Change of partisan control of the Senate could elevate Wicker to key chairmanship
By Sid Salter Perhaps better than anyone before him, the late U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis understood what Mississippi’s military infrastructure meant to the state in terms of jobs, influence, and improving the daily lives of the people of the state. In Pascagoula, the sprawling shipyard called Ingalls Shipbuilding, now a division of Huntington Ingalls…
Read MoreDates, entertainment lineup for the 165th Mississippi State Fair announced
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. For the first time ever, fairgoers can purchase their tickets online ahead of the 2024 State Fair. “We are excited to announce that tickets…
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Bishop’s Flower and Dara are nice garden wildflowers
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service My friends, Ben and Kelly Boerner, have a charming home and gardens nestled in the picturesque countryside of Carriere. When I visited them, I found myself immersed in the beauty of their meticulously curated landscape, which features eye-catching wildflowers. These beautiful wildflowers not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of…
Read MoreHAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Website updates coming to facilitate communication and community engagement
By Leah Roberson At the June 6 meeting of Hazlehurst City School District, citizen Linda Granger thanked Superintendent of Education Cloyd Garth Jr. for his student-centered approach to governing the district and being personally engaged with the students and parents. After the agenda and minutes of the last meeting were approved, new business included Garth’s…
Read MoreTomato Festival Art Show deadline is June 22
Chautauqua Arts Foundation is hosting a Tomato Festival Art Show on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, at The Marion, located at 101 East Georgetown St. Organizers encourage area students and adult artists to submit their original works and application by Saturday, June 22. Applications and more information are available online at cafi-ms.org. Categories…
Read MoreRuby Lee Davis Smith
Ruby Lee “Sister” Davis Smith, of Wesson, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her residence. Graveside service was held at Mt. Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wesson, with Rev. Leo Spencer officiating. Minister Kenneth Davis performed the eulogy. Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home oversaw the arrangements. The pallbearers were Jerry Montgomery, William Sanders, Joseph…
Read MoreCopiah among 19 counties approved for broadband infrastructure projects
Gov. Tate Reeves announced June 18 that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved 24 broadband infrastructure projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM anticipates additional CPF projects to be approved on a rolling basis throughout the summer. “We’re working hard to expand broadband infrastructure to…
Read MoreCRYSTAL SPRINGS ALDERMEN: Police department enforcing curfew
By Tricia Nelson Students are enjoying time off during the summer, which means the Crystal Springs Police Department has beefed up its enforcement of the city curfew. The board asked that citizens be reminded that a 10 p.m. curfew exists Sunday through Thursday nights and a midnight curfew exists for Friday and Saturday nights for…
Read MoreCOPIAH COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Citizens air grievances, seek resolution
By Leah Roberson Citizen Robert Cawthorn attended the June 10 meeting of Copiah County supervisors to alert the board of issues he has had with the Sheriff’s Office in the past 10 months. After two separate incidents of theft, Cawthorn stated that while attempting to file a police report, he had felt harassed when he…
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