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I have been one of the lucky few to have been able at a point in my life to call the iconic Adams-French House home. It was an honor and privilege to be a part of the grand lady’s history. My brother, my cousin and their spouses started their lives together at the church and mansion. Someone a couple of weekends ago as...
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Gatewood, Mary Ann Norvell On Sunday, July 10, 2022, we gathered to Celebrate the life of Mary Ann Gatewood (Memaw or Aunt Ann). She was born on May 29th, 1937 at home and she departed this life on July 8, 2022 at her home located on the same property that she lived on her entire life. She was a lifelong homemaker and ...
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HOUSTON – The City of Houston voted to adopt a floodplain ordinance last week, a move that could improve the insurance rates of the citizens within the city. “We don’t have to do a floodplain agreement, but our citizens would not benefit from potentially better insurance and things like that if we didn’t have this agre...
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Members of Boy Scout Troop #39 left last week for a 72-mile hiking trip through the Rocky Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. ABERDEEN – For the past few months, members of Boy Scout Troop #39 have strapped on backpacks and hiked at Blue Bluff to condition themselves for the trek of their lives at Philmont...
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The Amory Police Department arrested Jeffrey A. Johnson, 41, of West Point and charged him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Monroe County Justice Court Judge Adrian Haynes set bond at $20,000. As of Monday morning, he was being housed at the Monroe County Detention Center. William T. Staffor...
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A tree caused damage to MedStat's Amory location during a storm that came through the area July 9. Even though an ambulance sustained damage, additional ones have been made available to Monroe County so there's no disruption of service. The tree that struck the building was reported down at 4:25 p.m. Saturday. AMORY – ...
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In fact, I’d recommend a trip to one of those naturalization ceremonies for many of the people I saw whining on social media about how they didn’t feel like celebrating on July 4. You know the ones I’m talking about, men and women who assumed that world-weary attitude about how flawed we were, how much inequity there w...
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Kimberlin In his first few days on the job, Brad Kimberlin has already learned something about the Tupelo Christian Prep football team: It’s a resilient bunch. Kimberlin has been hired as head coach and as the school’s athletics director. He replaces Shaune Holiday, whose contract was not renewed after the Mississippi ...
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Bill Benson, seen in this Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, is the appointed Lee County administrator, as well as the elected chancery clerk. Lee County saw significant increase in assessed property values TUPELO • Taxable property values in Lee County saw significant growth according to tax information provided by the county t...
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Greetings from the Town Square Museum. Hope everyone had a great Independence Day celebrating the 246th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Recent visitors include Linda and David Ray of Pontotoc with grandsons Riley and Mason; Jenna Patterson of Pontotoc; Elise Richmond of Pontotoc; Jeffrey ...
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Compton, Sr., Benny "Ben" Edward Benny "Ben" Edward Compton, Sr., 87, of Ripley, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Sugar Land TX, he is survived by his wife Sandra Reddick Compton. Funeral services will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel, 6011 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS, 39209, on Saturday, July 16, 2022...
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Mullins, Danny Z. Mr. Mullins was born in Ripley, MS to the late Jay Z. Mullins and the former Ann Antwine, who survives. He grew up in Walnut and attended high school there. Working at Delta Faucet for over 20 years, he resided in Pinson, TN for the last 25. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting and was a talented t...
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FBI considering relocating Oxford office, local officials say OXFORD • The FBI is looking to relocate the bureau’s Oxford office to a city in the Delta, according to state lawmakers and city officials who are pushing back on the plan. Oxford’s mayor and state lawmakers who represent the city at the Capitol told the Dai...
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According to the Mississippi Department of Revenue’s monthly sales tax diversions data, there were increases and decreases from previous reporting periods for Monroe County’s municipalities. Both Aberdeen and Amory’s totals for the May report, which is reflective of April purchases, were increases from the previous mon...
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Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. Butch Dill | AP Mississippi State players, interview schedule released for SEC media days Mike Leach will hold court shortly after lunchtime at 2022 S...
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Democrats want new presidential nominee A poll in The New York Times on Monday showed that nearly two-thirds of Democrats want somebody else, anybody else, besides Mr. Biden to run on the party’s ticket in 2024. It wasn’t a poll by a conservative-leaning group or reported by a conservative outlet such as Breitbart. It ...
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Now the clinic is asking the state Supreme Court to rule on the issue. In the motion that was denied, attorneys for the clinic said, “By July 25, Mississippians will have been without abortion access for over two weeks. They will have been denied their rights under the Mississippi Constitution to privacy and bodily aut...
