Governor Reeves Announces Creation of Governor’s Office of Military Affairs and Appoints Director
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, within the Mississippi Development Authority, to better coordinate our military and national security efforts in and around the state. This office will align and integrate the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security priorities, aerospace investments, and university research to…
Read MoreSue Lambert
Sue Lambert, 73, of Silver Creek, passed away June 22, 2021, at Diversicare in Brookhaven. Sue was born March 16, 1948, in Brookhaven, to N.S. “Simp” and Donis Hill Lambert. A funeral service was held June 24 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with graveside services following in Bethshan Memorial Park in Monticello. Bro. Jimmy…
Read MoreMelody Nicole Rutland Travis
A funeral service for Melody Nicole Rutland Travis was held June 26, 2021, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, with burial in the Rutland Family Cemetery in Lawrence County. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Ms. Travis, 43, of Ruth, passed away June 22. She was born Dec. 22, 1977, to John Patrick “Pat” Rutland and Rita Fay Lambert…
Read MoreMC announces Dean’s List
The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean’s List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12…
Read MoreSouthern Miss releases President’s and Dean’s Lists
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2021 spring semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A’s). Students recognized on the President’s List from the local area include: Jayess – Haven Johnson Busbin, Samuel Cole Powell, Alyssa Tayia Thompson,…
Read MoreSports registration now available online
Monticello Parks and Recreation Department has announced that soccer, flag football, and tackle football registration is now available online only for players and coaches. Fees are as follows: soccer, ages 3-14 (ages subject to change), $60; flag football, ages 5-8, $60; and tackle football, ages 9-12 and not in 7th grade, $75. There is a…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
June 20 Monticello United Methodist Church will collect a special offering on Father’s Day, June 20, for the Center for Pregnancy Choices of Lawrence County. Members are urged to pick up a baby bottle and fill it with their offering. June 29 The Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association will host an educational program, “Considerations for Direct…
Read MoreAusbin Barnett
Funeral services for Ausbin Barnett were held June 18, 2021, at Shalom Baptist Church in New Hebron. Bro. Richard Cothern officiated, assisted by Bro. Ray Hodges and Bro. Blake Stalans. Interment followed at New Hebron Cemetery. Saulters-Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss handled arrangements. Mr. Barnett, 82, passed away June 14 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center…
Read MoreAlsa Edward Foster
Alsa Edward Foster, 88, of New Hebron, passed away peacefully in his home on June 12, 2021. Alsa was a member of Old Hebron Baptist Church, and he is survived by his loving wife, Sue Foster, of New Hebron; daughter, Laurrel Foster, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Gene Foster and wife Debbie, of Canyon Lake, Texas;…
Read MoreEdith McDuffey
Funeral services were held June 17, 2021, at North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Edith McDuffey, 71, who died June 11 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. Moses Johnson officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. McDuffey was born to the late Willie James and Everlena…
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