Gary Clark Sr.
Gary Clark Sr., 73, was born in Monroe, La., on Nov. 23,1948. He resided in Crystal Springs. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2021. Mr. Clark served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an advisor to a Vietnamese unit, where he received the Combat V medal and the Purple…
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann sees challenges, opportunities in 2022 Legislative Session
A packed agenda awaited legislators who returned to the Mississippi Capitol to convene the 2022 Legislative Session on Jan. 4. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann expects the biggest challenge to be overseeing the expenditure of the $1.8 billion allocated to the state from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The broad categories the federal funds must…
Read MoreMDOT is ready for winter
After weeks of unseasonably warm weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions have arrived in the Magnolia State. Weather can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is prepared to respond to winter weather and extreme cold events. “The extreme winter weather in 2021 provided unique challenges for MDOT, and our crews are committed to safety…
Read MoreFaye Berry
Faye Berry, 90, of Georgetown, passed away Dec. 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 512 Rockport-New Hebron Road, New Hebron. Mrs. Berry was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She served 30 years on the board of Aldermen for the Town of…
Read MoreJack David Brasher
Jack David Brasher joined the Church Triumphant on Dec. 13, 2021, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by loved ones at his home in Foley, Ala. He was born on Dec. 26, 1941, in Bell, Calif., to Jack and Louise Brasher. He graduated high school and immediately joined the Navy in 1959. He…
Read MoreBettie J. McHenry
Bettie J. McHenry died on Dec. 23, 2021, at an adult foster care home in Central Point, Ore., after a lengthy illness. She was born in Franklin Parish, La., on Jan. 24, 1946, to Floyd Julius McHenry Sr. and Mary Christell Bullock McHenry. Bettie grew up in Crystal Springs and graduated in 1964 from Crystal…
Read MoreMary Louise Pickett
Mary Louise Pickett, 83, passed away Dec. 27, 2021, at Copiah County Medical Center. A graveside service was held Dec. 30 at Crystal Springs City Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. She was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Copiah County to Leon Newsome and Mary Alice Cleveland. Preceding her in death were her parents;…
Read MoreJames Patrick Tyson Sr.
James Patrick Tyson Sr., 85, passed away in his home Dec. 27, 2021. Since his birth in Martinsville on Jan. 24, 1936, James was a devoted brother to his five siblings, and he remained close to them throughout their lives. In high school, James played football and used his athletic nature to his advantage while…
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Jan. 16 The Hazlehurst High School Class of 1971 will meet at 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the library. All classmates are invited to help plan for their 50th class reunion. For more information, contact Ruby Bank Davis at 601-894-2810 or 769-237-9150. Ongoing Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesday nights at Wesson…
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