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The breakdown of the family hurts us all — and we can address it By SHAD WHITE Guest columnist What do these two issues — labor force participation and crime — have to do with one another? First, they cost taxpayers a lot of money. That’s my concern as State Auditor. Fewer adults in the labor force mean our businesses ...
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Justin Rashad Johnson, 27, of Verona, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, two counts of sale of buprenorphine. Kristie Lauderdale, 53, no address listed, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of a Schedule II drug, shoplifting. A County Road 2890 Pratts man left the house to go to work arou...
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Wade, Walter Walter Wade (W.D.), age 80, was born November 15, 1941, in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was born to the union of Moby & Mary Ellen Wade. He departed this life on July 5, 2022, at Union County Health & Rehab in New Albany, MS. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Palest...
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Lucy King will return to guard the frame as the New Albany keeper for the 2022-23 season. New Albany's Marbella Ortega battles a Saltillo player for the 50/50 ball during Thursday's Saltillo summer tournament match. Coach Bert Anderson and his New Albany Lady Bulldog Soccer team made it to the 4A State Championship bef...
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Dr. Dwalia South Pictured is the cover of Dr. John Hey's book "God's Little People." SOUTHERNISM: “God's Little People”: A Physician's Odyssey in the Land of the Unborn By Dr. Dwalia South During my hurried lunch break on a recent Friday in late June, I stood in the check-out line in our local Food Giant and with great...
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Jacob Hamblin, a 6-foot-6 transfer from Wheeler, has been a force for Blue Mountain over the summer. Rising senior Koda Hayles is on the mend from an offseason surgery sidelining him for almost two months. Still, the Blue Mountain guard has been a stable piece since transferring from Mantachie. Over 25 games this summe...
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Among the featured athletes on the top plays (from left): Dallas Payne (FB), Briley Pitt (SB), Kylan Blackmon (MBK) & Tate Dickerson (GLF). Year-In-Review: Pair of touchdowns headline top plays of 2021-22 season at NEMCC EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part one of a three-part series that highlights some of the best performance...
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3 to 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices, chopped, plus 1/4 cup pickling liquid In a large bowl, whisk together the jalapeños and their liquid, the oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the arugula, radishes, cilantro and half of the pumpkin seeds, then toss. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the avocado. Transfer to a...
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Standards report card meeting set for grades 1 and 2 The Pontotoc County School District will have an informative meeting for parents of North and South Pontotoc First and Second graders on standards based report cards this Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 in the activity building behind the elementary school. The staff will ex...
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This Saturday, July 16, Jack Elliott, retiree of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, will lead a tour of William Faulkner sites in Pontotoc. The tour will start at the Town Square Museum and Post Office at 4:00 PM. This event is being held in conjunction with the Pontotoc County Historical Society's sum...
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Normally, returning only three starters would seem to be a negative for the IAHS volleyball team. But with many members of the youthful Lady Indians squad having earned significant playing time coming in off the bench in the 2021 season, head coach Jeffery Mann instead sees a squad ready to meet the challenge. "We will...
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Global Outreach International seeks community support for parenting program TUPELO • An unexpected 18-month training and supplies grant has given the missionary care organization Global Outreach International to empower local families. The organization is preparing to implement the Raising Highly Capable Kids program, ...
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Renick’s rural background, quick mind will serve Mississippi well on the TVA board STARKVILLE • William “Bill” Renick Sr. of Ashland is a solid choice by President Joe Biden to represent Mississippi’s interests on the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors. “Well, Momma got sick, and Daddy got down, the county g...
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On Monday, July 4th, 2022, hundreds of Pontotoc County residents —all decorated in red, white and blue and proudly displaying the American Flag, paraded down Main Street in Pontotoc to celebrate the 246th anniversary of America’s independence as a nation. A little rain lowered the early morning’s hot temperature but it...
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Faulkner biographer, Carl Rollyson, will visit Mississippi as the guest of Bob McGee and the Pontotoc County Historical Society, as part of a "Faulkner's Mississippi" tour, promoting his two volume biography of Faulkner that was published just as the pandemic unleashed. Carl Rollyson’s biography of Faulkner seamlessly ...
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This house looks like one you might find in the country club in Ripley, but with a 90212 zip code, it costs millions more. It's not uncommon to see succulents growing in people's front yards. Aren't they beautiful? The home I picked out for us in my imagination game as I walked through Beverly Hills. The charm of this ...
