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April 12, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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  • Congressman Michael Guest Visits Constituents in Pike County

    Last Thursday, Congressman Michael Guest met with constituents at the Pike County Courthouse. His district includes roughly a quarter of the state from Starkville in the north all the way to Pike, Marion and Walthall in...

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  • Terry’s Creek News

    The Praise Team opened our worship service last Sunday with beautiful songs and music. After prayer and announcements, the music service continued as we received a blessing. The Special Music was “Battle Belongs”...

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  • Progress News

    Well, another week is gone and it has been a busy one for me. Gene is not doing as well as I would like. Although this is part of the process of dealing with someone who has had a stroke, it is very hard. We still need...

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  • Progress News

    The Fall weather is so nice and I wish we could get out in it. Maybe soon, neither of us can drive right now. Losing your independence is not a good thing. We thank God for our children every day because they are always...

    Columns News
  • Downtown Magnolia Decorated for Fall

    On Tuesday, September 27, the Working Session for October City Board meeting was held at City Hall. Four of the five Aldermen/Alderwomen were present, with the exception of Darrell Pounds. Mayor Tammy Witherspoon...

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  • Terry's Creek News

    Ordinance of Baptism was held at the beginning of our morning service for Rose Roberts last Sunday. Then the Praise Team led in songs of Praise. Special music was by the choir “Redemption Draweth Nigh”. Bro. LaVerne...

    Columns News
  • Progress News

    Mason Steele was baptized in the Bogue Chitto River this Sunday at 6:00 pm. A very dear family friend, Billy Morgan, baptized him. It was last minute planning in order to have his dad, Stoney, and Billy home at the same...

    Columns News
  • State Auditor Findings Lead to Arrest of Deputy Clerk Hits Close to Home in Magnolia

    In the past week former Natchez City Clerk Servia Fortenberry and deputy clerk Sevetrius Dillon were arrested Monday morning by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after being indicted for embezzlement of City...

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  • Terry's Creek News

    Morning worship service opened with baptism service. Those who made a profession of faith and were baptized were Glenn and Elisa Wade, and Corey Roberts. Also we welcome Pamela Wade and Riley Crews by letter. So...

    Columns News
  • Progress News

    It was a wonderful day at Progress Baptist Church today with Joe Young and Ramona along with three of their granddaughters. Joe sang some beautiful songs after reading scripture or telling the history of who wrote them...

    Columns News
  • State Auditor Findings Lead to Arrest of Deputy Clerk Hits Close to Home in Magnolia

    In the past week former Natchez City Clerk Servia Fortenberry and deputy clerk Sevetrius Dillon were arrested Monday morning by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after being indicted for embezzlement of City...

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  • No Water and Sewer Bill Adjustments Noted for July

    The August monthly City of Magnolia Board meeting was held on August 2, 2022, at 5:30pm in City Hall. Besides the normal business of the city being discussed there were several topics that needs to reporting. So here...

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  • Mississippi Magazine Recognizes Miss Mattie

    Beginning in 2020, Mississippi Magazine has recognized as “Golden Magnolias” one woman in each of 6 categories: Education and Literature; Cultural Arts, Science and Medicine, Philanthropy, Food and Entertainment,...

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  • LaKeysha Greer Isaac, formerly of Magnolia, becomes United States Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Mississippi

    In a formal investiture service May 20, 2022, LaKeysha Greer Isaac, formerly of Magnolia, took the oath of office to assume the official role as United States Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Mississippi....

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  • Public Service Announcement from New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation & Education

    PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Summer is a time kids and teens have much more free time which they usually enjoy with their friends. They go swimming, hiking, enjoying outdoors, and late-night adventures. Some teens will...

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  • Terry's Creek News

    Last Sunday morning, our graduates were recognized. Blythe Anseman and Abigail Tate were the 2 graduates. They were presented a gift from the Church. Bro. LaVerne Summerlin’s message was “A Graduate's Challenge.”...

    Columns News
  • Progress News

    We had a good service at Progress this Sunday morning with Bro. Dan bringing a very good message from 1 Samuel 17: 12-28. Even though he was having pain in his knee, he got up to the podium this morning. We honored...

    Columns News
  • Utica Area News

    I could not send in news last week because many on our side of Huntsville internet hookups were off line. If I had enough warning, I could have put what news I had on a thumb drive and my son Tom could have sent it, but...

    Columns News
  • Raymond News

    Hope you all had a wonderful Easter: the church services left you inspired and uplifted; the weather held off a little so the kids could hunt Easter eggs; and your house was filled with the love of family. My daughter,...

    Columns News
  • Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE) Elects 2022 - 2023 Leaders

    The Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE) elected its 2022-2023 officers and new board members at the association’s 2022 Best Practices Symposium held April 9 at the Sheraton Flowood. Elected as officers of the...

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  • Lampton Enochs Presents “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”

    A McComb native son whose film career has netted the industry’s highest award will share the honor with homefolks as part of the city’s Sesquicentennial celebration. That’s not surprising considering that Lampton...

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  • Raymond News

    This past week has been spring break week. I know lots of families and some older teens have vacationed in many places. Phil and I, however no longer tied to school scheduled hardly realized that it was spring break....

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  • Utica Institute Museum at Hinds CC Celebrates Opening

    The Utica Institute Museum on the Utica Campus of Hinds Community College officially opened in February with Hinds AHS alumnus Congressman Bennie Thompson and Mississippi Humanities Council Executive Director Dr. Stuart...

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  • Hinds CC Hires New Student Services Chief

    Dr. Jennifer Miles is busy getting to know the Hinds family in her new role as Vice President of Student Services. Miles began work Feb. 1, replacing Randall Harris, who is retiring March 31. As the head of Student...

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