James (Jim) Henley Sr.
James (Jim) Williams Henley Sr., 68, passed away at his home in Hazlehurst on Aug. 30, 2022. A funeral service was held Sept. 2 at Stringer Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. Jim was born on March 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., the second of six sons born to Harris Brand Henley Sr. and Virginia Rebecca Williams.…
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Mark Keith Moak, 63, passed away at his residence Aug. 28, 2022. A memorial service was held Aug. 30 at Stringer Family Chapel. Mark, a native of New Orleans, had lived in Crystal Springs for many years. He had worked for the Illinois Central Railroad, Hartman Funeral Home, and the Holman Dealership. He loved gardening,…
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Wesson outlasts Tylertown for big win
By Rusty Newman Friday night lights began around the state last Friday, and Stone Stadium in Wesson was the host of a 3A showdown between the Wesson Cobras and the Tylertown Chiefs. This matchup was very similar to the way the season began last year between the two teams with Wesson jumping out to a…
Read More988 aims to expand mental health crisis response
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service The rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers more hope to individuals dealing with mental-health-related distress. That population includes farmers and farm workers, who are among those most at risk for suicide and mental health distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, male agricultural…
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September 7 AJFC Community Action Agency will administer free COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hazlehurst City Hall. Those who get vaccinated can receive a gift card up to $100. For more information, contact Linda Chess Collins at 817-988-1118 or Dianne Expose Watson at 601-441-4998. September 11 Sylvarena Baptist…
Read MoreGeorge Marx Biggs Sr.
George Marx Biggs Sr., “Sonny Pop”, 96, of Flowood, went to his heavenly home on Aug. 25, 2022. A funeral service was held Aug. 29 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Hazlehurst Cemetery. Mr. Biggs was a graduate of Hazlehurst High School. He received various engineering and computer courses. He was a former vice…
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