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Pam Wooten Long-time Tippah County teacher, Pam Wooten, died on June 18, 2022. Wooten was deeply respected in her community, admired by her former students, and incredibly loved by her family and friends. Pam Wooten was born February 15, 1954, in Walnut, Mississippi, to the late John and Agatha Wall. While growing up i...
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RIPLEY • The old adage, “When one door closes, another one opens” is true for Four West, a newer, trendy Ripley clothing boutique. On Friday, July 15, Four West will open at its new location, 102 E Jefferson St. Cutie Patootie Boutique, which previously occupied the retail space, is now exclusively online, featuring li...
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OKOLONA – The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors accepted a warranty deed for the Okolona Courthouse earlier this year, and last week, they accepted a corrected deed. “A few months ago, the Masonic Lodge signed the deed [to the Okolona Courthouse] and there were some issues with the wording on that, so we have corre...
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Among its many amenities, Magnolia Hall features common collaborative study areas, and some have televisions that can be mirrored to student computers. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., July 14, at the entrance facing Main Street in Fulton. Itawamba Community College will formally open its new resident...
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Finally, in the most closely watched case of the year, the Supreme Court overturned its 1973 precedent in Roe v. Wade, bringing an end to 50 years of nationwide abortion-on-demand. This case was successfully argued by the state of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In its opinion, the court de...
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Criteria for selection for Alumnus of the Year include successful completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at ICC five years prior to the current year as well as merit and achievement which have brought fame and honor to either his/her community or ICC. ICC’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athlet...
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Londa Choate and her daughter Sonja Morin, stand at the Boguefala Creek Bridge on Dorsey-Evergreen Road named in honor of her late husband, Sam Choate. Pastor Sam Choate Samuel David “Sam” Choate began his calling as a pastor in 2010. It was something he continued to do for the next nine years. He first began ministeri...
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Itawamba County Board of Supervisors have approved a recommendation by election commissioners to move one of the county’s 28 voting precincts. During last week’s regular board meeting District 5 Election Commissioner Steve Johnson recommended that the Clay precinct be moved from the Clay Community Center to Pine Grove ...
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Wendy’s Restaurant located at 415 Interchange Drive in Fulton recently held a ribbon-cutting for its new state-of-the-art facility. Following the Wendy's Restaurant ribbon-cutting, cake and refreshments were served by none other than, Wendy. Guest at the Wendy's ribbon-cutting enjoyed a raffle for prizes and other give...
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AMORY – Several anonymous donors recently established a fund through the CREATE Foundation to meet needs of the Amory Police Department, and others are invited to help. “The donors hope these initial gifts will encourage other citizens, organizations and businesses to make contributions to the fund to ensure the Amory ...
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Jeremy Sims, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, hopes to spread more awareness of the benefits of physical therapy through his new practice in Amory, Sims Physical Therapy and Balance Center. AMORY – In late June, Hatley High School Class of 2014 graduate Jeremy Sims opened his practice, Sims Physical Therapy and Balance Center. Long-...
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Members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are recognized during July 9's Blue Day in the Park at Acker Park. Deputies Sam Mitchell, Allen Cooley and Laron Griffin listen as a speaker expresses appreciation to law enforcement. Winners of the M-17 pageant make their way down the parade ...
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ABERDEEN – A reoccurring topic the board of supervisors has addressed for years regarding delinquent garbage bills could possibly get some reprieve in Jackson. State law mandates delinquent garbage bills are attached to addresses rather than to former property owners who generated the bills, which has led to hurdles fo...
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Amory's Morgan Mitchell finished second in goals and points, while leading in game-winning goals for the Lady Indians in her sophomore year. Lee Adams/ICCImages.com Morgan Mitchell was also selected to the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference North All-Star team as a sophomore. AMORY – Amory’s Morga...
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Hatley's Jaxon Knight averaged 21 points for the Tigers as a junior and will return to the point guard position in the upcoming season. Hatley's Jaden Haro took a starting role late last season and will return for his senior year. Hatley's Cayson Williams was a force for the Tigers down low last season, averaging eight...
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By Jonathan Wise Sports Writer and Galen Holley Sports Editor TUPELO- The North Mississippi Indians rallied to knock off the Pontotoc Red Sox 5-4 last Thursday in Senior American Legion baseball action at the King City Classic, the annual tournament hosted by the Tupelo 49ers. Both teams got runners on in the early goi...
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The Pontotoc County Supervisors have finally found a steady stream of money that will allow them to do some major road paving in each of their districts. The board will combine monies from the federal government with bond monies that they have sought. The bonds that were issued have a cap of $20 million. Paying back bo...
