Earnest Howard Torry
Earnest Howard Torry, 91, was born to the late Ernest Powell Torry and Cloteal Stewart Torry, of Utica. He worked for the Town of Utica over 20 years and mentored children of White Oak Church of Christ Holiness U.S.A., where he attended until his health failed. Howard departed July 13, 2024, and leaves to cherish…
Read MoreStolen hay equipment recovered in Copiah County
The Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau recovered a hay baler and hay cutter in Copiah County that was reported stolen in Lincoln County. On June 22, a 435 John Deere hay baler and a Kuhn hay cutter were reported stolen to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A Kubota five-wheel hay rake was reported stolen…
Read MoreFollow label directions for garden product use
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Mississippi’s ideal growing season means gardens can yield a lot of produce, but this usually comes with the help of pesticides to combat insects and diseases. It is vital that home gardeners know how much time must elapse between application of the product and when the food is harvested,…
Read More37th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza to be held July 26-28
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment. Extravaganza Director Ashlee Smith says,…
Read MoreCONSERVATION CORNER: Mockingbirds make their presence known
By James L. Cummins If you have been hearing an endless string of up to 15 different birds singing outside your house, chances are very good that you have a northern mockingbird in your yard. What their slender, gray bodies lack in color, they more than make up for in personality. Mockingbirds are a group…
Read MoreCOPIAH COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Landowner seeks to purchase historic Gallatin property
By Tricia Nelson The Copiah County Board of Supervisors met July 1 and was advised of a letter received from a landowner who owns property adjacent to the small piece of property owned by the county at the intersection of Old Port Gibson and Old Natchez roads. The landowner would like to purchase the county…
Read MoreJonathan Adam Whittington
Jonathan Adam Whittington, 37, a resident of Wesson, passed away July 12, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to -1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at Hazlehurst Methodist Church, 127 Caldwell Drive, Hazlehurst. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday. Interment will follow at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Officiating will…
Read MoreCharles Lewis Beazley
Charles Lewis Beazley, 84, of Terry, passed away July 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Aug. 3, at Oak View Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Mr. Beazley was born and raised in the County Line community. He served 20 years in the Mississippi…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Volunteer plants add surprises to gardens
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of my favorite gardening experiences is seeing plants spontaneously appear in various spots in my home garden and landscape. I love these plant volunteers, and I let them flourish in unexpected places around my garden. Their surprise appearances make the garden feel alive and ever-changing. I once wrote…
Read MoreHow to stay safe this summer as record-breaking heat continues
In 2023, we experienced the hottest year on record and now, halfway through 2024, there’s a strong possibility of another record-breaking year. Last month marked the 12th consecutive month of record-warm temperatures, the second longest streak in recorded history. As extreme heat advisories begin taking effect for the summer months, it’s crucial to understand the importance of heat…
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