John Payne Ratcliff III
John Payne Ratcliff III was born in Hattiesburg on July 19, 1978, to John and Phyliss Ratcliff and passed away Nov. 2, 2022. A funeral service was held Nov. 12 at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, with graveside service following at Sauls Valley Cemetery in Jayess. Bro. Jimmy Smith and Bro. Philip Alford officiated, with…
Read MoreGerald Wayne Reid
A memorial service was held for Gerald Wayne Reid on Nov. 15, 2022, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Reid, 75, of Monticello, passed from this life Nov. 11. He was born Jan. 25, 1947, to G.W. Reid and Frances Mildred Carney Reid. Mr. Reid proudly served his country…
Read MoreTommie Lee Smith
Funeral services were held Nov. 12, 2022, at the Ruby K. Johnson Chapel, Prentiss, for Tommie Lee Smith, 73, who passed away Nov. 1 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport. Rev. Larry Smith officiated, with interment following at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Silver Creek. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith was…
Read MoreDistrict 5 supervisor runoff set
A runoff election will be held for the position of Lawrence County District 5 supervisor. The special election was held yesterday, in conjunction with the regular general election, to fill the position left vacant by the death of longtime supervisor Archie Ross. The two candidates with the most votes, Ronnie Fortenberry and Kenneth Ray Magee,…
Read MoreToys for Tots kicks off 75th year
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is celebrating its 75th year of delivering hope to children in need across the nation. U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting over 830 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, Toys for…
Read MorePoultry producers are extra cautious after HPAI case
By Nathan Gregory, MSU Extension Service The Mississippi Board of Animal Health is asking backyard bird owners to be vigilant in their biosecurity procedures after a commercial breeder chicken flock in Lawrence County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the case to…
Read MoreJerry Carl Mosley Jr.
Funeral services for Jerry Carl Mosley Jr. were conducted Nov. 3, 2022, at Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Jayess, with interment following in the Calvary Cemetery in Jayess. Bishop Ray Bowling, Pastor Elliot Rutland, and Justin Mosley officiated. Mr. Mosley, 48, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Oct. 31 at a residence in…
Read MoreJeffery Keith Smith
Jeffery Keith “Jeff” Smith, 61, of Sontag, passed away on Nov. 3, 2022. He was born to Lloyd Donald “Slick” and Fleda Ballard Smith on June 1, 1961. A visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home on Nov. 7. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his sons, Aaron…
Read MoreHow to show your support for veterans
Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance…
Read MoreAbsentee voting available for November election
Absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 8 general election, featuring congressional and judicial races, a special election for District 5 supervisor, and Districts 1 and 2 school board seats. Circuit Clerk Sandy Brister said his office will be open 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, for the convenience of those who need…
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