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School days bring memories of ‘first’ School days. School days. May 1940 when Adolph Hitler’s Nazis invaded Western Europe; when the first bombs fell on England. Here, in Tupelo, Warren G. Parson, a 17-year-old student at George Washington Carver School, already had his experience as a newspaperman. He served as the lo...
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Jon Tatum, left, and Hunter McCool, along with McCool’s retriever River, routinely enjoy good waterfowl results on public waters in Mississippi. Those governed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as the state’s public wildlife management areas are home to excellent hunting. Waterfowl opportunities abundant, dem...
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Qualifying begins next week for local school board seats School board seats in three local districts will be included on the Nov. 8 general election ballot, and qualifying begins Aug. 10. The deadline to qualify is Sept. 9. According to Monroe County Circuit Clerk Dana Sloan, districts 1 and 2 of the Monroe County Scho...
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State-funded EEF cards help teachers with classroom needs Through an annual program authorized by the Mississippi Legislature, teachers throughout the state were set to receive an allowance earlier this week for classroom needs ahead of the new school year. The Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) Procurement Card Program ...
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Brittany Barbee, assistant dean for student affairs at the UM School of Law, prepares a display and table of information for World Mental Health Day. The law school is being honored for its efforts to promote student wellness and prepare them for life after graduation. CHRISTINA STEUBE I OLE MISS Ole Miss law school we...
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Henry Adams was shot and killed in October 2017. Ojerrin Burress Quindaris Burress TUPELO • Two brothers have admitted their guilt in the 2017 shooting death of a Baldwyn car dealer at his home. “As you get closer to a court date, the defense can get anxious and start to worry,” District Attorney John Weddle said. “His...
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Abernathy, Pamela Pamela Abernathy, after a long struggle with complications of a brain tumor, departed this earthly pilgrimage to return to her Creator. Pamela died at Sanctuary Hospice House on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 at the age of 51. Pamela was born in Memphis, Tn. on Nov. 17, 1971 to the late Tommy Abernathy, Sr. a...
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James (Jimmy) Cooper Long, a lifetime resident of Tupelo, MS, returned to his heavenly home on August 3rd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to thank his amazing caregivers from the Magnolia, Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, Charleston Place, and Comfort Keepers, along with Dr. Ken Harvey, fo...
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Williams, Roland Roland Malcolm Williams, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the NMMC in Tupelo. He was born on February 12, 1947 in Lee County to parents James T. Williams and Lula Mae (Lansdell) Williams. He was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. He was the owner of RW Ceiling Company and Soak Up...
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OXFORD — Spring was somewhat of a crash course for Ole Miss sophomore quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart began his career at USC but transferred following the 2021 season. He, of course, chose to continue at Ole Miss and arrived on campus for the spring semester. Dart was among the highest-rated players in the transfer port...
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49ers fall to Troy at Mid-South Regional Tupelo fell into the losers bracket of the American Legion Mid-South Regional in Pelham, Alabama. The 49ers lost to Troy (Ala.) 3-1 on Friday afternoon. They will face Jefferson City (Mo.) at 10 a.m. Saturday in an elimination game. Tupelo (34-2) was held to five hits and didn’t...
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CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 Shannon O. Bramlett, 33, no address listed, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, first degree murder. Darick Moody, 19, no address listed, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, first degree murder. Randy Joe Satterwhite, 34, of Verona, was arrested by the Lee...
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Q. My wife and I have plans to enter the mission field as soon as we have paid off our debt and get a full emergency fund in place. We only have about $12,000 in credit card debt left, and we don’t own a home, but my father does not want this debt to stand in our way. He has offered to pay off the credit card and make ...
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Googe BNA Bank in New Albany recently announced the following promotions: • Tyler Basil to Vice President of Business Development. A graduate of New Albany High School, Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Mississippi State University and graduated from the Mississippi School of...
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Scott Reed Scott Reed: Appearances can be deceiving My brother is a good golfer. He has played all his life and has a good game. One year he set a goal of shooting even par over nine holes. Not an easy task. In golf you score each hole, but you tally up your score after nine and 18 holes. One day I was playing with him...
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Republican Gov. Tate Reeves addresses the crowd at the pavilion in Founders Square at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Thursday, July 28, 2022. The fair, also known as Mississippi's Giant House Party, is an annual event of agricultural, political, and social entertainment at what might be the country's l...
