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It was a triumph for the Osyka 250th Celebration Committee as they hosted their first historical tour on the evening of September 12, 2026 at 5:30pm in Osyka, MS. Over 165 people were in attendance on Saturday evening...
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Terry's Creek Baptist Church, located at 1147 Church Road, Magnolia, Mississippi, will celebrate its 155th anniversary and annual homecoming on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The theme for this year's homecoming is "Journey...
After much prayer and family discussions, I am announcing I will not seek re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2027. Next year will be my 24th year to serve in the MS Legislature, including 12...
Lola Marie Gibson Parker, age 70, passed away on September 7, 2026, just 3 days after celebrating her 70th birthday. She was born September 4, 1956, in Brookhaven, to Elmer Lee Gibson and Barbara Gail Thames. There was...
Earl Minton, 85, of McComb passed away September 9, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. Visitation was at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Thursday September 17, from 1PM until memorial services at 3PM. Mr....
Sandra Hux Hall, 68, of Ruth passed away at UMMC on September 2, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1958, in Kenner, LA, to Ernest G. Hux and Louise Strickland as their middle daughter. Sandra's life was a testament to...
Percy Orson Hill, 82, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Camellia Estates. He was born on October 8, 1943, to E.E. Hill and Edna Hailey Hill. He was a loving father and grandfather who had a deep...
There has been significant recent conversation about Canadian tariffs on many products, more specifically timber. This matters to Mississippi because timber is one of our state's most important agricultural and economic...
Got all-weather walks and well-lit, non-slip footing where you need them? A lot is written about what makes a garden look good and work well, mostly dealing with plant selection and placement and how they work through...
Did you celebrate labor Monday before last, Labor Day? I did. But not organized labor. At least I get to choose. Organized labor isn't a fan of choice. Joining CBS in NYC, I was told: "You must join (and pay dues to)...
September 11, 2001, came out of nowhere. No warning. Literally a bright sun shiny day across America. September 12, 2001, dawned with a lot of deep, dark questions and very few answers or explanations. The day before...
It was a triumph for the Osyka 250th Celebration Committee as they hosted their first historical tour on the evening of September 12, 2026 at 5:30pm in Osyka, MS. Over 165 people were in attendance on Saturday evening...
Dr. June Annette Powell, an accomplished physician, psychiatrist, educator, writer, musician, artist, and beloved matriarch, died peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. A resident of Sun City,...
