Travis Alan Thomas
Travis Alan Thomas, 47, of Monticello, passed away Jan. 12, 2022. He was born Aug.20, 1974, in Tallahassee, Fla., to A.D. and Helen Lucille Reeves Thomas. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his daughter, Kayleigh Thomas; and his sister,…
Read MoreAllison Marie Chiasson Tynes
Allison Marie Chiasson Tynes, 53, of Monticello, went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 14, 2022. Allison was born to Alice Marie Stein Chiasson in Charity Hospital in New Orleans, La., on June 20, 1968. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her husband, Andy, and her son, Eddie. Allison also…
Read MoreDonald Kenneth Walker
Donald Kenneth Walker was born Dec. 5, 1940, the son of the late Paul Jack Walker and Mattie Bass Walker, of Monticello. He is survived by his widow, Anna Sills Walker; one daughter, Christy W. Echert (Heath); and one granddaughter, Emmy Echert, of Daphne, Ala. Also surviving Mr. Walker are his cousins, Tommy Bass, Dr.…
Read More$210M investment in teacher pay proposed
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar are proposing a $210 million investment in teachers over the next two years, raising a teacher’s base pay on average by $4,700. “Chairman DeBar traveled all over the state in the fall for teacher listening sessions, held a committee hearing, and met with teachers in…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Jan. 31 The 2020-21 Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets may be purchased beginning Jan. 4 in the Chamber office, located on the third floor of the Lawrence County Courthouse. Deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 26. Feb. 26 The 2022 Lawrence…
Read MoreGinger “Cookie” Kay Becton
Ginger “Cookie” Kay Becton, 66, of Guyton, Ga., passed away Dec. 24, 2021, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Ethan Conner and Ann Lovella Copeland Conner. “Cookie” was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Silver Creek and attended…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Hosemann sees challenges, opportunities in 2022 Legislative Session
A packed agenda awaited legislators who returned to the Mississippi Capitol to convene the 2022 Legislative Session on Jan. 4. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann expects the biggest challenge to be overseeing the expenditure of the $1.8 billion allocated to the state from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The broad categories the federal funds must…
Read MoreMDOT is ready for winter
After weeks of unseasonably warm weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions have arrived in the Magnolia State. Weather can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is prepared to respond to winter weather and extreme cold events. “The extreme winter weather in 2021 provided unique challenges for MDOT, and our crews are committed to safety…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Deare Hyde
Carolyn Sue Deare Hyde, 85, of Monticello, peacefully departed this earthly life at Lawrence County Hospital on Dec. 29, 2021. She was born on Dec. 26, 1936, in Sontag to A.D. and Minnie Daughdrill Turnage. A graveside service was held Dec. 31 at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Monticello. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. A…
Read MoreChristmas House Decorating Contest Winners
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a Christmas House Decorating Contest. Winners of the contest received a yard sign with their award mention and a Ramey’s $50 gift card.
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