Off to the governor’s race
2027 governor’s race shaping up as an echo of the hard-fought 1987 elections
By Sid Salter, Good Ole Boys Syndicate The Neshoba County Fair political speaking program last week made plain two facts moving toward the 2027 statewide elections in Mississippi. First, the field of candidates in the race to succeed two-term Republican Gov. Tate Reeves may be broad, and second, the 2027 race will be hard-fought and…
Read MoreLarry Bell
Larry Douglas Bell, 78, left this world on July 29, 2024, to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he had faithfully served for many years at home with his family with him. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The memorial service…
Read MoreReeves Beasley
Willard Reeves Beasley, known affectionately as “RB,” passed away on July 28, 2024, in Jackson at the age of 81. Born on Nov. 28, 1942, in Hazlehurst, RB lived a life marked by dedication to his family, friends, and community. RB worked on the railroad as a locomotive engineer in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and…
Read MoreDangerous animal ordinance on the books
Earlier this year, the Copiah County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance governing the control of dogs and other dangerous animals in the county. The ordinance makes it unlawful to knowingly possess a dangerous animal, including dogs, that are not in proper enclosures or otherwise controlled. Dangerous dogs include those who chase or exhibit an…
Read MoreMSU Extension offers next online Master Gardener class
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training Oct. 1, and…
Read MoreUtility customers warned of Public Service Commission employee impostor scam
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in our state. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. Last week, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) received a phone call…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Scaevola works as border, groundcover or in container
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape. Scaevola, commonly known as fan flower, is one of those plants. Native to Australia and the Pacific Islands, these plants are popular for their distinctive, fan-shaped flowers, versatile growth habit, and robust nature. Scaevola offers both aesthetic appeal…
Read MoreOther than state judicial races, it was a light political year under the old Neshoba oaks
By Sid Salter NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR – The tin roof of the Founder’s Square reverberated with a lot of political rhetoric this week – some of it serious and relevant and some of it, well, not so much. While 2024 is a presidential election year, the White House race between Republican former President Donald Trump…
Read MoreCarolyn Addy
Carolyn Hughes Addy, 79, of Crystal Springs, passed away with her three daughters and lots of loving staff by her side at Copiah Living Center on July 26, 2024. Carolyn was born on March 16, 1945, in Harrisville to Joe and Irma Hughes, completing their five children. After graduating from Harrisville High as valedictorian of…
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