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The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce was elated to announce BankPlus as the Business of the Month SPOTLIGHT for February.
BankPlus has been a privately held community bank for over 100 years. They are now a full-service regional bank that serves different communities of all sizes in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. They strive to serve all communities to the best of their ability and provide their customers with more access, technology, products, and services.
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3 weeks 2 days ago
Nurse Practitioner Bobby Harris is thrilled to open NP House Calls, LLC in Quitman at the beginning of March.
For 18 months, he has diligently worked to be able to start up the business. Although he did receive advice and encouragement from Wendall Carney while going through the process, the company is not affiliated with Wendall or his previous office, Nurse Practitioner House Calls and Clinics.
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Mrs. Jewel Hamrick Lawson, a very special and hardworking lady and the matriarch of her family, passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 88.
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3 weeks 4 days ago
Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking over its services, according to state and local officials and an excerpted document obtained by Mississippi Today.
The public hospital in Greenwood has faced financial struggles for years and warned as recently as December that it was on the brink of closure because of debt owed to the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
The Pillow Academy fifth grader has continued to fight bone marrow failure, which occurs when the tissue inside bones cannot produce enough healthy blood cells on its own.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
James “Kent” Stephens was born June 21,1962, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was the oldest of seven children. Kent grew up in Newton County and went to school at Beulah Hubbard. After school, Kent got married and became the father of four children: three boys and a girl. At the age of 20, Kent became a carpenter’s helper, and that began his long career as a carpenter when he went on his own at 30 and built and remodeled homes across several counties.
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Pam Hampton was hired as the physical education teacher at Quitman Upper Elementary and Quitman Lower Elementary in 1998. After several years of teaching at both buildings, she found her permanent home at Quitman Upper Elementary.
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Lewis Jefferson is a resident of Clarke County. He is married to Gloria Jefferson. Together, they have one daughter and two granddaughters.
He is a member of Center Ridge “The Ridge” Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Lorenzo Carter and Pastor Cathy Carter. Mr. Jefferson is the pastor of Pineville Baptist Church and Gin Creek Baptist Church, both located in Gilbertown, Alabama.
He retired from the Quitman School Board after 28 years of dedicated service.
He is currently employed at Quitman Pellets in Quitman, Mississippi.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands.
The NCAA has appealed the February preliminary injunction granted by Chancery Court Judge Robert Whitwell in the case brought by Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss over the star quarterback’s eligibility to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Enterprise Football recently held its annual awards night and recognized these student athletes for their performance and hard work during the 2025 season.
2025 1st Team All District 5-3A
Jake Goodin - 1st Team All District 5-3A Defensive Back/Super 22; Brody Stephens - 1st Team All District 5-3A Defensive Tackle; Austin Reynolds - 1st Team All District 5-3A Center/Super 22; Trey Williams -1st Team All District 5-3A Defensive Tackle.
2025 2nd Team All District 5-3A
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Mac Hamburg graduated from Enterprise High School in 1961. After graduation, he committed to Memphis State University but decided to attend Jones. He played for the Bobcats and was awarded an All-state lineman award in 1964. He also earned a football scholarship to Louisiana College. After playing football, Hamburg enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He trained at Camp LeJeune (North Carolina) and was sent to Vietnam. He was involved in a fierce battle in the Quang tri Province of South Vietnam. He was among 17 who lost their lives in service that day.
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Becky Watkins and AnnaLee Hollis
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Beautiful artwork adorned the tables and walls in the meeting room at the Quitman Public Library on February 19. It was accompanied by memorabilia of the Quitman Woman’s Club as they celebrated 100 years of service. An assortment of cookies and punch was provided for all who attended the event to enjoy.
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Enterprise Middle School members of FBLA recently competed in the Southern District Conference at Jones College.
Congratulations to the following for making the stage: Caroline Smith - 6th place in Digital Citizenship; James Tidmore - 3rd place in Exploring Technology; Zeb Moore - 5th place in Exploring Professionalism; and Jaeger Cumberland - 6th place in Exploring Marketing Concepts.
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What a great day for EHS FBLA at the Southern District Conference held at Jones College! Our students competed in a wide range of categories, enjoyed entertainment from Jones OnStage and networked with other students from the southern district.
Congratulations to all of our winners—we couldn’t be more proud!
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For the first time in about 15 years, the Blue Angels are performing a show at the Naval Air Station in Meridian.
“It is with great excitement that we announce that the elite Blue Angels will be back in Meridian to celebrate their 85th anniversary, as well as the Navy base’s 65th anniversary of training excellence here in Meridian, Mississippi,” expressed Luke Davis, Commanding Officer for the Naval Air Station in Meridian. “Thank you all for your support. Come out on March 28 and March 29. It’s going to be a great show.”
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Grab those beads, moonpies, and more and get ready for not just one, but two amazing Mardi Gras Parades set to take place in Clarke County the first weekend in March!
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The Quitman Woman’s Club proudly celebrated its 100th year as a federated member in February 2026. Organized and federated in February 1926, the club began its legacy of service under the leadership of its first president, Mrs. W.C. (Effie) Couch.
For a century, the Quitman Woman’s Club has been a dedicated member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs, whose mission is personal enrichment leading to volunteer service that benefits the community, state, nation, and world.
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“Hold tight to your faith, your family, and your roots,” advised Keely Jackson. “Those things will carry you through anything.”
Family has always been important to Keely Jackson. She inherited her values from the lessons her family taught her as a child, and she truly cherishes the memories she has been able to make with her family over the years.
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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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