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Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to announce Long’s Fish Camp as the Business of the Month SPOTLIGHT for the month of May.
Ms. Long originally opened the fish camp back in 1968. After many years of successful business, she ended up selling the business to Troy Smith who continued it’s reputation for excellence. It was only a few years ago that the business was purchased by the current owner, Joey Chancelor.
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Cletis McCarra, 88, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on May 17, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 19, 1937, to Floyd and Ola (Hayes) McCarra in Clarke County , MS.
Cletis bought his grandfather's home place and raised cows for over 50 years. He worked at Burlington Erwin Mills as an instructor/fixer for 45 years. He was an avid reader, golfer, and bowler.
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Charles E. "Chuck" Fuller, 64, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on May 16, 2026, at H. C. Watkins Hospital in Quitman, MS.
He was born on September 8, 1961, to Phillip and Marie (Lee) Fuller in Quitman, MS.
He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Desert Storm. He loved spending his time raising and caring for his chickens. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and playing around with his mom's dog “Happy," taking her for rides every day.
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One handsome one year old baby boy, Parker Robinson, has demonstrated just how strong he is since he was born. He has already had multiple surgeries to fix various problems, but he still has more to overcome. His parents, Kaiden and Zoie Robinson, are doing everything they can to make sure he is well taken care of and are now looking after him as he heals after another surgery he endured on Friday, May 8.
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3 weeks 3 days ago
Baby Boomers and older remember life before technology and AI began to control us. Occasionally, you can still see someone do math in their head or on a piece of paper. Some people still use “snail mail.” Some people visit or carry on a conversation in person. Some people can still do what is called critical thinking.
The rest of the world treats pieces of technology as though these are vital organs in the body and to be without these is a true life emergency. Which lifestyle is actually better for us.
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3 weeks 4 days ago
Photo by Photo from 1951 Clarke County Tribune, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
, This photo was taken from the Quitman celebration and published in The Clarke County Tribune on March 30, 1951.
Left to right: Atty. Tally D. Riddell; Mayor Edgar Harris of Quitman; Mayor H. A. Green of Shubuta; Harry Lambdin, consultant engineer for the district; Dan Hendrix, mayor of the Town of Waynesboro; Wade Baxter, district engineer; Mr. Brown, manager; and S.B. Kirkland, former Quitman mayor and outstanding civic leader.
The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District is elated to celebrate providing quality service to the local community for 75 years now.
Back in 1950, a group of men in Clarke County and Wayne County, consisting of Quitman Mayor S.B. Kirkland, Shubuta Mayor W.L. Weems, and Waynesboro Mayor Dan Hendrix, recognized a need in the community for a natural gas line to service the area. As a solution to the need, the men and their attorney, Tally D. Riddell of Quitman, contacted the Mississippi State Legislature to form the Chickasawhay Natural Gas District.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Hebron Ridge Cemetery: If you have family buried or plan to be buried in Hebron Ridge Cemetery, yearly donations are due at this time. These are expected at least once a year. Please send them to:
Hebron Ridge Cemetery
c/o Annette Holloman
1573 County Road 670
Quitman, MS 39355
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Napp St. Flooding on January 3, 2023
Quitman City Hall had 37 concerned citizens attended a recent public hearing to discuss flooding issues in the neighborhood around Napp Street and the possibility of a grant that could assist in alleviating the issue.
Mayor Chris Reeves was proud to see how much support the community demonstrated by coming out to learn more about what is being planned to help alleviate the flooding problem. He explained what they are hoping to accomplish with the CDBG grant they are working towards.
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3 weeks 5 days 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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4 weeks 2 days ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
“Invest in kids—not just your kids but other kids too. Do what you can to help them,” advised Patrick. “It’s kind of tough right now, and a lot of people need help. Just do what you can. Just help people. If you can help somebody, then help them. That’s always a prayer that I pray when I wake up each morning, just to be a blessing to somebody each day.”
Patrick Peters does everything he can to bless someone each day, even if it is simply from giving a kind smile and offering an encouraging word.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Kelly and John Mathis are elated to offer a variety of art and music classes at Painted Melodies Studio, located at 108 West Church Street (also known as Back Street) in Quitman.
The idea to teach art classes and provide music lessons downtown originated from both nostalgia and their passion for the arts. The mixture of the two caused them to want to instill the love of art and music in others as well.
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1 month ago
Amanda Randall: My mom and I enjoy shopping, cooking, and watching SEC sports together.
Chastity Galyean: I enjoy shopping and just talking with my mama.
Audrey Shirley: I enjoy cooking with my mama! I love to sit on the beach with my Mia!
Beckett Taylor: I like playing with my mom.
Enlee Jade Taylor: I like watching movies with her.
Charleigh Kate Chatham: I like playing with her.
Jami Catherine Keenan: I like having fun with her.
Everley Hallman: I like snuggling with her.
Major Morland: I like to help her build things.
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1 month ago
“This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
— Matthew 6:9
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An assortment of hors d’oeuvres and delectable cakes were enjoyed by a large number of people on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the service and dedication Lynn Taylor has shown at Hospice Care Group, LLC since she started the company 21 years ago.
She made the decision to officially retire, and she is confident in the staff to maintain the company’s standard of excellence and is proud of all the amazing memories and friendships she has been able to make over the years.
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1 month ago
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For the past 20 years, citizens in Clarke County have been able to rely on Theola Mosley to be a calm voice amidst the chaos in an emergency. She has diligently served her community by answering frantic calls and dispatching the necessary responders while trying to provide comfort and direction to the person facing an emergency.
After so many years as one of Clarke County’s finest 911 dispatchers, she made the decision to retire.
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1 month ago
Although it is taking time, progress is being made out at Archusa. They are already doing demolition on the previous auxiliary weir spillway and working to remove tons of concrete and steel from the area.
Once they remove the debris and work around the creek to correct the damage done in the area, they will be able to start on the next step in their plan.
They already have plans in place to create a cofferdam soon so that water can be put back in the lake. They also have plans to bushhog and clear out the lakebed soon.
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1 month ago
Sunday, May 10
Cokes Chapel U.M. Church pastor and members cordially invite you and your church members to our Mother’s Day Program on Sunday, May 10, at 11:00 a.m. The message will be brought by Pastor Kinslow. Thank you in advance.
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In John 7:37-39, we read: “37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified” That detail about “the last day, the great day of the feast” is crucial to understanding why Jesus’ words were so powerful.
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1 month 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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