Nonerle Foster Hanshew
Graveside services for Nonerle “Maw” Foster Hanshew were held June 3, 2022, at Nola Family Cemetery in Nola. Bro. Wade Davis officed, with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hanshew, 95, of Nola, passed from this life on May 30 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on…
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June 11 Friends and family of Tyrone Porter will host “A Night Honoring the Living Legacy of Tyrone Porter” on Saturday, June 11, at Copiah County Ministerial Alliance, 17160 Highway 51 North, Hazlehurst. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and celebration will begin at 6 p.m. This family-oriented event is free and open to the…
Read More2022 Atwood Music Festival finishes strong
Wilcher recognized for 20 years of service
Sarah Fleming Wilcher (right) recently received a plaque for 20 years of service with the U.S. government. She is the soil conservationist at Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Monticello center. Presenting the plaque is Dennis Jones, area three conservationist.
Read MoreSchool district to provide free meals to all children
Lawrence County School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 0-18, without charge. Meals will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis at Monticello Elementary School. Dates for the program are June 6-8, June 13-15, June 21-22, and June 27-29. On those dates, breakfast will…
Read MoreKenneth Mayhugh Sr.
Kenneth Mayhugh Sr., 82, of New Hebron, passed away on May 22, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Monticello. Kenneth was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Hopkinsville, Ky., to Andrew Bethel and Mary Bloodworth Mayhugh. A funeral service was held May 28 at New Hebron Baptist Church, with graveside service following at New Hebron Cemetery…
Read MoreDonell Simms
Funeral services were held May 27, 2022, at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Donell Simms, 74, who died May 21 at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson. Rev. Leander Bridges officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simms was born to the late…
Read MoreSUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
School district to provide free meals to all children Lawrence County School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 0-18, without charge. Meals will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis at Monticello Elementary School. Dates for the program are June 6-8, June 13-15, June…
Read MoreSummer reading program
Sign up by June 1 at local libraries Libraries in Monticello and New Hebron are gearing up for the Summer Reading Program. Stop by either library now through June 1 to sign up. The program is open to children ages three to 12. Programs will be every Thursday in June at 11 a.m. in Monticello…
Read MoreHoward named MACCC Coach of the Year
Co-Lin Softball head coach Meleah Howard was named the Softball Coach of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference on May 12. Howard has celebrated many milestones this season, including earning her 100th career win at Co-Lin in a 9-1 game one win on the road at Meridian. Howard needed just 131…
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