Mississippi is burdened with the nation’s highest rates of gun deaths, gun violence
By Sid Salter In the rural South, we are conditioned to a self-image of small communities like fictional Mayberry where crime and violence are almost non-existent and the real dangers from gun violence lurk on the streets and back alleys of Chicago, New York, Detroit, and Los Angeles. However, the mean streets are not limited…
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Secretary of state warns of increasing uses of elder financial exploitation
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to educate themselves on the increasing occurrences of elder financial exploitation and the steps to identify possible warning signs. Financial exploitation on the elderly (aged 60+) is recognized as one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse.…
Read MoreCONSERVATION CORNER: National Pollinator Week recognized June 17-23
by James L. Cummins The next time you snack on almonds, add blueberries to your smoothie, or eat pumpkin pie, thank a pollinator; and thank farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners who work hard to create and maintain their habitat. Pollinators, such as honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, birds, bats, flies, and many others, play a critical…
Read MoreMississippi Farmers Market to host Summer Kick-Off event
The Mississippi Farmers Market Summer Kick-Off is a come-and-go event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 15. The market will feature an antique car display in the market parking lot (weather permitting), blueberry lemonade beverages from Genuine MS member J&D Blueberry Farm, gourmet popsicles, and other summer-themed items from the market’s weekly vendor…
Read MoreFrances Sherman Myers
Funeral services for Frances Sherman Myers will be conducted at noon, Friday, June 14, 2024, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in the New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Jimmie Wood will officiate, assisted by Rev. Mike Grenn and Rev. Andy Fullington. Mrs. Myers, 95, entered the eternal rest of her Lord on June 7…
Read MoreMadelyn Day
Madelyn Day, 76, of Monticello, passed away on May 24, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. Madelyn was born Oct. 8, 1947, to Virgil and Delores Tatum Day. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Madelyn is survived by her sister, Pat Cochran. Madelyn was preceded in death by her parents.
Read MoreMargaret Dampier
Memorial graveside service for Clara Margaret Dampier will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Monticello City Cemetery. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Margaret was born on May 24, 1953, in Brookhaven to James Woodrow “Jimmy” Brooks and Nancy Merle Blackwell Brooks. Margaret was a graduate of the Monticello Red Devils and pursued…
Read MoreEddie Plez Reynolds Sr.
The memorial service for Eddie Plez Reynolds Sr. will be at noon, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Topeka Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mr. Reynolds, 86, of Jayess, died June 10 at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb. He was born…
Read MoreMississippi receives highest education ranking ever
Mississippi improved its education ranking to 30th in the nation – the state’s highest ranking ever – according to the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book released June 10. KIDS COUNT Data Book ranked Mississippi 32nd in 2023 and 39th in 2022. The state was ranked 48th in education in 2014 and has…
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