Program helps clients unload sentimental clutter
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Spring often motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts, said Jasmine Harris-Speight, an educator with the Mississippi State University…
Read MoreBertie Mae Young
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Bertie Mae Young on May 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. She was born in Utica in 1932 to Jim N. and Bertie Ford Brown. She retired from AT&T after 35 years of service. Bertie…
Read MorePam Ashley
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Biggs Ashley, “Pam,” who courageously fought cancer with dignity and grace until she went to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of May 18, 2024. Pam was born in Hazlehurst on June 8, 1956, and was preceded in…
Read MoreNita Faye Lusk
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nita Faye Lusk will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Beauregard Cemetery, Wesson. The service is being arranged by Stringer Funeral Home (Hazlehurst). Bro. Allen Jenkins will be officiating the service. Nita Faye Lusk, 74, of Beauregard, passed away on May 13 at…
Read MoreStolen ag equipment recovered
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recently recovered stolen agricultural equipment, with an estimated value of $210,000, in Hinds County. On April 30, the bureau was asked to assist in the investigation of a stolen Cat 299D3 skid steer out of Copiah County. The initial report was taken by the Copiah County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreFarm Bill deadline draws increased partisan attention to future SNAP payment policies
By Sid Salter On Capitol Hill, the calendar is driving increased partisan attention on the new U.S. Farm Bill. The current 2018 Farm Bill will expire on Sept. 30. Congress and President Joe Biden extended the five-year original term of the bill on Nov. 16, 2023. The headlines are already gravitating to the most populist…
Read MoreSkin cancer prevention easy as ‘ABCDE’
By Erin Garrett As summer approaches, so does the time to focus on skin cancer prevention, says University of Mississippi Health Services physician Dr. Hubert Spears. May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, which raises awareness of America’s most common cancer. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, according to the…
Read MoreBike and motorcycle safety encouraged
From unicycles to 18-wheelers, the Mississippi Department of Transportation encourages safety in all vehicles and this month, two-wheeled vehicles are in the spotlight. May is recognized nationally as “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nice weather, so you may see more motorcycles and cyclists…
Read MoreJessie Lynn Ainsworth
Jessie Lynn Ainsworth, 94, passed away May 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, at First Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11 Tuesday at the church, with interment following the services at Crystal Springs City Cemetery.…
Read MoreRickie Ray Breazeale
Rickie Ray Breazeale, 64, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 7, 2024. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 10, at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. He is survived by his brothers, James Clifton Breazeale and Arnold Wilson Breazeale, and sisters, Wanda Jean Williams…
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