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Chief Administrative Officer Pieter Teeuwissen has brushed aside community concerns about the parks and recreation department having fewer activities for Jackson’s residents.
The Jackson City Council voted last week to eliminate the Parks and Recreation Department to reduce an estimated $23 million deficit, folding it into two other city departments.
The shuttering would save the city approximately $143,000 in salaries and benefits.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Jesus calls us to whole life discipleship that loves Him with all our mind, but more! With all our heart, soul and strength, too.
Ran across a provocative headline online: “Why American discipleship gets it all wrong.” Being a professor of discipleship, I skimmed the article. Without going into detail about the contents, let me say – I think the article got it…wrong.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
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Belhaven University of Jackson has announced local spring President’s and Dean’s List honorees for Adult, Graduate and Online program students.
Named to the President’s List, for having achieved a 4.0 GPA, are Everica Nash of Charleston and Jermyron Rice of Tutwiler.
On the Dean’s List, with a GPA of 3.4 to 3.99, are Ambresha Bridges of Glendora and Rykiesch Thomas of Webb.
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Belhaven University of Jackson has announced local spring President’s and Dean’s List honorees for Adult, Graduate and Online program students.
Named to the President’s List, for having achieved a 4.0 GPA, are Everica Nash of Charleston and Jermyron Rice of Tutwiler.
On the Dean’s List, with a GPA of 3.4 to 3.99, are Ambresha Bridges of Glendora and Rykiesch Thomas of Webb.
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Saturday May 16
New Hope Cemetery memorial set
On Saturday, May 16, New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 1724 New Hope Road, Scobey, MS 38953, will have their annual memorial service and business meeting followed by a potluck dinner. The service is at 11 a.m. followed by the business meeting and lunch. For information, contact William Earl McCammon at 662-647-7541.
Donations for upkeep and maintenance of New Hope Cemetery are appreciated any time and may be sent to New Hope Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 723, Charleston, MS 38921.
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Saturday May 16
New Hope Cemetery memorial set
On Saturday, May 16, New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 1724 New Hope Road, Scobey, MS 38953, will have their annual memorial service and business meeting followed by a potluck dinner. The service is at 11 a.m. followed by the business meeting and lunch. For information, contact William Earl McCammon at 662-647-7541.
Donations for upkeep and maintenance of New Hope Cemetery are appreciated any time and may be sent to New Hope Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 723, Charleston, MS 38921.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with state and local officials, faith-based organizations, volunteers and private sector partners, continues to respond to the severe weather that struck the state’s Pine Belt May 6-7.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with state and local officials, faith-based organizations, volunteers and private sector partners, continues to respond to the severe weather that struck the state’s Pine Belt May 6-7.
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I hope all you ladies had a wonderful Mother’s Day. The weather was perfect.
Your writer and David’s visitors during the past week and over the weekend were Susan Bell of Caledonia; A.W. Taylor and Gale Taylor; Trudy Simmons; Brad, Frankie and Bradley Holliday; and Donna Garripoli, Jason Beavers and our grandson, Junior Dukes. Y’all come back now, ya hear!
Sunday afternoon, David and I visited with great-grands Haven, Rose and Waylon Jr. I took them some of my birthday cake, and after we left there, we went across the road and visited with Diane Dukes and daughter Terri Pullen.
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I hope all you ladies had a wonderful Mother’s Day. The weather was perfect.
Your writer and David’s visitors during the past week and over the weekend were Susan Bell of Caledonia; A.W. Taylor and Gale Taylor; Trudy Simmons; Brad, Frankie and Bradley Holliday; and Donna Garripoli, Jason Beavers and our grandson, Junior Dukes. Y’all come back now, ya hear!
Sunday afternoon, David and I visited with great-grands Haven, Rose and Waylon Jr. I took them some of my birthday cake, and after we left there, we went across the road and visited with Diane Dukes and daughter Terri Pullen.
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MADISON — In recognition of the vital role hospitals and health care professionals play in the well-being of Mississippians, state leaders have officially proclaimed May 10-16, 2026, as “Hospital Week” in Mississippi.
Proclamations were issued at the Mississippi Hospital Association’s (MHA) request by Gov. Tate Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White.
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MADISON — In recognition of the vital role hospitals and health care professionals play in the well-being of Mississippians, state leaders have officially proclaimed May 10-16, 2026, as “Hospital Week” in Mississippi.
Proclamations were issued at the Mississippi Hospital Association’s (MHA) request by Gov. Tate Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White.
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Ivy, oak and sumac are innocuous words until you put the word “poison” in front of them.
Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac contain a potent oil, urushiol, which can cause an aggravating, itchy rash in those sensitive to its effects.
It is doubtful that anyone reading this article hasn’t had some sort of history with these plants, so let’s look at some of the myths surrounding them.
By James L. Cummins - Executive Director, Wildlife Mississippi on
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Ivy, oak and sumac are innocuous words until you put the word “poison” in front of them.
Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac contain a potent oil, urushiol, which can cause an aggravating, itchy rash in those sensitive to its effects.
It is doubtful that anyone reading this article hasn’t had some sort of history with these plants, so let’s look at some of the myths surrounding them.
By James L. Cummins - Executive Director, Wildlife Mississippi on
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I hope that everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day by celebrating having a mom, being a mom, loving someone like a mom, or being like a mom to someone. Moms are not always biological. Mom is more. Mom is a loving, caring, supportive relationship and I’ve known many a woman without biological children who managed to nurture and care for others as well as if not better than some with children.
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Wyvis Burrell Hester
Wyvis Burrell Hester, 82, of Louisville, Mississippi, formerly of Sallis, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, surrounded by her loving family.
Wyvis was born on January 17, 1944, to John Thaddeus Burrell and Eva Maria Burrell in Sallis. She married Bobby Floyce Hester on June 30, 1967. They had three beloved children: Johnny, Robert, and Cindy. Wyvis retired as a Deputy Clerk of the Attala County Chancery Court with over 37 years of service.
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SCOBEY — Henry Allison Pullen, Sr., 75, of Scobey, passed away Wednesday, May 13, at his home.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Oakhill Cemetery in Water Valley. McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
He honorably served in the Mississippi National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Pullen; his children, Tonya White, Freddy Wilkey, Henry Pullen Jr., Charles Wilkey and Justin Pullen; two sisters, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
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CHARLESTON — Funeral services will be held for Jimmy Clark at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 15.
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CHARLESTON — Quinsola Keglar, age 93, passed away Monday, May 11.
Visitation will be held 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 15, at J Brown Community Funeral Service in Charleston.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston.
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Editor's Note: The story has been updated with the identity of the victim, his age and additional details of the incident.
A 22-year-old Sidon man died from a shooting that took place on U.S. 49 South, just past the Double Quick gas station, Wednesday afternoon, marking Leflore County’s first reported homicide of the year.
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