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It's normal for boy play to be rough at times Q: Our soon to be 5-year-old son enjoys playing with his 14-month-old brother, but there have been three times recently when the baby has started crying and when I check, big brother has a guilty look on his face. So far, the baby has suffered a scratch under one eye, a red...
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Lemon balm is somewhat invasive, so it's best grown in a pot to contain it. Marsha Donaldson Lemony plants have variety of uses By MARSHA DONALDSON Contributing Columnist When life hands you lemons, what are you going to make? If you think lemonade is your answer, think again! In today’s culinary world, there are many ...
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DENNIS • James Lewis is always looking for a deal. But he's not buying things just for the sake of buying – he only gets what he needs, but he never, ever pays full price. And his bargain-hunting ways have him a prestigious designation: the nation's biggest cheapskate. The "America's Biggest Cheapskate" contest is spon...
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Potts Camp native Dr. Holley Muraco is pictured with two dolphins at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. Muraco is a renowned dolphin expert, who's research and techniques are used around the world. Dr. Holley Muraco Dr. Holley Muraco, pictured with a walrus. Dr. Holley Muraco, works with an orca. Dr. Holley Muraco i...
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Justice Dawn Beam Believe there is good in the world By DAWN BEAM Guest columnist "Believe there is good in the world." These words are some of the first words I see each day as I wake up. They hang on the wall of my home and are a constant motivation to me. Today, after a long day of navigating the uncertainty of life...
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Courtesy Mississippi State athletics Bill Russell stands courtside at The Boston Garden in 2013. A vote for GOAT who's not LeBron or Jordan Before there was the modern day GOAT discussion there was Andy and Barney’s neighborhood goat which, honestly, should have ended the discussion. How can any goat that swallows dyna...
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, greets Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Breaking down Ole Miss football's 2022 SEC schedule OXFORD — Part Two in the Daily Journal's schedule breakdown is an in-depth look at O...
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Malik Heath, then a Mississippi State receiver, motors along the sideline for a 56-yard touchdown pass on a catch-and-run against Tennessee State last year in Starkville. Heath is a senior wide receiver for the Rebels from Jackson who prepped at Callaway High School. He began his college career at Copiah-Lincoln City C...
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In Mississippi, like Kansas, the state Supreme Court has said the state Constitution provides a right to an abortion. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, ignoring the Supreme Court ruling, recently said, “I don’t think we need a constitutional amendment in Mississippi because we have a state statute which speaks to that. The...
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Patrick Semansky I AP NEW YORK • The Justice Department's effort to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster isn't just a showcase for the Biden administration's tougher approach to corporate consolidation, it's a rare moment for the publishing industry itself to be placed in the dock.
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Nina Lyashonok I AP KYIV, Ukraine • Four more ships carrying agricultural cargo held up by the war in Ukraine received authorization Sunday to leave the country's Black Sea coast as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the ports to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Ukrai...
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Abortion-rights activists protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022. Jose Luis Magana i AP Pro-life doctors challenge board’s decertification threat By Valerie Richardson The Washington Times Donna Harrison, CEO of the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPL...
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TUPELO – For the first time since 2019, the annual benefitting the Antone Tannehill Good Samaritan Free Clinic will be held in person. This year, Joey Hutto will be the honoree. His friends, family and colleagues will get to roast and toast him at the BancorpSouth Conference Center. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., and ...
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Pontotoc's Nic Townsend had 462 receiving yards before being forced into quarterback duty halfway through last season. Today it’s wide receivers. Maybe not as deep a group as quarterback or running back, but we’ve got plenty of good ball-catchers around here, the kind of guys who can flip a game on one play. 5. Winn Na...
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AMORY – Monroe County School District officials are taking proactive measures to ensure their schools remain safe. During their July 28 meeting, members of the MCSD Board discussed the ways they're making their schools safer for both students and teachers. These include training of staff to handle active shooter events...
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Monroe County School District requesting increase in ad valorem taxes AMORY – For the upcoming fiscal year, the Monroe County School District will request an additional $250,000 in ad valorem taxes, compared to last year while keeping its projected mills the same. During a July 28 budget hearing, Monroe County School D...
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In this file photo from February 2021, University of Mississippi students take notes during a class on the Oxford campus. University officials have announced that they have raised a historic $1.2 billion as part of its current fundraising campaign — the largest in the school's history. OXFORD • The largest fundraising ...
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Both Magnolia State rivals in the Southeastern Conference made an appearance in Monday’s USA TODAY coaches poll, the first of the 2022 season. Ole Miss was ranked No. 24, while Mississippi State received 19 voting points. The Bulldogs got the 11th-most votes of teams outside the top 25. The Rebels were one of six SEC t...
