By Misty Strieff Prine                 “God didn’t call you to be LIKED, He called you to be LIGHT. And LIGHT, by its very nature, makes darkness uncomfortable.” – Unknown                 I wrote this as one of my devotionals the other night on my Facebook Page, The Upward Way and the Lord REALLY laid it upon my heart to share this message through this platform as well as it reaches many who do not do social media. It moved me so much and I felt like it was meant to be shared

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive note, the series has always been a feast for the eyes and ears, with pleasing, if not groundbreaking special effects and musical scores that heart-pumpingly convey that technological developments are happening every minute. But the films have never quite stuck the landing critically or commercially. The 1982 original is a “cult” movie that defenders see as ahead of t

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released the 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Report, which shows Mississippi's chronic absenteeism rate rose to 27.6%, representing 120,408 students who missed important instructional time in the last school year. This reflects an increase from the 2023-24 rate of 24.4%.   Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year (equivalent to 18 days) for any reason, which includes

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The difference between a whistleblower or a tattler is their mission- no matter what they...

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the 'Great ShakeOut' earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential actions to take during an earthquake, which are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a sturdy table or desk if possible, protecting your head and neck. HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Individuals and organizations can register

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB A popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it tries too hard to subvert...

In neighborhoods and backroads across Mississippi, the school bus stop is one of the most vulnerable places a child will stand. Yet every...

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Diwali, often referred to as the "Festival of Lights", is a celebration of joy, hope, and togetherness observed by millions around the...

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Nothing wrong with relaxing.  With the right timing and amount. Being lazy? Nothing wrong with...

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB             Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson is known as a top-tier talent without top-tier...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through...

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB Jokes linking football and religion, especially Christianity, are common. “One gets Americans to sit...

By Ron Powers Back in June of 1989 Cher, the Goddess of Pop, released a top 10 hit called “If I Could Turn Back Time”. The song was the...

By Ron Powers

One-third of children killed in car accidents are not  in car seats, booster seats or seat belts. During Child Passenger Safety Week,...

By: Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB NOTE:  Many theaters have this Japanese animated film available in both “Subbed” and “Dubbed” versions....

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality...

Special to WTWZ September 16 would have marked the 100th birthday of B.B. King, a milestone that offers the perfect moment to reflect on...

me (Photo credit MS Public Broadcasting) Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will premiere  Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar...