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Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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2 months ago
“If you know me personally, you know I always say I’m ‘in my healing era’ or ‘working on my inner peace.’ The self-work is never ending. Progress can always be made,” advised Ashton Woodard. “It is important that we never stop growing and changing. It is important that we expand our minds and think outside the box so that we can become someone we are satisfied with. Find your passion, let go of the negativity, and let peace and love into your heart. Always remember that even if you fail, you are enough.”
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2 months ago
Gerald Harmon Sanders, 73, of Enterprise, Mississippi, passed away on January 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on January 30, 1952, to Harmon and Nina (Williams) Sanders in Clarke County, MS.
Gerald was a longtime member of Souenlovie Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon at the church.
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Jesse Jacobs, 82, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on January 23, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on March 25, 1943, to Earl and Thelma (Huddleston) Jacobs in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Jesse spent the majority of his life hunting and fishing.
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2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Medical marijuana was legalized a few years ago, but there are still many misconceptions and misunderstandings about what really goes into it. While most people know that a medical card is required to purchase any form of medical marijuana at a dispensary, they do not know all of the regulations that are in place to cultivate the marijuana that is used.
While many in Clarke County are aware of 18/45 Wellness around the intersection of Highway 45 South and Highway 18 West, most people are unaware that Clarke County is also home to a cultivator facility as well.
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2 months 1 week ago
The second week of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature has concluded. The House continued its work on a variety of issues, with education remaining the main focus. Lawmakers engaged in discussions and committee work on several measures related to schools, families, and educational policy, while also considering legislation regarding judicial structure and state funding.
By Rep. Troy Smith on
2 months 1 week ago
I read a story not too long ago in Rick Ezell’s book, Cutting to the Core. It was about a commuter flight from Portland, Maine, to Boston in the summer of 1987. Henry Dempsey, the pilot, “heard an unusual noise in the rear of the aircraft. He turned the controls over to the co-pilot and went back to check it out. As he reached the tail section, the plane hit an air pocket, and Dempsey was tossed against the rear door. That’s when he discovered the source of the mysterious noise. The rear door had not been properly latched before takeoff and it fell open.
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2 months 1 week 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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2 months 1 week ago
J. L. Dearman was born to Leonard and Myrtle Dearman on April 27, 1943, in Clarke County, MS. J. L. passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2026.
J. L. was full of life and always had a sense of humor. He enjoyed playing jokes and making his family laugh. He enjoyed making sure his family was always smiling.
J. L. also was a jack of all sorts of trades. He built a grill and even a whole car port. He could fix anything. He was also very hardworking and took good care of his family.
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2 months 1 week ago
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Mississippi is currently not among the growing number of states that allow high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits. That could change if legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) is signed into law.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Two movies written and directed by Joey Traywick were premiered at The Bridge in Enterprise this past Saturday: “She Cried in the Rain” and “Ameri-Bot.”
The setting for both movies primarily took place in different areas of Clarke County. “She Cried in the Rain” was filmed entirely in Clarke County, and only a portion of “Ameri-Bot” was filmed in Lauderdale County.
The premiere was a success, and Traywick was thrilled to officially present two of his completed works.
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2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Town of Stonewall is thrilled with the opening of Stonewall Express, the gas station on the hill.
After being closed for months, the new owner of the gas station, Mr. Rocky, is thrilled to officially open the business to the community again.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
No matter if the weather has been hot or cold or it’s been rain or shine, youth all over the county have been putting in the hard work all year long to care for their livestock. They’ve mucked barn stalls, bathed and pampered various livestock, fed and watered their animals, and trained with them countless hours.
All that hard work has paid off with them being able to showcase their animals at various shows.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 2 weeks ago
No matter if the weather has been hot or cold or it’s been rain or shine, youth all over the county have been putting in the hard work all year long to care for their livestock. They’ve mucked barn stalls, bathed and pampered various livestock, fed and watered their animals, and trained with them countless hours.
All that hard work has paid off with them being able to showcase their animals at various shows.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 2 weeks ago
No matter if the weather has been hot or cold or it’s been rain or shine, youth all over the county have been putting in the hard work all year long to care for their livestock. They’ve mucked barn stalls, bathed and pampered various livestock, fed and watered their animals, and trained with them countless hours.
All that hard work has paid off with them being able to showcase their animals at various shows.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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Bad weather didn’t stop the Clarke County Junior Livestock Show and Sale this past Friday.
People in the community came out Friday night to show support for all the 4-H kids as they brought their animals out for sale.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Outreach Health Services is proud to introduce a new nurse practitioner to help serve the healthcare needs of the community.
Jerrica Frazier is a Heidelberg native who is thrilled to be able to join the staff at Outreach and be able to serve the citizens in the place she knows as home.
Working in the medical field is something that she has always felt called to do.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 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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2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
In an indictment obtained by Pine Belt News, former Southern Miss men’s basketball player Arlando "Mo" Arnold was charged in a point-shaving scheme, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Arnold has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, two counts of aiding and abetting, and a count each for bribery in sporting contests, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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