Pet of the Week
Do you have a lonely child who needs a friend? Adopt Bert. Do you have a child with excess energy? Adopt Bert. This dog is 75 pounds of sweetness, with a perpetual smile. He walks nicely on a leash and loves to play fetch until naptime. Bert is smart and treat motivated, so he should…
Read MoreBeware of voter registration mailers from third parties
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and county circuit clerks have received numerous calls regarding mailers distributed by the private entity The Voter Participation Center. The mailers provide that, according to review, someone at the address may not be registered to vote and encourages completion and submission of a voter registration form. This is not…
Read More2024 is a year for periodical cicadas
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service The South’s natural background music of the summer will start as soon as cicadas, known for their loud songs, emerge across parts of the state. Blake Layton, entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Mississippi is home to at least 24 types of cicadas. These are classified…
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Hunk is available for adoption from Paws of Love. This 45-pound boy is a mixed breed who is pure sweetness. Hunk is a people pleaser with a very gentle manner. He loves to play fetch and tug, then come in for snuggles. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love on Facebook.
Read MoreParham Wilson Williams
Parham Wilson Williams was born in Belzoni on Aug. 17, 1938, and passed into the presence of Christ on April 2, 2024, following a very brief illness. He was the youngest of three children born to Edwin Winston Williams Sr. and Mary DeLoach Yeates, and he was very close to his sister, Rosemary, and brother,…
Read MoreSingers and songwriters to entertain at Spring Fest April 6
A big day is planned in Monticello Saturday and will include a variety of entertainment. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m., April 6, and will include street vendors, great food, a kids zone, entertainment, and great deals offered by local merchants. The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Spring Fest and…
Read MoreJessica Nicole Troyer
Jessica Nicole Troyer, affectionately known as “Jess,” passed away March 30, 2024, at home following a brief illness. She was born in Jackson on Jan. 29, 1981. Jess was 43 years old. Jess was a 1999 graduate of Lawrence County High School and an avid Ole Miss fan. She never met a stranger and was…
Read MoreApril marks Mississippi Native Plant Month
Throughout April, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will be sharing educational information through promotional channels to inform and encourage the public to utilize native plants. “The drought took a toll on many Mississippians’ plants – both on farms and in Mississippian’s yards – this past year. This Native Plant Month, consider the benefits…
Read MoreJohn Curtis Griffin
John Curtis Griffin, 49, of Sontag, died suddenly March 25, 2024, in Sontag. He was born in Ackerman on Aug. 23, 1974, to Curtis Lee Griffin and Betsy Griffin. A private burial was conducted March 30 at his home. There will be a family memorial at a later date. John enjoyed blacksmithing, homesteading, and building…
Read MoreGet quick-hit sports stories with MPB’s new ‘10 Minute Timeout’ podcast
Mississippi Public Broadcast recently launched “10 Minute Timeout,” the new mini-podcast highlighting the state’s sports stories, teams, athletes, and programs. Hosted by Lacey Alexander, the show features one-on-one interviews with influential playmakers, focusing on what makes Mississippi one of the nation’s best when it comes to athletics. Last week’s episode profiles Mississippi State University’s women’s…
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