Historical events from September 1923
100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1923. Half of Tokyo was destroyed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 strikes Japan just before midday on Sept. 1. More…
Read MoreJames Edward Boutwell
James Edward Boutwell, 91, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at Lawrence County Nursing Center on Aug. 6, 2023. Edward was born on Jan. 25, 1932, in Lawrence County to Clifton (A.C) Boutwell and Frankie Alford Boutwell of Lawrence County. A funeral service was held Aug. 11 at Carmel Baptist Church in Monticello, with graveside following…
Read MoreVordia Evans
Funeral services were held Aug. 16, 2023, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Oakvale, for Vordia Evans, 83, who passed away Aug. 11 at her residence. Rev. A. Norwood officiated, with interment following in Crossover Cemetery, Oakvale. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is the daughter of the late James Robertson and…
Read MoreHannah Loren Roberts
Hannah Loren Roberts, 25, of New Hebron, passed away Aug. 8, 2023. She was born to her parents, Kristina Wright Roberts and the late Gannon Loren Roberts, in Brookhaven, on May 30, 1998. Hannah was a 2016 graduate of Lawrence County High School. Throughout her education, she was involved in cheer, beauty pageants, gymnastics, and…
Read MoreCharles Vance Turnage
Charles Vance Turnage, 62, of Silver Creek, passed away Aug. 16, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. Charles was born April 8, 1961, in England to Charlie and Katherine Rogers Turnage. A funeral service was held Aug. 19 at Wilson Funeral Home. Bro. Flavol Rester officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the…
Read MoreJames Alton Wallace
A funeral service for James Alton Wallace was held Aug. 18, 2023, at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the Halford Cemetery in Jayess. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Wallace, 69, of Monticello, passed away Aug. 14 at his residence. He was born Jan. 31, 1954, to Houston Wallace and Erma Lee Wallace.…
Read MoreCity Beautification Award
Riverside Garden Club has awarded Monticello United Methodist Church, 130 East Broad St., Monticello, with the City Beautification Award for August.
Read MoreYard of the Month
Riverside Garden Club has awarded the home of Janice Dear, 703 East Broad St., Monticello, with Yard of the Month for August.
Read MoreCounty approved for disaster assistance
FEMA announced Aug. 12 that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from June 14-19, 2023. President Joe Biden’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Jackson and Jasper counties. Assistance can include…
Read MoreAbsentee ballots available for Aug. 29 runoff
Lawrence County voters who have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the Aug. 29 runoff election may do so now. Absentee ballots are available at the Lawrence County Circuit Clerk’s office 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26. The deadline for casting…
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