MSU announces spring graduates
Mississippi State University has released a list of students graduating for the 2021 spring term. Honor graduates include all bachelor-degree candidates with exceptional scholastic averages and at least half the total required course hours earned at MSU. Their specific levels of recognition and the minimum required averages for each, based on a 4.0 scale, include:…
Read MoreMC announces President’s and Dean’s Lists
The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President’s and Dean’s Lists after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at…
Read MoreCrystal Springs Floral Club scholarship recipient
In recognition of the 2020-21 Elizabeth A.M. Jones Scholarship Award in honor of Crystal Springs Floral Club’s founder, the club recognizes Makayla Addeona Walker. She is a 2021 graduate of Crystal Springs High School and will attend Hinds Community College in the fall. Walker is the daughter of Christy and Craig Walker, of Crystal Springs.
Read MoreHazlehurst native serves in U.S. Navy on the cutting edge of Surface Warfare Innovation
By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Teandra Byrd, a native of Hazlehurst, joined the Navy for the opportunities the military offers. “I look forward to learning more about steam engineering here at SWOS,” said Byrd. According to Byrd, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to…
Read MoreMilton Evans
Milton Evans, 68, passed away June 11, 2021. A memorial service was held June 18 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home, with Rev. Martin Washington officiating. Milton was born Feb. 16, 1952, in Jackson to Troy and Jessie Lean Evans. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Vaneesa V. Evans; and two brothers, Henry Lee and…
Read MoreCharles Alvin Hamilton
A funeral service for Charles Alvin Hamilton was held June 23, 2021, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Copiah County. Burial followed in the Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Hamilton was born July 28, 1939, in Beauregard to John Shelby Hamilton and Willie Myrtis Martin. He lived 81 years and…
Read MoreHerrick George Swilley Jr.
Rev. Herrick George Swilley Jr., 79, passed away May 20, 2021, in Chicago, Ill. A graveside service was held June 19 at Sardis M.B. Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled arrangements. Rev. Swilley was born May 8, 1942, in Hazlehurst to Mr. and Mrs. Herrick George Swilley Sr. Survivors include his…
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CSMS announces honors scholars
Crystal Springs Middle School has announced honors scholars for the fourth nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include: ADA 56 – Jordan D. Copeland, Aaliyah D. Tobias, Jeremy R. Washington; Fourth grade – Jaydan K. Adams, Lyric M. Catchings, Milek M. Catchings, Kendayl R. Crisler, Moriah Breann…
Read MoreSpring semester Honor Roll at Jones College announced
Jones College in Ellisville has announced the 2021 spring semester Honor Roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the Honor Roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0. Local students named to the President’s List include Anna Gayle Rutledge, of Crystal Springs; and Madeline Michele…
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