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Indians edge past Red Sox in sixth-inning rally By Jonathan Wise and Galen Holley Pontotoc Progress TUPELO • The North Mississippi Indians rallied to knock off the Pontotoc Red Sox 5-4 last Thursday in Senior American Legion baseball action at the King City Classic, the annual tournament hosted by the Tupelo 49ers. Bot...
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Bryan Jackson from Texas presented the gospel through motorcycles at Family night at the fair last week. South Pontotoc fourth-grader Bryley Robbins said he rode dirt bikes himself, so he wasn’t easily impressed, but even Bryley couldn’t help being awed by what Bryan Jackson was doing on his motorcycle. “I like the whe...
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Pontotoc's Emily Warren will compete this weekend in Hattiesburg for Miss Hospitality. In January Pontotoc’s Miss Hospitality Emily Warren started on a journey to put Pontotoc on the map and she has loved every moment. This week she is in Hattiesburg to make our county shine state wide through her smiles and grace. “I ...
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An architect's rending of what the spray park will look like. Aldermen vote to buy splash pad among other agenda items New Albany is getting a new spray park, but it probably won’t be ready until next year. Aldermen voted to accept a bid from Landscape Structures to provide a facility for $194,738.54. A second bid of $...
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Professional biographer Carl Rollyson , PhD, Professor of Journalism at Baruch College, City University of New York, has published more than 40 books. The Union County Heritage Museum will host Rollyson at a book talk and book signing on Tuesday, July 19, at noon regarding his recent two-volume biography of New Albany ...
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Photo by Roderecka Wright By Brandy Watson New Albany Gazette Local woman set to Dance like a Star A large brick building that is set at the edge of town, surrounded by a chain linked fence. Games and playground equipment fills the outside spaces, while inside the lobby walls are adorned with inspirational quotes and d...
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Northeast Mississippi Community College currently offers open registration for the Fall 2022 semester for those looking to further their education. Northeast officials are committed to having a traditional schedule of in-person classes for the Fall 2022 semester, however, if face-to-face classes do not suit a potential...
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“Receiving National Main Street Accreditation is a prestigious designation and we congratulate each of these communities in Mississippi for this significant achievement," said Michelle Jones, MMSA Board President. "Main Street programs play a strategic role in making Mississippi more competitive by being a catalyst for...
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Lone Star girls state championship 1949 team Union County Heritage Museum Jim Wilson, Joe Hensley, Ewart Autry grabbling, or noodling Nominate your local sports hero for upcoming exhibit Sports unifies a community like nothing else. There is no doubt about that. Nothing is more exciting than local teams and athletes pl...
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Christopher Cody "Bubba" Daniel, 30 of Blue Mountain, passed away July 02, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford surrounded by his loving family. A Christian, Chris was born September 25, 1991, in New Albany to Bobby and Rhonda Hall Daniel. He received his education from the Myrtle School System and was a mechan...
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Supervisors set hearing on county redistricting Aug. 15 Some New Albany residents will find themselves living in a different county supervisor’s district next month. The Union County Board of Supervisors received the proposed map showing new district lines reflecting changes in population this past week. The five distr...
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The photo is one of the works from Pontotoc Artist Gail Morton's Seymore Prater Series. Visual Storytelling: Six Mississippi Voices is a unique art exhibit that opens this Friday, July 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. Six different styles of artwork with six different voices from ...
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There’s good news and bad news for residents who live on County Road 81, also known as Airport Road. Construction of a new bridge over Jasper Creek near Cotton Plan is nearing completion. That means residents will no longer have to detour but it also means cut-through traffic from Blue Mountain and Ripley will likely r...
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These tomatoes were "Braxton's tomatoes in 2022" Question: Since the pandemic, are our younger ones staying outside more and learning from their activities there? Answer: At least one book has been published about the importance of our children's place in the outdoors. Over a decade ago, the Lee County Master Gardeners...
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Special to the Progress The second Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant, held Saturday night at the Performing Arts Center in Tupelo, is proud to present its new titleholder – 24 year old Columbus native, Hannah Perrigin. Having competed throughout the past week in the phases of private interview, talent, fitness and wel...
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GREENVILLE • The U.S. District Court’s ranking judge in Mississippi has ordered a former Amory High School teacher facing child pornography charges to remain in federal custody until his trial. On Wednesday, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Debra Brown overruled a magistrate’s decision to allow Toshemie Wilson, 46, of O...
