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“Keep God first,” advised Kristy Ivey.
Through different experiences in her life, Kristy Ivey has learned that it is important to always keep God first in everything she does.
When she was a child, she enjoyed playing softball, which is something that wasn’t common in her family. The sport allowed her to grow and learn while she played it, though.
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Jo Lynn Magee Davidson, from Stonewall, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of February 14 at The Residence at Rocky Creek, an assisted living facility where she resided for the past two years.
She was ninety-six years old. Jo Lynn was born in Walthall County, in Tylertown, Mississippi, on September 14, 1929, to O.O. Magee and Hillman Elizabeth McKee Magee.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
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Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
There are some changes taking place at the Clarke County Baptist Center that the public needs to be aware of.
One of the changes involves how the food ministry will work. Currently, there are two different methods that they use to assist with food: C.A.N. and an emergency food bag at the Baptist Center.
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Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Distinguished Young Woman program has always had a way of creating new friendships and a unique sisterhood among its participants.
Along with creating a little family on its own, with its strong history, family members from each generation have participated in DYW, and there have been occasions when grandmothers, moms, daughters, and even aunts from the same family have worn the title of Clarke County DYW at some point.
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1 month 1 week ago
The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines approached, taking up measures related to public safety, healthcare, education funding, and disaster response.
During the week, the House considered and passed several significant pieces of legislation, including:
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For the past year, Star Cayer has proudly represented Clarke County as the 2026 Distinguished Young Woman.
She spent her time volunteering in different ways that would allow her to have a positive impact on the younger generation.
“I really did things that targeted the younger community,” explained Star. “We’re building a community of future leaders and future women who may want to grow up and participate in this program. I really just wanted to spread the word about the five elements of ‘Be Your Best Self.’ It was fun.”
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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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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“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well,” (Psalm 139:14 KJV).
John Martin has experienced the marvelous works of God throughout his life and takes pride in knowing that he was fearfully and wonderfully made.
He is a walking miracle and an inspiration to everyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.
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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 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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It’s time to talk about what Mississippians do best, which is play and support college baseball. Mississippi State is a consensus top 5 team. Southern Miss is consistently a top 25 team and Rick says Ole Miss is underrated.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Asked to describe Jim Poole, his close friend of six decades, Archie Manning paused, pregnantly.
“I’m really struggling with Jim’s death,” he finally said.
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Trinidad Chambliss apparently will make an encore performance after leading Ole Miss to the most successful season in school history.
In a tiny town of about 150 people, with at least that many spectators in a Calhoun County courtroom on Thursday, Chancery Judge Robert Whitwell granted 23-year-old Chambliss a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after day-long court proceedings.
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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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