Utility customers warned of Public Service Commission employee impostor scam
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in our state. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. Last week, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) received a phone call…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Scaevola works as border, groundcover or in container
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape. Scaevola, commonly known as fan flower, is one of those plants. Native to Australia and the Pacific Islands, these plants are popular for their distinctive, fan-shaped flowers, versatile growth habit, and robust nature. Scaevola offers both aesthetic appeal…
Read MoreOther than state judicial races, it was a light political year under the old Neshoba oaks
By Sid Salter NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR – The tin roof of the Founder’s Square reverberated with a lot of political rhetoric this week – some of it serious and relevant and some of it, well, not so much. While 2024 is a presidential election year, the White House race between Republican former President Donald Trump…
Read MoreGrace Lynn Fortenberry Mayfield
Grace Lynn Fortenberry Mayfield, 73, of Destin, Fla., passed away July 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lynn was born on Sept. 23,1950, in McComb. Lynn graduated from Monticello High School in 1968 and went on to study social studies education at the University of Southern Mississippi. After graduating from USM in 1972 with…
Read MoreKenny Polk
Funeral services for Kenny Polk will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Earl Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Polk Cemetery in Prentiss. Mr. Polk, 72, passed away July 20 at the Piedmont-Walton Medical Center in Monroe, Ga. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has…
Read MoreWilliam Ray Jones
The funeral service for William Ray Jones will be at noon, Friday, July 26, 2024, at Monticello Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. On July 23, William Ray Jones (Billy Ray), the loving husband of 71 years and…
Read MoreDorothy Carolyn Rube Sharp
Funeral services for Dorothy Carolyn Rube Sharp, of New Hebron, were held July 23, 2024, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in the New Hebron Cemetery. Dr. Andy Fullington officiated, assisted by Bro. Bobby Lee. Dorothy, 93, entered the eternal rest of her Lord on July 20 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg.…
Read MoreLAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT: New superintendent welcomed; school starts July 31
By John Carney School board members welcomed a new superintendent of education during their regular monthly meeting July 15 and were updated on the schedule leading up to school starting July 31. Allen Barron took the reins of the district July 1. He reported that school secretaries returned to work July 15, and teacher training…
Read MoreLAWRENCE COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Budget discussions begin for new year
By John Carney Lawrence County’s new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, and officials are beginning to map out the anticipated spending plan for the year. Financial Advisor Charlie Prince discussed with supervisors many of the factors that go into budget planning during their July 15 meeting, with one of the most difficult issues being dealing…
Read MoreUMMC invites high school students to explore healthcare careers
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of Medicine, with check-in starting at…
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