Dude Jasper
On May 2, 2022, Dude Joseph Jasper, of Crystal Springs, was reunited in heaven with God and his beautiful wife, Charlene, to enjoy their eternal paradise. He was 70 years old. A funeral service was held May 6 at Pine Bluff Baptist Church, with burial at Pine Bluff Dentville Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Service in…
Read MoreMary Claire Odom
Mary Claire Odom, 29, passed away April 30, 2022, at her home with her mother by her side. She was born July 6, 1992, and was the only child of Mike and Missie Odom. Mary Claire fought a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Jack and May Ann…
Read MoreSandra “Sandee” Pace
Sandra “Sandee” Gayle Dodds Pace, 81, of Hazlehurst, went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2022. A funeral service was held May 6 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Hazlehurst Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Will” Robert and Lena Annice “Cecie” Dodds; her sister, Barbara Ann Lee; and…
Read MoreSOS Food Pantry leadership announced
Cobras baseball season comes to disappointing end
The Wesson Cobras baseball team had their state playoff dreams crushed by a sweep in the first round of the 3-A state playoffs by the West Marion Trojans. The Cobras ended the season with an overall 16-9 record. The Cobras were led by a strong group of five leaders in the Class of 2022. Playing…
Read MoreBreanna Grant-Hall signs with Co-Lin
Head Start recruiting children for upcoming school year
Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc., Head Start/Early Start is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Applications are now being accepted for all children ages eight weeks to five years old by Sept. 1. The center also serves pregnant females. To determine eligibility, the following documentation will need to be provided: Proof of child’s…
Read MoreGovernor’s office accepting internship program applications
The Office of Governor Tate Reeves is encouraging college students with an interest in state government to apply for the Governor’s Office Internship Program. The internships are designed to provide insight to college students who want to learn more about the executive branch of state government. Students will experience and assist in the operations of…
Read MoreHaley Dufresne
Haley Dufresne, of Pearl, passed away April 24, 2022, after a hard battle with leukemia. Haley was born in Jackson on June 29, 1989, and raised in Crystal Springs. Haley graduated from Copiah Academy in 2007 and subsequently studied at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Thereafter, Haley worked at City Drugs in Crystal Springs. Since 2012, Haley…
Read MoreCleveland Dyess
Cleveland Dyess, 86, of Crystal Springs, passed away April 26, 2022, after a long battle with health issues. Mr. Dyess was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Jeff Davis County to Wiley and Ida Dyess. Mr. Dyess was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; his wife, Edna, of 63 years; and great-granddaughter, Sarah Faith…
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