Thomas Wayne Wright
Thomas Wayne Wright, 66, of Monticello passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 13, 2023. Thomas was born on July 20, 1957, in Guntersville, Ala., to Thomas Wayne and Mary Eidson Wright of Guntersville. There will be a memorial service at a later date at Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Silver Creek. Wilson Funeral…
Read MoreCarolyn H. White
Carolyn H. White, 88, of Denham Springs, La., formerly of the Nola community, passed away Sept. 15, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Denham Springs. Carolyn was born Dec. 24, 1934, in Nola to Earl and Virgie Mae Herrington. Graveside service was held Sept. 18 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Sontag. Bro. Brad Delaughter…
Read MorePrescribed burning program accepting applications
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is continuing its partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Mississippi, The Nature Conservancy, and others to provide cost-share for prescribed burning on private lands. Since its inception in 2011, the “Fire on the Forty” program has provided cost-share funding…
Read MoreCounty clinics to offer free screening services
In a major step to combat chronic disease in the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health now offers free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at all clinics. Any Mississippian can call their local clinic to be screened, or just drop in during business hours. Blood sugar numbers are done with a simple finger…
Read MoreTracy Wilson Little
Tracy Wilson Little passed away Sept. 2, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Tracy was born May 10, 1966, to Everett Lee and Oddis Dickens Wilson of Oma. A funeral service was held Sept. 6 at Old Hebron Baptist Church, with graveside service following at Wanilla Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Micah Rutland…
Read MoreGeorge Anthony Lee Sr.
A memorial service was held for George Anthony Lee Sr. on Aug. 19, 2023, in Chicago, Ill. Geroge died at home on Aug. 6. He was born in Mississippi to Mary Catherine and Herbert Lee Sr. on Oct. 31, 1956. He was educated in Chicago as a tailor. However, his love for cooking landed him…
Read MoreDebra Lynn Bournes
Funeral services were held Sept. 2, 2023, at St. Paul M.B. Church, Silver Creek, for Debra Lynn Bournes, 58, who passed away Aug. 23 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. Michael O. Evans officiated, with interment following in Pen Oak Baptist Church Cemetery, Silver Creek. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Sept. 10 New Zion Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 10. The Smith family and Maurice Rutland will sing at 10 a.m. Bro. Earl Clark will be the guest speaker. If you have loved ones buried at New Zion, this is the time to pay for the upkeep of the cemetery. It takes a lot…
Read MoreHow to help student-athletes balance academics and athletics
The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields. Multi-tasking may be most associated with modern professionals, but many might have learned how to balance multiple responsibilities at once during their days as student-athletes. Student-athletes typically have…
Read MoreFirst goat performance test in Mississippi ongoing
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Most goat meat sold in the U.S. is imported, but a group of Mississippi meat goat producers wants to see that change. A first-of-its-kind test in the state is underway to help them meet that goal. The Southeastern Buck Performance Test aims to improve the profitability of the meat…
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