Pearl River Clean Sweep set for Sept. 28
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Pearl River Clean Sweep volunteers will join together in a massive, community-wide effort to clean up our waterways. This river cleanup event includes 25 land and water-based locations from the Pearl River’s headwaters near Philadelphia downriver through the Ross Barnett Reservoir, along the border of Mississippi and Louisiana, all the way…
Read MoreKevinisha Travis
Funeral services were held Sept. 21, 2024, at Fair Hill Baptist Church, Oma, for Kevinisha Renee McGhee Travis, 24, who died Sept. 9 in Lawrence County. Rev. Glen Smith, pastor, officiated, with interment following at Pleasant Valley Church, Oma. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Travis (Nena Bell) was born in Brookhaven…
Read MoreLenorris Cole
Funeral services were held Sept. 17, 2024. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Monticello, for Lenorris Fitzpatrick “Turk” Cole, 50, who died Sept. 9 at his residence. Rev. Joseph Hooker, pastor, officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cole was born to Francis Cole and the…
Read MoreHealth ambassador deadline is Sept. 20
Applications are now open for the fourth year of the Mississippi Health Ambassador program. Anyone who is passionate about public health is invited to apply. Ambassadors serve as a trusted voice for emerging health issues in the state. The program is a one-year commitment. Ambassadors will attend a Zoom call from noon to 1 p.m.…
Read MoreTeresa Brown-Garcia
Teresa Ann Brown-Garcia, 51, of Jayess, transitioned on Sept. 5, 2024. Born Jan. 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Louis Brown Jr. and Arnella Williams. A public visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 21, at South Springhill Baptist Church, 3603 Robin Wood Road, Monticello. The funeral service will start…
Read MoreMavis Woodall Peavey
Mavis Woodall Peavey, 73, of Denham Springs, La., passed away on Sept. 13, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La. Mavis was born May 14, 1951, in McComb to J.C. and Effie Mae Freeman Woodall. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. until funeral…
Read MoreBilly Dale Sills
Billy Dale Sills, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind his beloved son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Beth; and his cherished grandchildren, Christopher and Emma. His memory will also be treasured by his extended family and friends. Billy lived a long and full life, marked by love, kindness, and a deep connection…
Read MoreMotorists advised to avoid travel during Hurricane Francine
As Hurricane Francine impacts the Mississippi Gulf Coast today, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises motorists in south Mississippi to avoid travel during the storm and use extreme caution if travel is necessary. MDOT’s crews are prepared and stand ready to respond as soon as it is safe for them to do so. Francine’s landfall…
Read MoreMDOT advises residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine’s impacts
As Tropical Storm Francine moves closer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises all south Mississippi residents to prepare now for possible storm impacts, including blocked roadways, flash flooding, and power outages. Tips on how to prepare can be found in MDOT’s free Hurricane Evacuation Guide and Hurricane Emergency Checklist, available…
Read MoreCecile “Nanny” Smith
Cecile “Nanny” Smith, 87, of Monticello, passed away Aug. 31, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Brookhaven. Funeral services were held on Sept. 4 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello. Burial followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Jeff Davis officiated. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge…
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