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Firefighter shortage highlights, again, need for rural plan You can add a growing shortage of volunteer firefighters to the known list of rural issues. Last week the Daily Journal documented problems facing Lee County. “There are several departments throughout the county that are just not getting the response because t...
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JACKSON • Rep. Jason White, the second-in-command in the state House, is openly asking individual House members to support him "in a future run" to become speaker of the House, one of the most powerful positions in state government, according to several state lawmakers. White, currently the Speaker Pro Tempore of the 1...
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VISIT TUSCON I COURTESY Hotel Congress bills itself as an "urban, historic, rock 'n roll hotel." The interior of the hotel still features the same style it did when notorious gangster John Dillinger was captured there in 1934. This promotional image from Visit Tucson features cyclists biking their way through the beaut...
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Richard Shotwell I AP NEW YORK • Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as "Physical" and "You're the One That I Want" and won countless hearts as everyone's favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of "Grease," has died. Sh...
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Betts Beasley , Lottye Lottye Betts Rye was born in Rye Bottom in Monroe County, Mississippi near Hamilton on October 9, 1932 to the late Carl and Gladys Betts Rye. She grew up there on the family farm where the virtues of hard work, respect, tenacity and fortitude were taught her by her parents. Lottye Betts, as she w...
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James (Jimmy) Cooper Long, a lifetime resident of Tupelo, MS, returned to his heavenly home on August 3rd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to thank his amazing caregivers from the Magnolia, Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, Charleston Place, and Comfort Keepers, along with Dr. Ken Harvey, fo...
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Kara Fleming Kara Fleming takes her 4-H communication skills to the next level Jane Chamblee Pontotoc Co. 4H Agent 4-H teaches life skills, respect, and communication skills to create successful members of every community. The development of communications skills is one of the most important skills necessary to grow as...
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Sean Bolen, 50, of Booneville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of methamphetamine. Larry Cody Thomas Cruse, 29, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, two counts of possession of methamphetamine. Michael Dallas, 45, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department...
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Ripley QB Ty Long makes a throw in Monday's season-opening practice. The junior signal caller completed 45.9% of his passes for 796 yards, 9 TDs and 4 interceptions a year ago. RIPLEY • It’s a new season and a new offense for third-year Ripley head coach Perry Liles. A year ago, the Tigers (9-3) rode the wheels off of ...
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Pen pals: Mississippi Writers Guild opens Tupelo chapter TUPELO • Writers in Northeast Mississippi have a new opportunity to hone their craft with a community of fellow wordsmiths. The Mississippi Writers Guild recently opened a new Tupelo-based chapter, the first of its kind in the area. The chapter will meet on the f...
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HATLEY – With more than a decade of experience in the classroom, Hatley High School’s new principal, Seth Lee, is ready for the next step in his career – administration. “After serving as a classroom teacher for over 10 years, I felt like I was at a point in my career where I was ready to take on new responsibilities a...
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Mary Haynes, Nettleton James (Jimmy) Cooper Long, Tupelo NETTLETON - Mary Lucille Wilson Haynes was born August 3, 1943, to Easley and Pinkey Lue Wilson. She confessed hope and faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and became a faithful member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She received the greatest birthda...
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In this file photo from June 2022, Abby Hall shares the history of Elvis Presley's birthplace with young participants in this year's BECOMING Experience. Elvis fans can celebrate the life and music of their favorite performer this weekend during the annual Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation event at the Birthplace in Tupel...
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HUSBAND'S ALCOHOLISM NOW PITS HIM AGAINST TEENAGED SON DEAR ABBY: Sometimes when my husband, "Tom," drinks he becomes volatile. A month ago, after being out drinking, he came home very late. I made a joke that upset him and he started yelling and calling me names. I have learned that when Tom gets like that, it's best ...
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Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. enters the Lafayette County Courthouse for a hearing in Oxford, Miss. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Herrington has been charged with murder in the case of Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Bruce Newman I Daily Journal Judge denies bond of 23-year-old-suspect Timmy Herrington, 22, of Grenada, is charged wi...
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Hays, Velma Louise Gambill Velma Louise Gambill Hays (96) passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Meadows in Fulton. She was born on April 25, 1926 to the late John Henry and Annie B. Cox Gambill and was the oldest of 8 children. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Baldwyn. She enjoyed reading, traveling with...