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Consider: During 2019, drive-ins accounted for just 2.9% of total box office revenue. But during the summer of 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 lockdowns, drive-in theaters generated as much as 95% North American box office revenue. Third, drive-ins needed lots of kids, and the Baby Boom era produced plenty of those.
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Davis, Virlon Virlon Garrett Davis, 96, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Countrywood Assisted Living in Mantachie. She was born May 15, 1926, to John and Willie Garrett. She was a member of Booneville Church of Christ, and was a lifetime member of the Freed-Hardeman Associates. She was a school teacher for 43 year...
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Mary Johnson, age 65, was born January 16, 1957 in Tippah County, MS to the late Thomas and Vera Prather. She attended Walnut High School. She was married to the late Willie "Doc" Johnson. She worked at Biltrite for over 20 years. Everyone called her, "Susie". She truly loved her family. She leaves four children to che...
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Cainan Boyd Allen, 38, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, Mississippi Department of Corrections probation violation. Steven Brasher, 34, of Mathiston, was arrested by the Saltillo Police Department, possession of methamphetamine. Zachary Chaffin, 30, no address listed, was arrested by the Lee ...
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The Punch List: What to do in the Tupelo area The Association for Excellence in Education (AEE) will host Mingle at the Museum on Thursday, July 14, at Tupelo's Gumtree Museum of Art. The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. and feature wine and craft beer tastings and appetizers for attendees to enjoy. Established in 1983,...
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Vitalant Senior Account Manager Melinda Murphree presents Randall Wigginton of Smithville with a surprise presentation after a blood donation in late June brought his total donation to 55 gallons of blood. Balloons and a certificate greet Randall Wigginton at the offices of Vitalant in Tupelo. Over the decades, Wiggint...
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NETTLETON – Nettleton Main Street’s busy month of activities continues July 16 with its First Saturdays series on Young Avenue. The monthly event was rescheduled so it wouldn’t conflict with Main Street’s 4th of July activities July 2. Saturday’s event begins at 4 p.m. with an inflatable bounce house, food vendors, cor...
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AMORY – During July 5’s board of aldermen meeting, Amory Utilities Manager Mike King requested consideration of a one percent rate increase for retail electricity rates to bridge budget gaps. “We’ve had a lot of inflation, and our sales volume declined slightly during the pandemic. Our TVA recovery credit will drop fro...
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ABERDEEN – Students in grades six through eight are invited to participate in a summer camp next week intended to set their future career goals sky high. Aberdeen High School’s JROTC program will host an aviation camp July 18-22, which is sponsored by Atmos Energy. There is no cost for attendees, and the camp is from 8...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kelly Martin, IOM, workforce and community development director of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recogn...
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I’ll admit that reading the criminal affidavit against a former teacher accused of producing and possessing child pornography recently was pretty sickening. What’s even more sickening is the fact that some of the allegations stated go back to more than a decade ago. I realize there’s a line between accusations and a ju...
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Stepping out of your comfort zone to get the job done is a big part of growing and maturing, and that is something that I have been doing over the past week. Now that most summer practices and games have come to an end, we have entered the real dog days of summer, but of course, the show must go on. I have taken this s...
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Mississippi State lands program-record 116 student-athletes on SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll Mississippi State saw 116 student-athletes named to the 2022 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, announced Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and the conference office. The following criteria will be followed: (1) A student...
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OXFORD • Oxford and University of Mississippi police have executed a dozen search warrants and conducted numerous interviews in connection with the search for a 20-year-old student who has been missing since early Friday morning. Jimmy “Jay” Lee – a 5-foot, 7-inch, 120-pound man with black and blond hair – was last see...
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Carruthers, James L. James L. Carruthers, 91, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Services will be on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Greenwood Cemetery. Burial will follow...
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Orman, Norma Jean Mable "Jean" Orman, 87, passed away, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Dugan Memorial Home, in West Point. Ms. Orman was born January 26, 1935, Oktibbeha County, the daughter of the late Mack Rushing and Minnie Mavis Froshour Rushing. After her mother's death, she was raised by her aunt, Pearly Ruth Frosh...
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Derrick Armstrong, 38, of Calhoun City, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of a controlled substance. Derrick Cook, 42, of Taylor, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of methamphetamine, Mississippi Department of Corrections parole violation. Greg Eid Jr., 30, of Mooreville...
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Mean sense of humor comes directly from wild The Old Man ground his teeth, trying hard not to grin. I, on the other hand, was having no trouble with laughter. My hand was swollen to several times its normal size. I expected several years would pass, at least, before I next cracked a smile. Our pontoon boat was attached...
