Joan Dear
Joan Ellen Dear, 81, of Crystal Springs, passed away March 14, 2024, at Copiah County Medical Center. A memorial service will be from 10 a.m. until noon, March 30, at Hopewell Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dear, a native of Rolling Fork, was a member of Hopewell Baptist…
Read MorePhyllis Harkins
Phyllis Juanita Harkins, 64, of Richland, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, after a four-and-a-half-year journey with cancer. She confronted each diagnosis and each new challenge with an enormous strength that has been inspirational to all who knew and loved her. A service was held March 16 at Stringer Family Chapel in Crystal Springs,…
Read MoreWilliam Ray
On March 10, 2024, William Rodney Ray, 91, passed quietly from this life at his home on Sylvarena Road, Hazlehurst. Mr. Ray was a native of Copiah County but spent much of his adult life in Baton Rouge, LA. After the passing of his beloved wife, Nora, he returned to his hometown. He enjoyed his…
Read MorePamela Jean Taylor Moore
Services for Pamela Jean Taylor Moore are at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Stronghope, with visitation from 5 until 8 p.m., Monday, March 18, at the church and will resume from 10 until the time of the service. Burial will be at Stronghope Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mrs. Moore,…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Use ferns to add beauty in shaded garden areas
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service If you wonder what plants can be used in shaded areas of your landscape, I suggest that hardy and low-maintenance ferns are a great choice for adding lush, green foliage. Ferns come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors that can add visual interest to darker areas of…
Read More100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: Historical events from March 2024
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1924. For the first time since 1636, public vehicles, such as taxi cabs, were allowed into Hyde Park in London beginning March 1. For nearly 300 years, the…
Read MoreCamp Kamassa awarded grant
Gov. Tate Reeves recently announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees announced its selection of grants totaling more than $14.5 million for 33 conservation and outdoor recreation projects. This initial allocation of funding will be matched with nearly $30 million from other sources. “This is…
Read MoreDAR seeking local Vietnam veterans to honor
By Tricia Nelson The Copiah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking local Vietnam veterans to honor during an upcoming ceremony. A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28, on the lawn in front of the Copiah County Courthouse to honor both living and deceased local Vietnam veterans. The guest speaker…
Read MoreLottery’s fiscal year-to-date transfer exceeds $80 million
With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63. As the Lottery Law stipulates, the first $80 million in net proceeds in each fiscal year goes to roads and bridges, while all funds over that amount go to the Education Enhancement Fund. February’s transfer marks the…
Read MoreJeffery Wayne Hill
Jeffery Wayne Hill, 67, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born in West Memphis, Ark., on Oct. 7, 1956. Mr. Hill served his country in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He worked in the chicken plant business for over 40 years. He had been with Peco…
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