SBA loans available to small businesses due to continuing drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought conditions that began on Aug. 29. The declaration includes Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin,…
Read MoreForestry commission urges caution and adherence to burn bans
The Mississippi Forestry Commission wants Mississippians to be on high alert for wildfire activity due to extremely dry weather conditions. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KDBI) continues above the 700 level in much of the state, creating an increased risk for devastating wildland fires. MFC Fire Chief Randy Giachelli states, “We have not seen this pattern…
Read MoreAnita McNeely Thomas
Anita McNeely Thomas, 79, passed away Sept. 17, 2023. A memorial service was held Sept. 23 at Brookhaven Funeral Home. Graveside service followed at Midway Cemetery, Meadville. She was born on Jan. 15, 1944, in Bude to the late Helen Adams McNeely and Earl B. McNeely Sr. Christened as a child in the United Methodist…
Read MoreDoris Jackson
Doris Rose Teasley Jackson – a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend – peacefully departed from this world on Sept. 18, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1936, to her loving parents, William T. Teasley and Mattie Ophelia Crapps Teasley, who have preceded her in death. Doris was a woman of deep…
Read MoreHopewell Baptist to celebrate 195 years Sept. 24
The community is invited to join the members of Hopewell Baptist Church as they celebrate the 195th anniversary of the church on Sept. 24. The church, organized in 1828, will begin the day with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m. The service will feature guest speaker Bro. Justin Craft, music…
Read MoreHyde-Smith, Warnock offer 2023 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week resolution
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Sept. 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution, which is supported by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), provides the nation a specific time to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S.…
Read MoreKandy Smith
Kandy (Kendra) Smith died Sept. 11, 2023, in Hazlehurst. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her husband, Leon Smith, and his three sons, Doug, Tommy (Jena), and Stanley (Wendy). Kandy’s nine grandchildren include Julia, Nick, and Zach; Thomas, Will (Cate), and Nelson; and Peyton, Jay (Brooke), and Mason. Kandy’s sisters, Laurie (Rick)…
Read MoreVanessa Anne Potter
Vanessa Anne Potter, of Crystal Springs, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 10, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Nessa, as she was known to her friends, was 64 years old. Vanessa was born on Aug. 9, 1959, in Albany, Ga., to Joanne and Robert Baker. Vanessa loved working in her yard and…
Read MoreSampson Mitchell
Sampson Mitchell, 73, passed away Sept. 8, 2023, at his home in Crystal Springs, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Stringer Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Sammy was a successful businessman and owner of Mitchell Timber Company until its closing. He was a longtime…
Read MoreJoan Elizabeth Martin
Joan Elizabeth Martin, 71, of Crystal Springs. passed away Sept. 16, 2023, at Pine Crest Guest Home. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, at Highland Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements.
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