Farm Bill deadline draws increased partisan attention to future SNAP payment policies
By Sid Salter On Capitol Hill, the calendar is driving increased partisan attention on the new U.S. Farm Bill. The current 2018 Farm Bill will expire on Sept. 30. Congress and President Joe Biden extended the five-year original term of the bill on Nov. 16, 2023. The headlines are already gravitating to the most populist…
Read MoreSkin cancer prevention easy as ‘ABCDE’
By Erin Garrett As summer approaches, so does the time to focus on skin cancer prevention, says University of Mississippi Health Services physician Dr. Hubert Spears. May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, which raises awareness of America’s most common cancer. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, according to the…
Read MoreBike and motorcycle safety encouraged
From unicycles to 18-wheelers, the Mississippi Department of Transportation encourages safety in all vehicles and this month, two-wheeled vehicles are in the spotlight. May is recognized nationally as “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nice weather, so you may see more motorcycles and cyclists…
Read MoreMarilyn Brumfield Mullins
Funeral services for Marilyn Brumfield Mullins, a beloved educator, will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home, with interment following in New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Earl Clark will officiate, assisted by Rev. Mike Sutton. Mrs. Mullins, 77, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord May 8 at…
Read MoreDanny Lamar Alexander
Danny Lamar Alexander went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2024. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending a lot of his time fishing and hunting. Being a carpenter, he enjoyed building things and woodworking. Many of his hobbies include watching Nascar, westerns, and football, his favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. Some of…
Read MoreEmily Kay Chance Jordan
Graveside services for Emily Kay Chance Jordan were held May 7, 2024, at Hepzibah Cemetery, with Rev. Don McClellan officiating. Mrs. Jordan, 82, entered the eternal rest of her Lord May 5 at Merit Health-Wesley Medical Center. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Kay was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Jackson to…
Read MoreMarilyn King Mullins
Marilyn King Mullins, 71, passed away May 5, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. Marilyn was born March 10, 1953, in Lawrence County to Denton King and Mary Rutland Reid. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Sauls Valley Baptist Church. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning until time of…
Read MoreMissed opportunity, yes, but Medicaid expansion prospects changed this session
By Sid Salter While not an absolute, it’s been my experience that political change comes slowly in Mississippi – as slowly as molasses on a cold biscuit. That’s my take on the disappointing failure of Mississippi lawmakers to reach a consensus on a plan to expand Medicaid coverage to our state’s working poor. The working…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Annuals given winter care can become perennials
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service During my Southern Gardening travels across Mississippi, I have observed how plants grow differently across the state. For example, several perennial plants that typically grow in some areas act as annuals in other areas due to colder winter temperatures. However, by planting these plants in containers and bringing them…
Read MoreMavis McGuffee
Mavis McGuffee, 86, of Hattiesburg, passed away April 27, 2024, at her home. A private gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date, with interment to follow in Monticello City Cemetery. Mrs. McGuffee was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church and worked as the church secretary. She was full of life…
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