Local students awarded degrees at Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi awarded undergraduate, graduate, and specialist degrees to more than 1,900 students graduating in the spring 2021 semester. USM graduates from the local area include: Jayess – Haven Johnson Busbin, Bachelor of Science; Natalie Caul Tullis, Bachelor of Science; Ronnesha R. Bates, Bachelor of Social Work; Lacey Wallace, Master of Business…
Read MoreCo-Lin basketball to host summer camp May 26 and 27
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will hold a basketball day camp for first through eighth grader girls and boys on its Wesson Campus on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27. Registration will be held in Mullen Gymnasium from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, with the first session beginning at 9 a.m. Staff will be…
Read MoreJuan Rhodes signs with Southeastern Baptist College
Silver Creek youth to perform in ‘The Adventures of Shakespeare on the Loose’ at New Stage Theatre
New Stage Theatre’s Youth Acting Troupe will present “The Adventures of Shakespeare on the Loose” on May 15 and 16 at New Stage Theatre’s main stage. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 15 and at 2 p.m. May 16, with general admission seating. Admission is “pay-what-you-want.” Masks will be required. Please contact…
Read MoreJohnny Lee Norris
Johnny Lee Norris, 70, of Monticello, passed away May 5, 2021, at Merit Hospital in Brandon. Johnny was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Cleveland, Texas, to Buley and Bessie Dunaway Norris. Memorial services will be held on a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Johnny retired from the oil field after 25 plus…
Read MoreBernice “Bee” Louise Reed
Bernice “Bee” Louise Reed passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2021. She was surrounded by family and those who loved her. Bernice was born in Clawson, Mich., on May 9, 1943, to Bernard Joseph and Dorris Lillian Laichalk. She later moved to Vero Beach, Fla., where she spent most of her childhood and…
Read MoreDoris Lambert Shaw
Doris Lambert Shaw, 87, of Monticello, passed away May 4, 2021, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. Doris was born July 1, 1933, in Liberty to George and Myrtis Catt Lambert. A funeral service was held May 10 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with burial in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Kevin…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Tuesday, May 18 Poll worker training for the municipal election in Monticello on June 8 will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18 at city hall. Thursday, May 20 The Mississippi Well Owner Network will present a free, educational workshop on May 20 at the Lawrence County Extension Office in Monticello. This program is…
Read MoreLocal students graduate from University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi celebrated more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 during the university’s 168th Commencement exercises April 29 through May 2. The following local students were candidates for graduation: Lonnie Marvin Vining, of Monticello, was a candidate for a Master of Arts. Vining was a Philosophy major in the…
Read MoreHigh school girls soccer tryouts set for May 10 and 11
Soccer tryouts for 2021-2022 Lawrence County varsity girls will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 11 at the Lawrence County High School Football Field. All soccer prospects must be upcoming seventh through 12th graders and must register for the tryout by Sunday, May 9. All prospects must…
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