New design chosen for Mississippi standard license plate
A new standard license plate has now been approved in Mississippi. The new license plates will begin being issued starting with January 2024 renewals. “We had so many fantastic designs submitted that it was really tough to pick only one winner,” said Gov. Tate Reeves. “The clear talent and creativity of Mississippians was well on…
Read More988 provides quicker options for mental health support
Since the National Suicide Crisis Lifeline’s transition to ‘988’ last July, Mississippi crisis call centers have noted an increase in calls, texts, and web chats. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. “We’ve seen…
Read MoreSymphony to present concert May 16
Old Brook Wind Symphony will present a concert at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, in the State Theater, 222 State Street, McComb. Leroy Smith and Stanley Stewart will direct. This concert will include marches, a salute to the military services, classic band music, Dixieland, and big band classics. Two vocals with band accompaniment – “Straighten…
Read MoreAJFC Community Awareness Day set for May 24
This year marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger, and helping families across the U.S. thrive. AJFC Community…
Read MoreLisa Daniels Gibson
Funeral services for Lisa Daniels Gibson, of Dandridge, Tenn., formerly of Silver Creek, were held May 1, 2023, at Hepzibah Baptist Church in Silver Creek, with Rev. Rusty Kuhn officiating, assisted by Rev. Mark McArthur and Rev. Darel Daniels. Interment followed in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Saulters Moore Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mrs. Gibson passed…
Read MoreRonalda Harrison
Graveside services for Ronalda “Nell” Harrison will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday morning, May 20, 2023, at the Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek. Rev. Derek Chance will officiate, assisted by Rev. Danny Forrest. Mrs. Harrison, 92, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord May 3 at her residence in Silver Creek. Mrs. Harrison…
Read MoreRobin Penn
A memorial service for Robin Brown Penn, 86, of Monticello, were held May 6, 2023, at Monticello United Methodist Church. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Penn passed away May 3 at Halo Havens in Brookhaven. He was born March 9, 1937, to the late Robert Evans Penn Jr. and Pearl Brown Penn. He served…
Read MoreWild Hog Control Program application period closes May 15
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) would begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) on May 1. The application period will remain open until Monday, May 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period.…
Read MoreCamerin Marquell Green
Funeral services were held April 29, 2023, at Lawrence County High School Gymnasium, Monticello, for Camerin Marquell Green, 15, who passed away on April 22 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. Michael O. Evans officiated, with interment following at South Pleasant Hill M. B. Church Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.…
Read MoreDebra Louise Sykes McDaniel
Funeral services for Debra Louise Sykes McDaniel were conducted April 26, 2023, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in the Old Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Micah Rutland officiated. Ms. McDaniel, 62, passed away April 24 at her daughter’s home in Magee. Serving as pallbearers were Josh Sykes, Wade Daughdrill, Vince Clark, Gerald Taylor,…
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