color scheme. more

People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow. more

Kitchens and bathrooms are two popular areas to address when renovating a home. Modernize Home Services says 26 percent of sellers make bathroom improvements to their homes before listing. Midscale bath remodels will net a return on investment of about 64 percent, while a luxury bathroom overhaul has an ROI of about 57 percent. more