CJ Jackson III
CJ Jackson III, 46, passed away Oct. 28, 2022. A funeral service was held Nov. 5 at Galilee M.B. Church. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Shnika Jackson; children, Cortez Jackson, Aliajh Jackson, and Ceshun Jackson; five grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Brent, Ray Jackson, Jamie Jackson, Norma Austin, Devon Maye, John…
Read MoreMary “Judith” Stein Ross
Mary “Judith” Stein Ross, 84, of Crystal Springs, passed peacefully at her home on Nov. 5, 2022, surrounded by family. She was devoted to her calling of being a wonderful wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Judith was a talented seamstress who created many works of art. She loved to cook and bake,…
Read MoreGranterio Larriel Short
Granterio Larriel Short, 36, passed away Oct. 22, 2022. A funeral service was held Nov. 5 at Antioch M.B. Church, with interment at White Bay Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his son, Tylon Short; mother, Sharlet Collins; brothers, Antoine Short and Houston Collins III; and sisters, Minyarisha Belton, Natarsha Short, and…
Read MoreChuck White
Creston Grady “Chuck” White, 67, of Kosciusko, passed away Nov. 9, 2022, at the Kosciusko Group Home. A funeral service was held Nov. 11 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, R. O. and Christine White; sisters, Joanne Slay and Jackie Shatzer; and brother,…
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Freeman has successful season
Brady Freeman (left) is a junior and varsity starting defensive end for the South Summit Wildcats in Kamas, Utah. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the state of Utah and No. 2 in the nation with a total of 26 season sacks. He had 69 overall tackles his sophomore year, combined with 56 tackles…
Read MoreColonels dominate on way to semi-finals
Copiah Academy controlled the football game from start to finish Friday night as they ran away with a 47-6 victory over the 10-seeded Leake Academy Rebels. Copiah now turns their attention to longtime rival Simpson Academy in the semi-final round with a chance to play for another state championship on the line. The scoring started…
Read MoreWesson upsets Union in first round of playoffs
By Rusty Newman The Wesson Cobras made the long trip to Union Friday night as the No. 4 seed to take on the No. 1-seed Yellow Jackets. It took overtime for the Cobras to pull off the upset, and Cobra nation went wild as they won the game 34-28. Things didn’t start so well for…
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Georgetown Friday Nights on Main ends with a bang
Mitch McDonnell, (right) coordinator of Georgetown Friday Nights on Main, recognized Alderman Robert Haynes (center) with a plaque for his participation and dedicated work towards the yearly event. Also pictured is W.D. Brown, a dedicated sponsor of the show. The last show ended with a great turnout with a Trunk-or-Treat for the kids.
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