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Hudson, Herbert Herbert Collins Hudson, 89, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Desoto. He was born June 27, 1933 in Pontotoc County to Thomas H. and Mary I. Franklin Hudson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a longtime employee of DuPont in the engineering department and retired from ...
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Mississippi State wide receiver Jaden Walley reaches for a pass during a recent practice. Rogelio Solis/AP Jaden Walley emerging as leader for Mississippi State STARKVILLE — Jaden Walley is never late. It’s one of the attributes Austin Williams sees in his fellow Mississippi State wide receiver: Whether it’s practice o...
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Gonzalez encourages county teachers to go "All In" Union County School District hosted Gian Paul Gonzalez and he shared his All In" philosophy with the faculty and staff as a motivation in the classroom and the community. Pictured from left - Union County Schools Superintendent Russell Taylor, Gian Paul Gonzalez, Union...
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Dr. Dwalia South Tina Campbell Meadows Pictured here is the 1960 blue Volkswagen Beetle. Southernism: Gas Pains By Dr. Dwalia South Breathes there a man with mind so dead that he doesn't realize that gas prices are astronomically high...the most we have endured in our lifetimes? An easy but wrong-headed explanation wou...
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Itawamba County school bus drivers (pictured front to back) Shelia Clayton, Vickie Windham, and Shelia Ray not only run regular routes, but drive day-long routes taking students back and forth to the Itawamba Career and Technical as well as delivering credit recovery and fast-track students. “It’s HOT on that bus!” “Yo...
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By LEE ADAMS LetsGoICC.com Itawamba Community College has announced the hiring of Taylor Boggs as the head coach of the Indians golf program. Boggs was the Student Academic Coach at Delta State University, where from 2018-20 he served as graduate assistant coach while earning his master’s degree in sports management. H...
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The air traffic control tower at the Tupelo Regional Airport will receive an upgrade thanks to a $1.4 million federal grant. The tower has remained largely the same since its construction more than 20 years ago. Tupelo Airport to get $1.4M grant to renovate tower TUPELO • In 2001, an air traffic control tower was built...
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Testimony provides peek into the events before and after Jimmie 'Jay' Lee disappeared Testimony during the preliminary hearing for Timothy Herrington, who is accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee of Oxford provided an alleged timeline leading up to Lee's disappearance: Lee texted his mother at 2 a.m. to ...
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Katherine Farese The Mississippi Supreme Court recently made two new appointments and reappointed one member to the Commission on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. New appointees are attorneys Helen Morris of Cleveland and Katherine K. Farese of Ashland. The Supreme Court reappointed attorney Marcus A. McLelland of...
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Philly Cheese steak with onions and peppers and fries from B'z Kitchen ($7). RIPLEY • B'z Kitchen at Buzzz'd opened for business on Monday, Aug. 1. located at 830 City Ave. South. At the back of the building, the innovative restaurant — a converted shipping container — is the only one of its kind in Ripley. It features...
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A bell, featured outside of the Bethlehem Baptist Church building in Falkner, was dedicated to in memory of Elaine Vivian Patrick Simelton on Saturday, July 23. Elaine Vivian Patrick Simelton is seen here standing with the bell years ago. Simelton died on March 26, 2021, before the bell's restoration project was comple...
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During the City of Fulton's August 2 regular board meeting, a local businessman presented his research and potential business plan seeking to open a marijuana cultivation and/or dispensary within the city. Steve Franks, owner of the former L & R Grocery building appeared before the board equipped with copies of researc...
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Michele Sheeks Jason Collum Publisher, Red Bay News RED BAY | More than two months after being brutally attacked by a pack of vicious dogs south of Red Bay, the victim has died and now the dogs’ owner, previously charged with manslaughter in the death of the second victim, will be facing more charges. Michele Sheeks, 4...
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Members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office run a drill last week at the Advanced Learning Center in how to respond to an active shooter call. Throughout the day, law enforcement was tested in how to eliminate the threat of shooters through the mock exercise. Monroe County Chief Deputy Billy Richey, left, explains th...
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Capt. John Bishop of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, left, is pictured with members of the first graduating class of the department's part-time training academy. The graduation ceremony was held Aug. 4. The next academy is planned for this fall. Members of the training academy gather for a lesson with the Monroe Co...
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Smithville aldermen approve increase in fine for firearms violation SMITHVILLE – During Aug. 2’s board of aldermen meeting, town leaders approved a substantial increase to a fine regarding the discharging of firearms within Smithville’s town limits. An amendment to Ordinance 21 raises the fine for a violation from $100...
