Ira Edwyn Coates
Coach Ira Coates passed away at Jeff Davis County Extended Care Facility on Sept. 2, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1939, to Percy Ware Coates and Nancy Lucas Coates in Pinola. A celebration of life service was held on Sept. 7. “Big” Ira was famously known as “Killer” Coates and “The Mendenhall Mauler”…
Read MoreHazel Ruth Barlow Blue
Hazel Ruth Barlow Blue was born near Hazlehurst on Jan. 10, 1926, and went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Aug. 23, 2023, at 97 years of age. She was born to Jim and Iva Kelly Douglass Barlow and was the oldest of three children. She married Carl Blue on Dec. 28, 1945,…
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First goat performance test in Mississippi ongoing
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Most goat meat sold in the U.S. is imported, but a group of Mississippi meat goat producers wants to see that change. A first-of-its-kind test in the state is underway to help them meet that goal. The Southeastern Buck Performance Test aims to improve the profitability of the meat…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Sept. 7 Hazlehurst Library will have Senior Game Day from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7. Snacks will be served. Come enjoy Bingo and more. Sept. 10 Sylvarena Baptist Church, 1119 Old Sylvarena Road, Wesson, will celebrate 125 years at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 10. Guest speaker will be Dr. Cody Warren. A covered…
Read MoreWhite named to WCU President’s List
William Carey University announces Brandy Michelle White, of Wesson, has been recognized on the President’s List for the summer trimester. President’s List scholars have a perfect 4.0 grade point average and no failing grade in any class.
Read MoreGarry Brewer
Garry Russell Brewer, 72, of Crystal Springs, passed away Aug. 28, 2023. A graveside service was held Aug. 30 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mr. Brewer was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by son, John Sellers, of Brandon; sister, Judy Carolyn Sullivan, of Mize; and nephews, Todd Sullivan and Tracy Sullivan.
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Making It Southern
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently by the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce for Making It Southern, 106 East Georgetown St. Friends, family, and chamber members on hand for the event were (front row, from left) Riggs Barnhart, Cliff Barnhart, Carrie Barnhart, Finley Barnhart, Jadeen Barnhart; (back row) Tomato Queen Lindsey Willett, Sherry Sprouse,…
Read MoreH. Graham Hall
H. Graham Hall, 86, passed away Aug. 25, 2023, at his home in Crystal Springs. A service was held Aug. 29 at Stringer Family Chapel, with interment at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Graham was born Feb. 12, 1937, to H.G. and Mary Hall. He was raised in Crystal Springs and met his bride to be,…
Read MoreOvalton “Odie” Rutledge
Ovalton “Odie” Henry Rutledge, 80, of Crystal Springs, passed away Aug. 22, 2023. A service was held Aug. 25 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Bethesda Cemetery. Odie was a faithful and charter member of Wesley Southern Methodist Church Crystal Springs. He was a self-employed farmer, machinist, mechanic, and inventor. His work was his…
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