Ribbon cutting held for Kenya’s Forever Creations
The Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Kenya’s Forever Creations, 113 Bobo Drive, Crystal Springs. Family members on hand for the event included Kenya Cummings, Robert Cummings, Janiyah Cummings, R’Kedra Cummings, Ken’rachelle Funchess, Jeremiah Cummings, and Kaliyah Allen. The family was joined by friends and Tomato Queen Lindsay Willett.
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for The Frosty Flamingo
Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Frosty Flamingo Italian Ice cart. Pictured are (from left) Dusty McPhearson, Lisa Purser, Leah Breland, Terry Breland, Jacqui Patten, Lataesha Magee, Janice Pee, and Ken Givens.
Read MoreCopiah under a burn ban
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors recently approved a county-wide burn ban that will be in force until Sept. 15. Extreme heat and virtually zero rainfall over the last several weeks has caused extremely dry conditions that make outdoor fires very dangerous. According to Copiah County Emergency Management Director Scott Barnes, the only exemptions to…
Read MoreFall courses set for Master Gardener program
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Dates have been set for the fall 2023 slate of Master Gardener courses. Registration for the asynchronous online trainings will be open from Aug. 14 to Sept. 11. The trainings will be available from Oct. 3 to Dec. 4. Once registration opens, it can be accessed at http://msuext.ms/mg. The…
Read MoreChristopher Lee Bailey
Christopher Lee Bailey, 47, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 2, 2023. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 2007. He was an Iraqi war veteran and obtained the rank of staff sergeant. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Stella…
Read MoreMarcelle Berch
Marcelle Berch, 98, of Crystal Springs, passed away Aug. 6, 2023. A funeral service was held Aug. 9 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Berch was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Berch; daughter, Barbara King; sister, Christine Burkett; and…
Read MoreSherrill Ann Curtis
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear mother, Sherrill Ann Curtis . Sadly, she passed away on Aug. 6, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born Dec. 19, 1940. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a…
Read MoreBeria Dandridge
Beria Dandridge, 84, of Crystal Springs, passed away Aug. 1, 2023, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. A funeral service was held Aug. 4 at Church of Christ Holiness, Crystal Springs, with burial at Zion Springs in Okolona. Survivors include sons, Micheal Dandridge, Dedrick Perry, and Fredrick Perry; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Read MoreQuintina Wilson
Quintina Wilson, 80, of Crystal Springs, passed away July 31, 2023, at Pine Forest Nursing Home in Jackson. A graveside service was held Aug. 5 at Bright Star Cemetery. Century Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include a son, Levar Wilson; daughter, Katina Wilson; and brother, Jefferey Wilson.
Read MoreArthur Paul Bullard
Arthur Paul Bullard passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at Brandon Court in Brandon after a long illness. Mr. Bullard was born May 30, 1935, to E.Q. and Vesta Bullard in Calhoun County. He was raised in Pittsboro and graduated from Pittsboro High school. After attending and graduating from Mississippi State University, Mr. Bullard…
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