Karen Sue Schubert Koon
Karen Sue Schubert Koon, of Crystal Springs, most beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in her loving husband’s arms peacefully on Jan. 1, 2023. This extraordinary woman was a devoted and powerful force in so many lives. After a remarkable 46-year marriage, her spirit and soul have found a place to rest forever. Always…
Read MoreGrady Carl Merchant
Grady Carl Merchant, 94, of Crystal Springs, passed away at his residence Jan. 7, 2023. A funeral service was held Jan. 11 at Gatesville Baptist Church, with burial in the Gatesville Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Merchant was born on Feb. 9, 1928, to Grady and Ruby Merchant. He…
Read MoreJoaquin O. Miller Sr.
Joaquin O. Miller Sr., 43, passed away Dec. 17, 2022. A funeral service was held Jan. 7, 2023, at Antioch Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Niyoshi Queen Miller; sons, Joaquin Miller II and Joaqeem Miller; mother, Sharon Armstrong; father,…
Read MoreEverett Alston Mitchell Jr.
Everett Alston Mitchell Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Virginia Beach, Va., on Jan. 5, 2023. Born and raised in Crystal Springs, he was a Southern gentleman with a huge heart. Joining the Navy in 1955, he dedicated 20 years proudly serving his country. He met, fell in love, and married Kaye…
Read MorePoultry production value falls just short of $4B
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Poultry was already Mississippi’s top agricultural commodity before its overall value increased even more in 2022. The estimated value of production for the state’s poultry in 2022 was $3.8 billion. This 48% increase over 2021’s record production value of $2.6 billion will rewrite the record books if these totals…
Read MoreRegistration open for college savings art contest
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. The contest will run from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. Students from across Mississippi will be competing for over $3,000 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships by submitting an original piece of art based on the theme, “What do you want…
Read MoreMSU greenhouse vegetable short course set for March 7-8
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Current and prospective greenhouse vegetable producers are invited to attend the Mississippi State University Greenhouse Vegetable Short Course March 7 and 8. The short course, formerly known as the Greenhouse Tomato Short Course, will be offered at the MSU North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona. Attendees will…
Read MoreCo-Lin announces 2022-2023 Who’s Who
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce the students selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College for 2022-2023. Selection for Who’s Who at Co-Lin is based upon leadership, scholarship, character, involvement in academic and extra-curricular activities, and the potential for success upon graduation. Students enrolled full-time in two-year programs with a minimum of 3.0…
Read MoreKeep Crystal Springs Beautiful hosts spring bulb giveaway
The City of Crystal Springs Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Keep Crystal Springs Beautiful, is hosting a bulb giveaway. The bulbs consist of irises, hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils that were provided to the city by Keep Mississippi Beautiful. They can be picked up at the Packing Shed in downtown Crystal Springs at 10…
Read MoreWreaths Across America ceremony held in Georgetown
Despite cold temperatures and drizzling rain, a large crowd endured the elements Dec. 19 to honor fallen veterans at the Fifth Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Georgetown. Rep. Becky Currie, Rep. Gregory Holloway, Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley, Patriot Guard Riders from Brookhaven, Dr. Tim Lea from Co-Lin Veteran Affairs, and Hazlehurst Indian Battalion…
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