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Eight beautiful young ladies took to the stage at the Quitman High School Auditorium on Saturday, February 7, and showed everyone just how amazing they are as they competed to be the 2027 Clarke County Distinguished Young Woman.
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Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Quitman High School Junior Ethan Nicholson was recently named a MAC North/South 1-4A All-Star basketball player. He is one of only 12 players in the South to be selected.
His success in basketball is thanks to the passion and dedication he portrays in playing the sport. It is something that he has enjoyed and worked diligently on since he was a little boy.
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1 month 1 week ago
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
— John 13:34
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1 month 2 weeks ago
One writer said, "We speak naively of 'terra firma'…you know…we use terms like, 'as solid as the ground you're standing on' or 'standing on solid ground' or 'strong as a mountain' to describe a sure, unmovable foundation. But the land masses of the earth are not on an unmovable foundation.” Geologists have discovered that the continents are actually afloat, sitting on a foundation of moving plates. The part we stand on is called the "lithosphere" – the outer crust that makes up the land masses and mountains that are resting on the tectonic plates.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Michael Glen Turner, 57, of Rose Hill, Mississippi, passed away on February 9, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on January 28, 1969, to Glen and Thelma (Carmichael) Turner in Meridian, MS.
Michael was well known in his community for his talent to help out all of his friends and neighbors.
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Ronald Duane "Ronnie" Holloman, 52, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on February 8, 2026, at H. C. Watkins Hospital.
He was born on April 16, 1973, to Benjamin and Patsy (Underwood) Holloman, Sr. in Waynesboro, MS.
Ronnie worked as a machine operator in the logging industry for numerous years. He worked with Guy Johnson Logging and was lifelong friends with the Johnson Family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend to all that knew him.
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Martha "Beth" Elizabeth Roberts, 71, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Quitman, Mississippi.
She was born on March 3, 1954, to Leon and Bobbie (Gray) Hollingsworth in Chicago, IL.
Beth is survived by her son, Dustin (Alexis) Roberts; daughters, Susan (David) Chatham, Vicky (Michael) VanKeuren, Connie (Jeff) Reid, Donna (Steve) Harper, and Mandy (Michael) Griffin; sisters, Tammy Hollingsworth and Debbie Childs; brother, Ted Moorehouse; 10 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
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Ruby Jean Ivy, 86, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Meridian, MS.
She was born on May 29, 1939, to Benjamin Frank and Annie Florence (West) McNeal in Desoto, MS.
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Anthony "Andy" Jacob Long, 54, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on February 7, 2026, at J. T. Champion Nursing Home in Meridian, MS.
He was born on July 22,1971, to William Long and Vallie (Beckman) Molony in Jackson, MS.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
At the regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, January 20, the City of Quitman officially voted to re-join the Main Street Program.
The discussion started at the meeting on December 2, 2025, when Beth Rainey with the Main Street Association provided a presentation to the board. The board was able to ask questions about the program to gain more clarity.
Quitman was previously part of the program and abolished it after a couple of years, so the meeting was beneficial to help them better understand how the program is designed and operates.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Hometown: Shubuta
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Shakera Marshall
Future Plans: My future plans are to be successful in life by accomplishing my goals such as increasing my income.
What DYW means to me: To me, DYW means young women standing out from the ordinary through success, eminence, or a formal, stylish manner.
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Hometown: Quitman
School: Wayne Academy
Parents: Karen and Quentin Johnson
Future Plans: My future plans are to attend Jones College and then later attend the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a career as a registered dietician.
What DYW means to me: The DYW program provides an opportunity for me to earn college scholarships while empowering me to become the best version of myself.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Hometown: Shubuta
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Lynnita and Tobey Bartee
Future Plans: My future plans are to major in Political Science at Tuskegee University and pursue my career of being a judge and divorce lawyer in law school.
What DYW means to me: To me, the DYW program means a supportive community that encourages me to become the best version of myself academically, mentally, and socially.
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Hometown: Quitman
School: Lamar High School
Parents: Brooks and Fairla Simpson
Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Mississippi and major in biology or chemistry, then later attend dental school and become a pediatric dentist.
What DYW means to me: To me, the DYW program means bettering myself by growing my confidence, making new friends, and challenging myself.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Hometown: Quitman
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Shenika Lynch and Robert Laphand
Future Plans: I plan to become an orthodontist. I would like to have my own practice and serve as a positive influence and role model to others in my community.
What DYW means to me: To me, DYW is empowering young women to recognize their potential.
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Hometown: Quitman
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Tanya & Ramono Pickens, Darrence & Jennifer Jones
Future Plans: I plan to attend Georgia State University to earn a bachelor's degree, which will lay the foundation for medical school so I can become an emergency medicine physician.
What DYW means to me: The DYW program means an opportunity for me to grow in leadership and confidence.
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Eight beautiful, confident juniors will take center stage this weekend to showcase their talent, fitness level, interview skills, and academic success as they compete for multiple scholarships and the title of 2027 Clarke County Distinguished Young Woman.
The program is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 7, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Quitman High School auditorium.
General admission for the event will be $8, and programs will be available to purchase for $2.
Angie McLemore Boatner is returning to emcee the event again this year.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The fourth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. Committee work and floor action on a range of health care and insurance-related legislation were a major focus this week, with more than 15 House committees meeting to consider bills. February 3 is the deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments. The State of the State Address has been postponed until February 4, due to a severe ice storm that impacted large areas of Mississippi.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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