Mayor’s Youth Council accepting applications
The Crystal Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is currently accepting applications for 2023-2024 for eighth through 11th graders who live in the Crystal Springs area. Those interested in joining may pick up an application between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall or the Visitor’s Center in Chautauqua Park. Application may also…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Dollar General
A new Dollar General store officially opened last week on Highway 51 in Wesson and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the Wesson Chamber of Commerce. Those in attendance were (from left) Deemie Letchworth, chamber secretary; Stephen Ashley, chamber president; Marilyn Britt, chamber board member; Dewayne Walker; Mamie Sherrod, Trustmark; Bert R. Bratton, MD;…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for new skatepark
Crystal Springs has a new attraction that will help draw more people to the area, thanks to the help of two local teens who saw a need, made a plan, and worked to bring their dream to reality. Chance Mohawk and Grant Finch, two avid Crystal Springs skateboarders, made a proposal to Crystal Springs aldermen…
Read More‘Talent Springs in Crystal Springs’ set for Aug. 4
The MacDowell Music Club is sponsoring a talent show at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, in the Crystal Springs United Methodist Church Family Center. This event is a fundraiser for the club, and tickets will be available at the door. This is the fifth year the club has held this community event named “Talent Springs…
Read MoreLinda Belding
Linda Jean Belding, 76, of Crystal Springs, passed away July 18, 2023. A funeral service was held July 22 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Belding was a member of Highland Baptist Church and the Morning Glories at Highland Baptist Church. She and her cousin, Cheryl Pruitt, started the SOS…
Read MoreCharlie Chat Frazier Jr.
Charlie Chat Frazier Jr., 90, passed away July 9, 2023. A funeral service was held July 15 at House of People Funeral Home. Survivors are his wife, Ruby Frazier; sons, Royle, Walter, Larry, Curtis; daughters, Beulah, Mary; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Hardy and Thaddeus Frazier.
Read MoreArnell Hutchison
Arnell Hutchison, 99, of Hazlehurst, was called home to be with the Lord July 18, 2023. He fought the good fight, finished the race, and remained faithful. A celebration of life service was held July 21 at Bethel Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hutchison was born…
Read MoreCarol Ann Jefferson
Carol Ann Jefferson, 81, passed away June 17, 2023. A funeral service was held June 22 at House of Peoples Chapel, with interment at Clear Creek No. 1 Cemetery. She is survived by a sister and many relatives.
Read MoreCarolyn Johnson
Carolyn Jeanette Johnson, 84, of Crystal Springs. passed away July 17, 2023, at Pine Crest Guest Home. A funeral service was held July 20 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Rev. Webb Armstrong officiated. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Johnson; two sons, David and…
Read MoreMartha Farmer McSherry
Martha Farmer McSherry – a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend – passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, after a brief illness at the age of 72. Born in Jackson and a resident of Crystal Springs most of her life, she graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana Monroe), which led to…
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