Dorothy Griffith Jackson
Dorothy Griffith Jackson, 84, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Dorothy was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Prentiss to Ethel and Louise Griffith. A funeral service was held Nov. 22 at Wanilla Baptist Church in Monticello, with Bro. Jeff Vosbrink officiating. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of…
Read MoreDanny P. Lockett
We are sad to announce the death of Danny P. Lockett, of Ruth, on Sept. 14, 2023, at the age of 49. He died at home of a heart attack. He was the son of Thomas P. Lockett and Myrtis Louise Beard. He was an Army veteran and a licensed HVAC technician. He loved to…
Read MorePaul Clifton Wojtal
Paul Clifton Wojtal, 79, of Sontag, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at King’s Daughter’s Medical Center in Brookhaven. Paul was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Chicago, Ill., to Alfred John and Shirley Elaine Brown Wojtal. A funeral service was held Nov. 21 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag, with graveside following in the church cemetery.…
Read MoreDrought conditions impact Christmas tree farmers
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the next three years on his Chunky, Miss., Christmas tree farm after this year’s severe to exceptional drought conditions that spanned most of the state. “It’s been a rough year because of the drought,” said May, who owns…
Read MoreA new era begins for Mississippi State Parks
For almost a century, Mississippi State Parks have welcomed guests and provided a quiet getaway for families and friends to reconnect with nature and each other. As a tourism destination, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is committed to conserving and enhancing the essence of what makes Mississippi State Parks special, while also entering…
Read MoreSenator welcomes Smithsonian exhibit
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Lawrence County native and resident of Brookhaven, observes the Lincoln County 4-H display that is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition at the Lincoln County Library. The exhibit is on view at the library until Nov. 26. The exhibit offers a broad look at rural…
Read MorePet of the Week
Billy D. is an Australian Shepherd mix, available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about 12 weeks old, and the shelter thinks he will grow up to be a medium-sized dog. This bobbed-tailed baby has a very loving temperament and wants to be someone’s snuggle buddy. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or…
Read MoreMDOT urges safe driving ahead of Turkey Day
Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. This year AAA estimates that 49.1 million people will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, just below pre-COVID travel volumes (49.9 million). The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds motorists to avoid distractions and buckle up. “As Thanksgiving travel numbers increase each year, that…
Read MoreLawrence County burn ban lifted
The burn ban in Lawrence County was lifted earlier today after storms saturated the area late Monday, Nov. 21. The ban had been in effect for several months because of extreme drought conditions. Fire officials remind property owners to practice safe burn methods and that they are responsible if their fire spreads to someone else’s…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Add a splash of Luscious lantanas to spring gardens
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service A dreary November landscape can get a gardener dreaming of spring and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about plants that will add a splash of color to the landscape next year. At the top of my list of things to plant are lantanas. They are such a…
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