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State accepting design submissions for next official car tag
Gov. Tate Reeves announced last week that the Mississippi License Tag Commission is accepting design submissions for the state’s next official car tag. “Mississippi is filled with talented artists and designers. We’re opening the submission process to take in inspiration from across Mississippi for our state’s next car tag,” said Reeves. “I look forward to…
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 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…
Read MoreCould switching the clocks soon come to an end?
On the first Sunday in November, people across North America will adjust their clocks, turning them back one hour and thus returning Daylight Saving Time back to Standard Time. When spring arrives anew, the clocks once again will move forward an hour. This phenomenon has taken place for more than 50 years. Time zones once…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Nov. 5 Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center’s annual Halloween carnival will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5. There will be games, cake walk, toy walk, inflatables, velcro wall, face painting, costume contest, hayride, concessions, and more. Monticello Marketplace will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 5. East Broad Street is…
Read MoreHalloween Block Party set for Oct. 29 in Monticello
The second annual Lawrence County Halloween Block Party will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 29 at Cooper’s Ferry Park. This event will include trick-or-treating with local businesses, costume contest, small pumpkin patch with painting opportunities, and more. The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event. Businesses that wish to set up…
Read MoreHistorical society cookbook enters second printing
Kay Allen (left) and Alicia Reynolds are excited that the Lawrence County Historical Society “A River and a Road ” cookbooks are now in a second printing. These are just in time to use for holiday cooking and gifts. Cookbooks can be purchased in Monticello at the Civic Center, Plain & Fanci, Hudson Drugs, and…
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