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It's arguable which party got the worst end of the brouhaha, the University of Mississippi or Lane Kiffin, the Rebels' former head football coach. Almost everybody in the universe knows by now that Kiffin, in an...
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Crawford Lampton attends commencement at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on May 22, 2026, where he was hooded by his father, Dr. Luke Lampton. Luke's father, Dr. T.D. Lampton Jr., also hooded both Luke and...
Three cohorts of doctoral students within The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Psychology applied, interviewed and were matched with pre-doctoral psychology internships readying them for life beyond the...
Blessings were ours to receive last Sunday as we met to worship our Lord and Savior. The music was a blessing as we sang praises to our Lord and Savior. Bro. Kent Campbell brought a wonderful message Sunday morning....
Donnie Lee Dickerson, 79, a resident of Jackson, formerly of Summit, passed away on May 15, 2026 at University of Mississippi Medical Center. A graveside service was held on May 19, at Dickerson Family Cemetery in Bogue...
Jerry Wayne Wicker, 68, of Smithdale, left his earthly home for a heavenly one on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on October 3, 1957, in Centreville, MS. He was the son of the late Edwin J....
Algie was born to Claude and Gertrude Boone on May 28, 1924, in Sartinville, MS. He was the 5th of 11 children. His roots in a Methodist and Nazarene home in Sartinville were the enduring source of his faithful life....
Mary Mixon Sanders Spurgeon, 73, of McComb passed away Saturday May, 16, 2026 at her residence. Visitation will be at J.J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church on May 30, from 10AM until memorial services there at 11AM....
Myrtle Lee Jordan Stogner, 88, a resident of McComb, passed away on May 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Visitation was held on Saturday, May 23, from 12 Noon until services at 2PM at North...
Janice "Janis" Dale Daix, 44, of Summit, passed away on May 14, 2026 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Visitation was held on Saturday, May 23, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home from 9AM until services at 11AM at the funeral home....
I can't even pronounce semiquincentennial but my garden is already sporting a patriotic color triad theme, well before our country's upcoming 250th anniversary hoopla. I'm planting red, white, and blue flowers in pots...
Billionaire Tom Steyer used his money to attack a lone climate researcher. Roger Pielke Jr.'s research on climate and disaster policy wins awards and is cited by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
So far 2026 has begun to look a lot like 2020. President Trump has thoroughly confused democrats and detractors with his actions here at home as well as around the world. He is wickedly unpredictable! None of his...
