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May 20 Monticello United Methodist Church’s Leadership Retreat was rescheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, May 20. May 21 Antioch Baptist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 21. The service will conclude at noon, followed by lunch and a time of fellowship. Bro. Cliff Smith will bring the message.…
Read MoreNew 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 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 MoreCity Beautification Award
Riverside Garden Club has awarded Ferguson Federal Credit Union, 1026 East Broad Street, Monticello, with the City Beautification Award for April.
Read MoreYard of the Month
Riverside Garden Club has awarded the home of Janice Dear, 703 East Broad Street, Monticello, with Yard of the Month for April.
Read MoreInaugural Mississippi Hometown Rodeo Series announced
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced the inaugural Mississippi Hometown Rodeo Series to be held beginning spring of 2023. This series currently includes eight rodeos throughout the state beginning in April, with others to be added as details are finalized. “The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Genuine MS are proud…
Read MoreMississippi Egg Marketing Board hosts Easter event April 8 at Ag Museum
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event in Small Town at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8. “I am looking forward to seeing hundreds of families head out to the Ag Museum to celebrate at our annual Easter…
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