James Cohn
James Cohn, 90, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Copiah County Medical Center. A service was held on June 16 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Mr. Cohn was a lifelong resident of Copiah County and a graduate of Crystal Springs High School. He worked at Kulhman Electric for 30…
Read MoreMDEQ expands water contact advisory for Pearl River
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is expanding a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break reported by Jackson Water near Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Initial sampling results show elevated bacteria levels in the river downstream of the break, with elevated levels detected as far…
Read MoreEula Harris
Eula Callender Harris, 87, of Wesson, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Copiah County Medical Center. The service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, at Zion Hill Baptist Church. The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling…
Read MoreMississippi’s seafood labeling law to take effect July 1
The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants, or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and…
Read MoreMary Ann Harper McNeill
Mary Ann Harper McNeill, 96, a resident of Crystal Springs, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. McNeill was born on Feb. 27, 1929, to Grover Cleveland Harper and Mamie Eva Elam Harper. She was married to Howell Neil…
Read MoreDennis M. Harvey
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dennis Mikell Harvey, a longtime resident of Hazlehurst. He died on May 28, 2025, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood at the age of 65. Born on Feb. 29, 1960, Dennis was the first of four children born to Jerry and Carolyn Harvey, both…
Read MoreMississippi Board of Animal Health issues alert for New World screwworm
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health urges animal owners to be aware of New World screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets, and in rare cases, humans. Adult screwworm flies have orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along…
Read MoreLinda Marie Stigman
Linda “Lin” Marie Stigman, a native of Bergen County, N.J., was born in 1948. After graduating high school in Ramapo, N.J., she married and moved to Sussex, N.J., in 1970. She and her husband poured love and labor into renovating a Victorian-era home, creating a fruitful garden and nurturing a sour cherry tree that her…
Read MoreDavid Estus Boleware
David Estus Boleware, 67, a resident of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 16, 2025, at his home in Crystal Springs. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Boleware was a native of Copiah County. He was born Jan. 3, 1958, to Jack Lynn Boleware Sr. and Aundine Sykes Boleware. He…
Read MoreJames Donald McClelland Jr.
James Donald (Don) McClelland Jr., lovingly known as “Papa” to his family, passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2025, at the age of 64. Don was a master craftsman with remarkable skill in construction, drywall, and painting. Throughout his career, he lent his talents to numerous projects, including the restoration of the…
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