Earl Wayne Tillman
Earl Wayne Tillman, 76, of Crystal Springs, passed from his earthly body to his heavenly home with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 23, 2024, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Stringer Family Funeral home in Crystal Springs. …
Read MoreSybil Ward
Sybil McDonald Ward, of Crystal Springs, passed away July 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, July 26, at Harmony Baptist Church. The service will be at 11, Friday, at Harmony Baptist Church, with burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Mrs. Ward…
Read MoreUMMC invites high school students to explore healthcare careers
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of Medicine, with check-in starting at…
Read MoreHow to review films like a pro
By Edwin Smith The opinions of professional critics can make or break a film’s box office prospects, but anyone can learn to watch movies with a critical eye, a University of Mississippi film expert says. “The biggest piece of advice I have is to watch as many movies of as wide a variety as possible…
Read MoreHAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: $75,000 approved for updates to website and marketing
By Tricia Nelson The recent board meeting of the Hazlehurst City School District began with citizen Linda Granger’s concerns regarding the district’s website. She stated how it is out-of-date, and there is a lack of transparency. She suggested the school add an organizational chart and board minutes. During the meeting, the school board approved a…
Read MoreCOPIAH COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Bids sought for ambulance service
By Tricia Nelson The Copiah County Board of Supervisors met July 10, and one topic of discussion was advertising for bids for an ambulance service. David Clanton, with Global Life, said his company would like to submit a quote for service, but he needs more information about the number and types of calls the county…
Read MoreJimmy Thomas Coons
Graveside service for Jimmy Thomas Coons will be 3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Reeves Cemetery, Summit. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mr. Coons, 88, of Wesson, died July 21 at his residence. He was born Sept. 20, 1935, to Andrew Monroe Coons and Jimmie Margaret Anderson Coons. Mr. Coons was a chemist and…
Read MoreMarietta B. Norton
Marietta B. Norton, 97, of Wesson, passed away July 21, 2024. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, with burial at the church cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Norton was a member of Pleasant Valley…
Read MoreThomas Shelton Jones
Thomas Shelton Jones, 75, went home to be with his Lord on July 16, 2024. A memorial service was held July 18 at First Presbyterian Church. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Tommy was born in Woodville on Jan. 22, 1949. He was the only son of the late Bill Jones and the…
Read MoreMDOT using RCUTs to reduce crashes and improve efficiency
Motorists across the state face increasing challenges at intersections as traffic volumes rise and congestion worsens. These challenges can lead to severe crashes on Mississippi’s roadways, which is why the Mississippi Department of Transportation is always looking for ways to improve overall roadway safety and operations, including implementing innovative solutions such as Restricted Crossing U-turns.…
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