Steve B. Turner
Steve B. Turner, 62, of Silver Creek, passed away Aug. 7, 2022, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. He was born July 17, 1960, in Lawrence County to Riley and Mildred King Turner. Graveside services were held Aug. 9 at Bethshan Cemetery. Bro. Jay Thompson officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.…
Read MoreMississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo returns to state fairgrounds Aug. 5-7
The Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo, hosted by The Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and presented by Southern AgCredit, will be held at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds from Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Trade Mart. Joining the Expo will be the exciting Bulls, Bands, and Barrels event, scheduled for…
Read MoreMississippi reports first monkeypox case
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Though monkeypox is not as easily spread as COVID-19, it has become a public health concern as documented case counts approach 4,000 nationwide. The monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms but milder. Infections in this outbreak…
Read MoreLester Joezeal Berry
Memorial services, with the observance of full military honors, for Lester Joezeal “Joe” Berry were held July 31, 2022, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Silver Creek, with Pastor Derek Chance and Bro. Larry Davis officiating. Mr. Berry, 82, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on July 9 at Diversicare Healthcare Services in…
Read MoreSandra Lynn Howell
Sandra Lynn Howell, 69, of Monticello, passed away July 26, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was born May 4, 1953, in Omaha, Neb., to Earl King and Billie Faye Lowery King. A funeral service was held July 29 at Divide Methodist Protestant Church in Monticello. Bro. Matt Lambert officiated the services. Wilson…
Read MoreRosie Lee May
Rosie Lee May, 96, of Jayess, transitioned on July 18th, 2022, at her place of residence in Jayess. Born March 6, 1926, she was the daughter of Annie L. Santin. A funeral service and burial was held July 30 at South Springhill Baptist Church, Monticello, with Bishop De’Sean Toler officiating and rendering the eulogy.
Read MoreFree at-home COVID-19 tests available at county health departments
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Each family can receive eight tests (four packages) of BinaxNOW antigen rapid self-tests per month. No doctor’s note or documentation of any kind is necessary. These tests are not for resale. Tests may be picked up without…
Read MoreCo-Lin receives $40K women’s foundation grant to support students
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi has announced that Copiah-Lincoln Community College is the recipient of the Bower Scholars Health Care Grant in the amount of $40,000. The funds will be used for a new initiative to help support Co-Lin students, the Helping Healthcare Wolves to Workforce Success Program. The goal of Helping Healthcare Wolves to…
Read MoreRochele Calcote Andrews
Rochele Calcote Andrews, 49, of Collins, passed away July 21, 2022, in Covington County. Rochele was born March 6, 1973, in Jackson to Robert and Janice Hall Calcote. Rochele is survived by her children, Alex Andrews, of Monticello; and Rumor Sykes Hill, of Hattiesburg; grandchildren, Kylee, Madelyn, and Cabie McLeod, and unborn grandson, Jason Hill…
Read MoreAlvin Ashley
Alvin Ashley, 92, of Sontag, passed away July 19, 2022, at his residence. Alvin was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Sontag to Clarence and Bonnie Smith Ashley. A funeral service was held July 22 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag, followed by a graveside service at the church cemetery. Bros. Andy Fullington, Eddie Bates, Ed…
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