Thank a lineman today
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has officially declared April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in the state of Mississippi. This proclamation recognizes the hard work, dedication and essential role that linemen play in ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity to the residents and businesses of Mississippi. Click to view a special message from your commissioners.…
Read MoreElizabeth Williams Riley
Funeral services for Elizabeth “Liz” Williams Riley will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with Bro. Mike Grenn officiating, assisted by Bro. Earl Clark and Bro. Jeremy Knowles. Interment will follow in the New Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Riley, 76, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord…
Read MoreBines, Peyton-Walker named STAR Student and Teacher
Johnnie Frank Bines Jr. has been named STAR Student for the 2023-2024 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. The program was held April 4 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. The theme for the event is “Pathways to Success.” This year will mark the 59th Anniversary of…
Read MoreUSDA approves statewide emergency forest restoration aid
Following last week’s delivery of a Mississippi congressional delegation letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) signup in all 82 counties in Mississippi. A 120-day signup period will run from April 15 to Aug. 15, 2024. Requirements for participation in EFRP: Restoration must…
Read More“Go Orange” for Work Zone Awareness April 17
As part of Work Zone Awareness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation encourages everyone to participate in Go Orange Day on Wednesday, April 17, by wearing orange apparel. Go Orange Day is an opportunity for everyone in the community to show their support for work zone safety by wearing orange. In recent years, work zone…
Read MoreMDOT proclaims April 15-19 as Work Zone Awareness Week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation and Gov. Tate Reeves are joining forces this week to remind the public “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever,” the theme for 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week. To call attention to the life-and-death issues facing workers and the public in work zones, Reeves has…
Read MoreOrange Perkins Jr.
Funeral services were held April 6, 2024, at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel, Prentiss, for Orange Perkins Jr., 76, who died April 1 at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Perkins was born to the late Orange and Louvenia Perkins in Lawrence County. He joined Oak Ridge Baptist Church, where…
Read MorePatricia Tucker
Funeral services were held April 6, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Prentiss, for Patricia Ann Tucker, 87, who died March 22 at Wesley Medical Center, Hattiesburg. Rev. Carroll Mitchell officiated, with interment following at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Monticello. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Tucker was born in Monticello to the…
Read MoreRebecca Ann Dawsey
Rebecca Ann Dawsey, 86, of Monticello, passed away April 7, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born Jan. 7, 1938, in Natchez to William W. and Maxine R. Johnston Chisholm. Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 11, at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.…
Read MoreLance Wayne Errington
Lance Wayne Errington, 59, of Oakvale, passed away April 7, 2024, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. He was born Nov. 13, 1964, in Jackson. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Lance loved his family. He loved to work on cars. Lance had a huge heart and was willing to…
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