Joe Riley
Funeral services for Joe Riley will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with Bro. Tommy Tanner officiating, assisted by Bro. Jeremy Knowles and Bro. Earl Clark. Interment will follow in the New Hebron Cemetery, with Dr. Matt Buckles officiating. Mr. Riley, 86, entered into the eternal rest…
Read MorePublic forum with superintendent candidates set for March 26
A public forum will be held by the Lawrence County School District from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, at the Multipurpose Building on the Lawrence County High School campus with board-selected finalist candidates for the position of superintendent of education. The board requests questions from the public to be asked at this forum.…
Read MoreChildren’s museum celebrates spring with Bunnies & Butterflies
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum to welcome spring with Bunnies & Butterflies from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30. The museum’s beautiful garden spaces will spring to life for this special weekend celebration. Children are invited to dig into the warm soil as they learn about gardening, discover the science behind bubbles, and…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt set for March 23 in Monticello
Easter at the Ag Museum event set for March 30
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 30. “I look forward to seeing the hundreds of families that will make their way out to the Ag Museum this year for this very…
Read MoreJames Paul Polk
James Paul Polk, 58, of Monticello, passed away March 16, 2024, at the home of his mother-in-law and father-in-law in Jayess. He was born Feb. 7, 1966, in Prentiss. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation from 5 until 9 p.m., Monday evening, March 18,…
Read MoreColton George Stuckey
A celebration of life for Colton George Stuckey, of Jayess, will be held at Wilson Funeral Home at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 5 until 9 p.m., Friday, March 15, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Graveside services will follow…
Read MoreLinda Paulette Harrison
The funeral service for Linda Paulette Harrison will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant Church, with burial in Tilton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at Divide Methodist Protestant and will resume Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mrs. Paulette,…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Use ferns to add beauty in shaded garden areas
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service If you wonder what plants can be used in shaded areas of your landscape, I suggest that hardy and low-maintenance ferns are a great choice for adding lush, green foliage. Ferns come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors that can add visual interest to darker areas of…
Read More100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: Historical events from March 2024
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1924. For the first time since 1636, public vehicles, such as taxi cabs, were allowed into Hyde Park in London beginning March 1. For nearly 300 years, the…
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