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The outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic will be closing within 15 days as a part of a layoff of 86 employees at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. A limited staff of physical therapists will remain on staff during that time while patients transition to other physical therapy clinics in the area.
Financially teetering Greenwood Leflore Hospital is laying off 86 employees and eliminating four more of its services in the hopes of surviving long enough to be taken over by another operator.
By Brent Maze - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months ago
Stacy Johnson Taylor, 42, of Enterprise, Mississippi, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Jackson, MS.
She was born on May 6, 1983, to Jeff and Sharon (Carney) Johnson in Meridian, MS.
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2 months ago
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Jayla Marshall has been cheering for 13 years and truly has a passion for it. She is extremely excited to be able to continue her education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
“I’ve been cheering for 13 years of my life, and I’m so excited to further my career at Mississippi Gulf Coast,” expressed Jayla. “I chose Gulf Coast because it has classes for my career, and I feel like it’s the best place for me to be.”
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
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Destiny Williams started cheering when she made it to high school, and she is excited to move forward with an opportunity that she didn’t originally imagine for herself.
“This means a lot to me because I never thought I would move on to college to cheer, but I did, and that’s a really big step for me,” explained Destiny. “I very thankful to everyone, and I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
She selected to continue her education at William Carey University. She enjoys that it is a Christian college and has plenty to look forward to.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
Quitman High School seniors Jayla Marshall and Destiny Williams recently signed to continue to cheer at college.
Each of the coaches they had during their high school career attended their signing ceremony and offered a few words to each of them. No matter what was said, there was a common thread identifying both girls as hard working and kind.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
“Focus on the things you have control over,” advised Scott Benson. “There is a lot of stuff in your life that you cannot control. It may seem unfair, but the things that we don’t have control over is where we tend to focus a lot of our energy, and that’s not helpful. Putting all your energy on those things is not going to have a positive effect. You can’t control where you were born, who you were born to, what others say about you, or how others treat you. Focusing on what you do have control over is going to help you out more in the long run.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
History has been made in Quitman as the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department recently voted Verlynn Robinson in as the Assistant Fire Chief. She is the first and only woman in the county to hold the position of assistant chief.
She is proud to be able to fill the position and is thankful for the confidence that her fellow firefighters have in her.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
— 1 Peter 2:24
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2 months ago
Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
A portion of East Franklin Street in Quitman has been blocked off after a large sinkhole formed in the road at the intersection of East Franklin Street and Brock Avenue.
The city knows the cause of the collapse and is doing everything it can to have the issue and road repaired as soon as possible; however, it will take time. The road will most likely be closed for at least four weeks, possibly more depending on when a contractor is able to come in and fix the problem.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months ago
2 Timothy 4:7 - “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (NKJV) Nearly lifetime citizen of Quitman and Clarke County, Helen Ann Usher Beeman crossed the “finish line” of her lifelong marathon on the evening of March 30, 2026, at Brookdale Memory Care Center, in Hattiesburg, MS, where she had been a relatively recent resident for care to address chronic illness.
She was born on December 23, 1933, in Meridian, MS, to Samuel Thomas and Mary Lucille Hayes Usher.
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2 months 1 week ago
“Always put God first,” advised Lynn Taylor. “Before you get up in the morning, you first need to pray before your feet hit the ground. Then, the next thing you need to do is make your bed. If you haven’t managed to do anything else that day, you will have at least accomplished one thing: making your bed.”
Lynn Taylor knows just how important it is to start each day off with God and making sure He is first in everything she does.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 1 week ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
By Ruthie Robison - The Enterprise-Tocsin on
2 months 1 week ago
Clarke County resident Cynthia (CJ) Traywick has recently taken on a battle against cancer. It all started back in January of this year.
“In January, she started feeling like she couldn’t breathe,” explained her husband, Joey Traywick. “She went to her doctor in Newton. They did x-rays and told her that she had pneumonia, but they were worried about a large mass on her right lung. She told her that she was going to send her straight to the hospital. They called me, and she came home and got some clothes before we went to the hospital.”
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 1 week ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
2 months 1 week ago
Photo Credit: Jonathan Schwartz
Some former Clarke County residents have helped make history with the South Jones Band by being the first Mississippi school band to travel to Ireland to take part in parades for St. Patrick’s Day. Although they no longer live in Clarke County, they have family members who still live in the area that are thrilled of what they accomplished.
One of the individuals who went was Assistant Band Director Cody Hunter.
The chance to go to Ireland wasn’t a sudden thing. They have been preparing for this chance for years.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 1 week ago
This past week, most everyone on Facebook saw the story of the dog Jax. Poor Jax was a dog that was left tied to tree with no food or water in sight. The photos of Jax are just heartbreaking. Unfortunately, we had a cold snap, and due to the malnutrition and neglect of the owner, Jax didn’t make it.
By belinda allen 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
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.”
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Mary Crowson recently celebrated her 30 year anniversary working for Great Southern Bank in Quitman.
Originally, working at a bank was just a summer job, but she came to enjoy it and ended up deciding to continue working at a bank.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Car lovers from all around can come out and experience the Rides of the Past Car Show at Clarkco State Park, located at 386 Clarkco Road in Quitman, on March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For anyone with an amazing vehicle they would like to enter the show, registration is only $25. Different awards will be given that day. There will be ten awards for cars, ten awards for trucks/jeeps, one award for ratrods, and one award for motorcycles.
By Brittney Mangum on
