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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Bishop’s Flower and Dara are nice garden wildflowers
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service My friends, Ben and Kelly Boerner, have a charming home and gardens nestled in the picturesque countryside of Carriere. When I visited them, I found myself immersed in the beauty of their meticulously curated landscape, which features eye-catching wildflowers. These beautiful wildflowers not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of…
Read MorePeggy Lynn Smith Vince
The funeral service for Peggy Lynn Smith Vince will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Carmel Baptist Church in Monticello. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Monday, June 24, at Carmel Baptist Church and will resume Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mrs.…
Read MoreNewton August Pertuit
Newton August Pertuit went home to be with his “Merciful Lord Jesus” on June 20, 2024. He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, in New Orleans, La., to Edward and Wendy M. Pertuit. He loved his country and proudly served for a time in the Army National Guard. He married his childhood sweetheart on Feb.…
Read MoreJohnnie Mae Rutland
Johnnie Mae Rutland, 76, of Monticello, passed away on June 18, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Monticello. Johnnie was born Oct. 17, 1947, in Monticello to Johnny Lloyd Neal and Doris Roberts Neal. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday June 20, at Monticello Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be at…
Read MoreAnna Beth Mayhugh
Graveside services for Anna Elizabeth Mayhugh were held June 18, 2024, at New Hebron Cemetery, with Rev. Will McNeese officiating. Anna Beth, age 30, passed away June 14 at Forrest General Hospital. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Anna Beth was carried to her final rest by those serving as pallbearers. They include…
Read MoreLawrence among 19 counties approved for broadband infrastructure projects
Gov. Tate Reeves announced June 18 that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved 24 broadband infrastructure projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM anticipates additional CPF projects to be approved on a rolling basis throughout the summer. “We’re working hard to expand broadband infrastructure to…
Read MoreMONTICELLO ALDERMEN: Water and sewer upgrades coming
By John Carney Paperwork and plans are underway for water and sewer upgrades in the Town of Monticello. Aldermen approved paperwork that will keep progress on a $595,000 Community Development Block Grant for water and sewer upgrades in the New Town neighborhood moving forward. The grant, administered by the governor’s office, will pay for line…
Read MoreLAWRENCE COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Help not coming for storm cleanup
By John Carney Lawrence County will most likely not receive any extra help footing the bill for storm damage cleanup in the aftermath of a strong storm system that came through the county recently. According to Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Tony Norwood, state or federal assistance with storm damage is not expected. At the…
Read MoreOlder adults can plan for disasters with easy steps
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service As hurricane season begins, older adults should be sure their disaster plan is up to date and reflects their current situation. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said everyone needs to review their disaster plan periodically, but older adults will want to make sure…
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