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Amory's Charleston French helped lead the Panthers to the 3A State Championship game last year, bringing in 1,880 yards on 215 carries with 18 touchdowns as a junior. Charleston French will be heading into his fourth year as the starting running back for Amory. The Amory Panthers flew under a lot of teams’ radars last ...
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Smithville's Kelby Seales leaps to tip the ball over for a kill in Friday's game against Houston. Amory's Kami Wilf sets up one of her teammates. Monroe County volleyball teams amped for successful year Volleyball season is officially back, and all the county teams are ready to face the challenges that the season has a...
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Joey Baird Baird joins Vikings' coaching staff North Pontotoc welcomes new assistant girls basketball coach, Joey Baird. He’s been a teacher at the upper elementary, and before that he coached at DeSoto Central High School, (2003-2009), West Union (2009-2012), and Itawamba AHS (2012-2019). “I’m looking forward to worki...
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Tim and Dana Jones look over the tomato plants that he donated to the local community garden. He is excited about growing more tomato plants for next year's garden. Community volunteers gathered to cut the ribbon for the Pontotoc Community Garden located to the west of the Pontotoc Material Control on Reynold's Street....
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Editorial: Tippah County Fair does a lot of good for a lot of people Once again, thousands of people have descended on the Tippah County Fairgrounds for a week of fun and frolic. Yep – The Tippah County Fair and Livestock Show – better known to most people as the Tippah County Fair – is under way. The Fair began Aug. 5...
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Amory's Amare Brown will be another returning starter for the Panthers as a junior. Amory's DeAndre Blair will return to the point guard position for his senior year. Amory's CD Bolton spent some time in the starting lineup for the Panthers last season. Panthers trusting the process, finding their way over break With t...
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FULTON • A man is in the Itawamba County Jail after stealing a patrol car and leading authorities on a two-county pursuit. Mantachie police responded to a disturbance call at 642 Hodges Drive, just off Highway 363, at 11:53 Saturday, Aug. 6. Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson said Spradling was captured after spik...
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Sauceda CORINTH • Alcorn County officials have arrested three people, accused of helping the four men who escaped from the county jail Aug. 5. Sheriff Ben Caldwell said Alcorn County deputies arrested Ana Ruiz, 29, of County Road 510, Corinth; and Yira Sauceda, 25, of Highway 356, Rienzi; on Aug. 5. They were charged w...
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Gloria J. Gleghorn, Amory Herbert Hudson, Southaven Fad Robinson, Aberdeen ABERDEEN - Fad Robinson, 76, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Services will be on Sat, Aug 13, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Belle Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Fri, Aug 12, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at B...
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Ecru receives tax rolls, prepares for budgeting process The Ecru board of aldermen accepted receipt of the tax rolls and set August 11 as the date for the work session to hammer out the budget for the coming year and August 18 as the hearing date for the hearing and adoption of tax levy. The board has to approve the ne...
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Ambulance ordinance story correction A story appeared in this past week’s issue about the Union County Board of Supervisors considering an ordinance that could regulate ambulance service in the county. One of the statements attributed to Baptist Memorial Hospital Administrator James Grantham was not reported accurately...
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Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations Deya Kent, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do. Kent, a nurse in the surgery department with fourteen years of serv...
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City to allow medical marijuana in vote that divides board and public The City of New Albany will allow the production and sale of medical marijuana, but the decision came as the result of votes by a sharply divided board of aldermen and followed a public hearing that began civilly but turned acrimonious with interrupt...
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NEMCC adult education helps quell fears of returning to school Starting school can be a scary time for many parents and students. Gathering school supplies, getting up early again after a relaxed summer schedule, entering a classroom or an entire school full of unknown people, making sure that the work-life balance is ...
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NEMCC Career Development Academy provides needed services for area students Northeast Mississippi Community College's Career Development Academy realizes that students may need a little more time learning than what they receive at school. Organizers with the Career Development Academy also understand that often times p...
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NEMCC Continuing Education helps ambulance corps with EMT-Basic course Northeast Mississippi Community College's Office of Continuing Education is helping the ambulance corps with its latest offering during the Fall 2022 semester. Northeast has opened up its Emergency Medical Technician - Basic class for the fall semes...
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NEMCC offers over a dozen success workshops for instructors and students in the fall Northeast Mississippi Community College will offer 14 different success workshops for its students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the Fall 2022 semester. Tuesdays will see the college's instructional technology department teaching s...
