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Woman rescued from burning house
Lawrence County firemen responded to a house fire on Bethel Road Friday afternoon, Oct. 16, and found a house engulfed in smoke and were told a person was possibly inside. According to Lawrence County Fire Coordinator Donnie Weeks, firemen received the call at 1:07 p.m. and were on the scene at 264 Bethel Rd., Monticello,…
Read MoreMississippi State Fair extended Oct. 22-25
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Monday that the Mississippi State Fair has been extended. The State Fair will re-open Thursday, Oct. 22 and run through Sunday, Oct. 25. A ride special will be offered each day. Fairgoers can take advantage of unlimited rides for a special price of only $27 on Friday…
Read MoreRelay for Life to be held Saturday
Relay for Life of Lawrence County will held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Cooper’s Ferry Park. This family-friendly event will offer plenty of food and entertainment. Social distancing will be encouraged. The Cancer Survivor Reception will begin at 8:30 a.m. All cancer survivors will receive a free breakfast sponsored by Lawrence County Hospital. If a…
Read MoreMonticello intersection to get lights, possible landscaping
The Monticello Town Council held its October recess meeting on Oct. 19 at City Hall. All five Monticello aldermen (Donald Walters – Ward One, Steve Moreman – Ward Two, Judy McAuley Grimes – Ward Three, Karen Jolly Hill – Ward Four, and Renea Rayborn – Five) were present, with Mayor Martha Watts presiding. Jerrold Cantore…
Read MoreTrunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 24 4 to 7 p.m.; 584 Woody Rd., Jayess Hosted by Crossroad Cruisers All vehicles are welcome to participate, including daily drivers. The first 30 entries will receive a dash plaque. Trunks do not have to be decorated, but a People’s Choice award for the best decorated will be given. Do not wear…
Read MoreCity Beautification Award
Yard of the Month
Jason Barrett elected State Senator for District 39
A runoff yesterday in a special election to fill the District 39 Mississippi Senate seat resulted in the election of Jason Barrett, an attorney in Brookhaven. Barrett received 1,558 votes in Lawrence County to Bill Sones’ 256. The Lawrence County vote put Barrett over the top in the race. District 39 covers Lawrence, Lincoln, and…
Read MoreGulf Coast Brotherhood Ride passes through county
Lawrence County emergency responders escorted cyclists participating in the Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride as they passed through the county Oct. 5 to honor fallen emergency responders. In addition to remembering the sacrifices made, riders also raise funds along the way for families of those they are riding for. This year’s Brotherhood ride began Monday in…
Read MoreLC Technology and Career Center Spotlight
Lawrence County Technology and Career Center teacher Jessica Rutland says that it is an absolute privilege to be a teacher. Her professional career started in the Lawrence County School District in August 2004 after graduating from William Carey University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Rutland also holds a master’s degree in education from…
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