Adopt an ‘angel’ for Christmas
The Christmas season is a time for giving, and there are many in Lawrence County in need. One way you can help is by adopting an “angel” from the annual community Angel Tree for whom to provide gifts for Christmas. There are children of all ages available to choose from on trees set up at…
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Bouncy Bert is a Mountain Cur mix available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about 6 months old and expected to grow to be a large-sized dog. This chunky baby loves to play and is willing to keep his new humans active. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love…
Read MoreMississippi Governor’s School seeking high school scholars, applications due Dec. 15
Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors from across the state for the 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School. Held June 2-15, the two-week residential honors program will bring scholars to The W’s campus to “equip them with an intensive experience to develop their gifts alongside like-minded students,” according to…
Read MoreLloyd Joseph Bergeron Jr.
Lloyd Joseph Bergeron Jr., 55, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 24, 2023. Lloyd was born on Nov. 14, 1968, in Houma, La., to Lloyd Sr. and Rose Ramirez Bergeron of Houma, La. There will be a memorial service at a later date. He is survived by his children, Katherine Odom,…
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Ernie is a Mountain Cur mix, available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about six months old and may grow up to be a large-sized dog. This big baby is a wiggly bundle of fun. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love on Facebook.
Read MoreTommie Jean Sumrall Bridges
Funeral services for Tommie Jean Sumrall Bridges were held Nov. 21, 2023, at Old Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in the Whitesand Cemetery. Rev. Micah Rutland officiated, assisted by Rev. Terry Phillips and Rev. Michael Giles. Mrs. Bridges, 88, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Nov. 18 at the Merit Health-Wesley Medical…
Read MoreDorothy Griffith Jackson
Dorothy Griffith Jackson, 84, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Dorothy was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Prentiss to Ethel and Louise Griffith. A funeral service was held Nov. 22 at Wanilla Baptist Church in Monticello, with Bro. Jeff Vosbrink officiating. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of…
Read MoreDanny P. Lockett
We are sad to announce the death of Danny P. Lockett, of Ruth, on Sept. 14, 2023, at the age of 49. He died at home of a heart attack. He was the son of Thomas P. Lockett and Myrtis Louise Beard. He was an Army veteran and a licensed HVAC technician. He loved to…
Read MorePaul Clifton Wojtal
Paul Clifton Wojtal, 79, of Sontag, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at King’s Daughter’s Medical Center in Brookhaven. Paul was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Chicago, Ill., to Alfred John and Shirley Elaine Brown Wojtal. A funeral service was held Nov. 21 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag, with graveside following in the church cemetery.…
Read MoreDrought conditions impact Christmas tree farmers
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the next three years on his Chunky, Miss., Christmas tree farm after this year’s severe to exceptional drought conditions that spanned most of the state. “It’s been a rough year because of the drought,” said May, who owns…
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