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Campsites hosted by Tentrr are supplied with tents set up on wooden platforms and contain a real bed and mattress. Adirondack chairs, fire pits and much more are standard as well. The convenience and comfort bridge many barriers for prospective campers. Kevin Tate | Daily Journal Tentrr offers primitive campsites ready...
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A patient seeking an abortion at Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport, La. holds up her ultrasound photo Wednesday, July 6, 2022 showing that she is nine weeks and four days pregnant. Evangelical groups are increasingly turning to ultrasound tech to persuade women from getting abortions. Ted Jackson I AP Christia...
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LYNN JONES: A car, and life, needs one driver When my wife Danielle and I were first married, she had a Volkswagen Bug, and I was serving as pastor of her home church. The closest way to get to the church from where we were living was to drive over a stretch of dirt road. As we headed to the church one Wednesday evenin...
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Small business yields great history The other day, JoAnne Kent of Philips Garden Center gave a call to the Oren Dunn City Museum looking for information about the history of the garden center. It seems the Kents purchased the business from the Philips and now wanted to know some history for a website in production. JoA...
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There's no such thing as a small victory First, there was David vs. Goliath. Then, the ragtag American colonists vs. the British Red Coats. Then, the outnumbered U.S. forces vs. the Japanese at Guadalcanal. Then, the brainy brothers of Lambda Lambda Lambda vs. the jocks & jerks of Alpha Beta in the 1984 romantic thrill...
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The Magnolia Flyers pose with their National Senior Games bronze medals. Front row, from left: James Gunter, Don Hiinds, Sammie Lee, James Pattman. Back row: Alfred Walker Jr., Greg Armstead, Chad Altmyer, Robert Woodard, David Friloux, Brett Hildenbrand, Scott Ford. There are more practical reasons to run a basketball...
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With the majority of Monroe County occupied by timber, a program funded by several major U.S. corporations allows landowners to benefit financially by not cutting down trees. “The carbon credits for mature trees and anything harvestable or thinable can get harvest-deferred credits. Any counties in any states in the nat...
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Criteria for selection for Alumnus of the Year include successful completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at ICC five years prior to the current year, as well as merit and achievement which have brought fame and honor to either his/her community or ICC. ICC’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athle...
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ABERDEEN – Monroe County was recently bonded $4,745,770 thanks to Emergency Road and Bridge Repair (ERBR) funding through the state for a Bartahatchie Road bridge project over the main channel of the Buttahatchie River. There was brief mention during July 5’s board of supervisors meeting of the project being bonded. “W...
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Linzy Patterson of Amory, director of adult education at Itawamba Community College, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education Administrator of the Year award. In January 2018, Patterson joined ICC’s Adult Education department as an instructor at the Amor...
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According to ESPN MLB draft analyst Kiley McDaniel, Landon Sims is rated as the No. 50 overall 2022 prospect. Mississippi State MLB draft preview with ESPN draft analyst Kiley McDaniel: Current players edition ESPN analyst weighs in on seven current Bulldogs' stock ahead MLB draft. The 2022 MLB draft begins Sunday, and...
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Houston Park and Recreation's "Diamond Divas" competed in the 2022 Dizzy Dean All Star World Series the weekend of July 9-10, 2022 in Southaven, Mississippi. The 14u girls brought home the Championship title, and they also were able to participate in 16u/high school division where they remained undefeated after playing...
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Ole Miss conference to examine Faulkner's modernisms OXFORD • Nobel Prize-winning Mississippi author William Faulkner will be examined through the lens of modernism during the University of Mississippi's 48th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, set for July 17–21. Focusing on the theme "Faulkner's Modernisms,...
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Posey, Montine Montine Gray Posey, 84, of Tupelo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 14th. Born and raised in Dorsey, MS, she grew up in a Christian home to the late Travis Moore Gray and Cuple Works Gray. Helping the family in the garden and on the farm were daily activities. She and her three sisters loved...
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Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez had two hits as Team USA secured the bronze medal with a 5-1 win over Japan Friday. USA collegiate national baseball team defeats Japan for bronze medal The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team defeated Japan 4-3 to claim the bronze medal in the Honkbalweek Haarlem International Tourn...
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The summer months provide an abundant supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, fresh fruits and vegetables have a limited shelf life before they begin to spoil from microorganisms such as mold, yeast, and bacteria. There are three main ways to preserve these foods for use long after the growing season is over. T...
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