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New Albany’s Cine’ Theatre to host opening-week showing of feature film on mystery death of explorer Meriwether Lewis The historic Ciné Theatre in New Albany will host three screenings of the film, “Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis,” on its opening weekend in September. The award-winning film tell...
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Director of Accounting Services Suzanne Coffey, at rear, presents the proposed budget to school trustees. New Albany schools will not require tax increase for 2022-23 budget The New Albany Municipal Separate School District will be seeking more money for the coming year, but it will not require any tax increase. The ad...
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Kingley S. Andrews, 84, longtime Aurora IL resident was called home to the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. Kingley was born in New Albany, Mississippi on January 24, 1938. Kingley is survived by his sons Steven Andrews (Mary) of York, PA, and David Andrews (Mary) of Red Lion, PA; his grandchildren: Melissa Gilliss (Robb...
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The prison ministry continues to be a rewarding experience and investment. Even though the numbers of yellow suits that represent the new, non-classified inmates is a continual addition to the incarcerated, hope continues to grow. God is moving in the midst of what some call the devil’s playground. It seems such an unl...
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Touring group to present 'Barefoot in the Park' at Cine' next week A new professional repertory theatre company has been formed in Corinth and they will bring a production of a popular Neil Simon comedy to New Albany as one of their first touring efforts next week. The Mississippi Repertory Theatre will present “Barefo...
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Tupelo should build indoor sports center By MARTIN HERMAN of Tupelo I am writing to raise awareness of the need for a community multi-plex sports center. Tupelo does not have one, not even a YMCA for people to use for indoor sports like pickleball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc. Each of these and others are playe...
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Jean Williams Flores passed away on August 9, 2022 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Warren, Arkansas to the late John W. Williams and Ruthie Belle Mosely Williams. She worked as an administrative secretary during her younger years, and later enjoyed living in Ba...
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Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco agreed to a contract extension with the Rebels Wednesday. Ole Miss, Mike Bianco agree to contract extension OXFORD — Ole Miss and head baseball coach Mike Bianco have agreed to a four-year contract extension, the athletics department announced Wednesday morning. The deal is for a base salary ...
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Former Southern Miss coach Corky Palmer, who coached the Golden Eagles for 12 seasons and led them to their only College World Series appearance, died Wednesday at the age of 68. Nati Harnik | AP Legendary Southern Miss baseball coach Corky Palmer dead at 68 By BEN SUTTON The Daily Journal Southern Miss baseball coachi...
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TUPELO • A man walking down a state highway after midnight was struck and killed on Wednesday. The Lee County Coroner's office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol are investigating the death of Kevon Page, 21, of Tupelo. He was walking along Highway 371 near the Richmond area around 12:45 a.m. Aug. 4 when he was struck ...
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In this July 21, 2010, photo, employees leave the front gate of the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Miss. Mississippi is now the world’s leader in putting people behind bars. The Magnolia State has more inmates per capita than any state or nation in the world, according to the World Population Review. More ...
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Kennedy, Dr. Robert Alexander "Bobby" Dr. Robert Alexander "Bobby" Kennedy, 73, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home in Oxford, MS. Visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. in West Hall at Waller Funeral Home. A private service will be held at a later date. Dr. Kennedy was bo...
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Mason, Falton O. "Sonny" Mr. Falton O. "Sonny" Mason, Jr., 94, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi. The funeral will be Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Oxford with Rev. Robert Allen and Rev. Don Gann officiating. Visitation will be held prior...
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O'Quinn, Susan Virginia West Susan Virginia West O'Quinn, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. A Lee County native and lifelong resident, Susan was born October 29, 1950 to Herman and Frances West. She worked in Ripley at Timber Hills as a medical tra...
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Rone, Marilyn Marilyn Jean Rone, 97, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born November 7, 1924, to Clovis Herbert and Vivian Pauline Burns. She was a member of Leawood Baptist Church where she sang in the Adult Choir. Known as "Charlie", she was her husband's carpen...
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Mary Ferguson Mary Ruth Hadaway Ferguson, 74, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Pontotoc. She was born August 9, 1947. Services will be on Wednesday, August 10, [TODAY] at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church-Pontotoc, MS. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Edwin...
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Both positive and negative aspects of medical marijuana sale may be overrated As of this writing, the great New Albany medical marijuana war was still raging. One hopes that by the time you read this it has been settled, one way or another. It’s bad to see a country divided, but so much worse to see one’s community div...
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