‘Dinosaurs Around the World’ coming to Natural Science Museum
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites visitors to embark on a globetrotting expedition around the world to discover the Age of Reptiles. The “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors” exhibit will be open from June 8 through Jan. 5, 2025. This outdoor and indoor exhibit features 11 animatronic dinosaurs and…
Read MoreProgram helps clients unload sentimental clutter
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Spring often motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts, said Jasmine Harris-Speight, an educator with the Mississippi State University…
Read MoreDonations sought for teen injured in storm
Lawrence County High School Soccer Booster Club is raising funds for one of its players, Randy Alfaro, a current junior, who was injured when a recent storm caused a tree to fall on his mobile home on Robert Tynes Road in Jayess. Alfaro’s legs were pinned under the tree for more than four hours. Firefighters…
Read MoreAlene D. Smith
Funeral services for Alene D. Smith will be conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hepzibah Baptist Church, with Rev. Darel Daniels officiating, assisted by Rev. Matt Robinson. Interment will follow in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, 99, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord May 13 at her residence in Oakvale.…
Read MoreWilliam Daughdrill
Funeral services for William “Billy” Daughdrill will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Matt Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Old Silver Creek Cemetery. Mr. Daughdrill, 81, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on May 14 at his home in Silver Creek.…
Read MoreJohn Garry Smith
The funeral service for John Garry Smith will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Monticello Baptist Church, with burial in the Smith Family Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mr. Smith, 79, of Monticello, died May 14 at Lawrence County Hospital.…
Read MorePeggy McClelland Sumrall
Peggy McClelland Sumrall, 88, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at her residence in Monticello, with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Monticello. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at Bethel Baptist Church, 73 Bethel Road, Monticello. Funeral services will…
Read MoreMarie Street Cliburn
Marie Street Cliburn, 80, of Monticello, passed away May 13, 2024, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. She was born July 18, 1943, in Vernon, Fla. She was the baby daughter of Gegirl I. “Gus” Street and Ruby Ebbie Gainey Street, and was one of their 11 children. Visitation will be held from 1…
Read MorePaula Jean Leahey Cothern
Funeral service for Paula Jean Leahey Cothern will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Topeka Baptist Church in Jayess, with burial in Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Topeka. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mrs. Cothern, 71, of Jayess, passed away May 14 at…
Read MoreAtwood seeks flag sponsors for festival
Memorial Day is set aside to honor Americans who have given their lives protecting our freedom. The Atwood Music Festival, held on Memorial Day weekend each year, pays special recognition to American veterans. Citizens can participate by taking the opportunity to sponsor American flags that are placed along the fence row at the water park…
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