George Ashley Terrell
George Ashley Terrell, age 76, passed away on April 9, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center after battling Alzheimer's. He was born on November 4, 1949 in Weatherford, Texas to the late James Samuel Terrell and Sally...
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Reverend Charles Calvin Ray (1937-2026) Passes: Local Minister Left a Lasting Legacy of Faith, Service, and Leadership
The Reverend Charles Calvin Ray, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Brookhaven, Mississippi on the evening of March 28, 2026, with his wife of 62 years, Carolyn, at his side. Charles lived a life marked by quiet...
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Julian Lofton
Julian Lofton, 91 of Summit, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at his residence in Summit. He was born on May 1, 1934, to Maxie and Audrey Lofton. A private graveside funeral service was held Thursday, March 19, at...
Helen Alexander
Mrs. Helen Alexander, 91, of Summit, passed from this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 8, 1935, to Victor and Johnny Lee Wallace Boyd. Helen...
Jimmy Dale Rhodus
Jimmy Dale Rhodus, 76, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 26, 1949, in Magnolia. A visitation was held on April 9, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM, and...
Gunn Officially Enters the Mississippi Governor Race
Former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn officially threw his hat in the ring for Governor of Mississippi on Tuesday. Gunn, speaking at a campaign event at the Clinton Visitors Center, launched his gubernatorial run by...
Final Inning for McComb's Historic Ball Field
The hallowed park that housed much of McComb's youth baseball program for more than 70 years is now firmly at rest in the dustbins of history. Recently removed from the landscape were fences, flagpole, grandstands and...
Felder's Heat Survivors
Ever wonder if there are any flowers for a small space with grim growing conditions, that are nearly impossible to ignore to death? There actually are some that don't include the word "plastic." With spring flowers...
Communist States of America
Last week I wrote about warnings Xi Van Fleet raised in her first book, "Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning." Xi describes herself as "Chinese by birth; American by choice, survivor of Mao's Cultural Revolution,...
Tax the Rich?
"Tax the rich!" shout progressives. Why not? America's richest people are ridiculously rich. "Five bucks to you is like $6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos!" shrieks Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Taking more from billionaires...
Reverend Charles Calvin Ray (1937-2026) Passes: Local Minister Left a Lasting Legacy of Faith, Service, and Leadership
The Reverend Charles Calvin Ray, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Brookhaven, Mississippi on the evening of March 28, 2026, with his wife of 62 years, Carolyn, at his side. Charles lived a life marked by quiet...
Evergreen Shrub Temple Bells Shines in the Spring
Sometimes it seems that spring is all about the flowers, but trees and shrubs play a significant role in the landscape waking up from winter. At my house, an early bloomer I look forward to seeing each year is Temple...
Mississippi Made Exhibit Tells State's Story at Two Mississippi Museums
The finest examples of homegrown Mississippi craftsmanship and productivity are on display at Two Museums in Jackson. Residents and visitors alike can explore achievements that reflect the state's ingenuity dating to...