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“Don’t spend your life being driven by the things this world can offer,” advised Eric Waddell. “Instead, focus on a life lead by Christ and honor Him in all you do, and love on your family. That is more important than anything!”
Eric Waddell values his relationship with Christ above all else because he knows just how important God is in his life. In fact, the day he got saved is one of the days that stands out in his mind the most.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Edward N. "Nick" Kramer III, 77, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on January 9, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on February 24, 1948, to Edward and Maudine (Webb) Kramer in Quitman, MS.
Nick was a lifelong member of First Methodist Church of Quitman, MS. He served his community as a member of the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce and Historic Clarke County. Nick was a longtime attorney, and he was honored by the Mississippi Bar Association for over 50 years of practice.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Quitman. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The meal for the evening will be prepared by Skidmore’s Restaurant.
Senator Jeff Tate will be the guest speaker, providing insightful information to enlighten the guests.
Entertainment for the night will be provided by Daniel Houze.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The new year of 2026 is upon us, and with that, some possible thoughts on how we want it to be. My first Sunday School lesson of the year really “hit the nail on the head” as it focused on “When Your Finances Fall Short” with a key on what role finances play in our lives. The discussion seemed to fit the role of time in our lives also. Money and time seem to be the most crucial resources with which we live.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Mike McCarra decided the time has come to officially retire.
When he first started out, he only worked part time in law enforcement; however, he eventually decided to make it a full-time career.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Last week we introduced the thought of true believers struggling with crippling emotions and we focused on depression. We want to continue to talk about this more than common trial faced by many people we know and love and respect as fellow followers of Christ. Our question today is, “What if I am the one dealing with depression?” What if I am the one dealing with depression?
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2 months 3 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 3 weeks ago
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The Clarke County Grand Jury officially released a report on December 15, 2025.
One of the primary things the Grand Jury addressed in the report involved their findings and suggestions for the Clarke County Detention Center.
The report states the following:
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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The multipurpose building was bustling with activity on Saturday, January 3, with the annual Rabbit Show.
Overall, the show was a success as nine kids participated and showed a total of 30 rabbits to the judges.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
It’s that time of year again! Youth from all over Clarke County will be presenting their 4-H livestock projects in the Clarke County Junior Livestock Show and Sale.
All of the shows and sale will take place on Friday, January 9, at the multipurpose building in Quitman.
They’ll start the day out with the Special Needs Show at 9:00 that morning.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Roy Harold Hinton, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2025.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to award Speakeasy Wine & Spirits as the Business of the Month for December 2025.
Michael Grace and Josh Herrington officially opened the store in March of 2018, just a few months after the November 2017 election where the county officially voted to become a wet county. It is managed by their mom, Dana Prince, and they do everything they can to ensure that their customers are well taken care of.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Quitman. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The meal for the evening will be prepared by Skidmore’s Restaurant.
Senator Jeff Tate will be the guest speaker, providing insightful information to enlighten the guests.
By Brittney Mangum on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Dr. David "Doc" Netherland, 73, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on December 29, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on November 29, 1952, to Harry and Mary (Finn) Netherland.
Doc was a native of Meridian, MS, where he went to school in the Meridian Public School System. He also served in the United States Air Force after graduation. After his years of service and college, Doc worked as a Chiropractor in Quitman, MS, and Laurel, MS, for over 30 years.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
— Revelation 21:5
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3 months ago
For much of Thursday night’s Sugar Bowl showdown with Georgia, it looked as if Ole Miss’ dream football season was careening toward a rude wake-up call.
Luckily for Rebel fans, Trinidad Chambliss found the snooze button.
The Ole Miss quarterback put together a performance for the ages, passing for 362 yards and two touchdowns to rally his team to a stunning 39-34 win over the SEC Champion Bulldogs.
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3 months ago
Trinidad Chambliss continues to write one of the most fascinating stories in college football history. If this wasn’t football, you’d call it a fairy tale. All that’s missing are magic beans and silver slippers.
Here Thursday night at the jam-packed Superdome, one of the world’s most famous sports venues, Chambliss willed the Ole Miss Rebels to a scintillating 39-34 Sugar Bowl victory over the proud Georgia Bulldogs. He did it with his strong right arm. He did it with his legs. He did it with courage and with uncommon flair.
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3 months ago
Notes and quotes from the Sugar Bowl:
The biggest news of Sugar Bowl Media Day Tuesday was splendid news for Ole Miss football fans.
All American running back Kewan Lacy pronounced himself “ready to go” for Thursday’s Sugar Bowl match with Georgia, and his coach, Pete Golding, confirmed Lacy’s status, saying, “I couldn’t agree with him more!”
“I am excited to watch (Lacy) got out and play and play really well,” Golding said.
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3 months ago
The similarities of these two Sugar Bowl head coaches are many. Georgia football coach Kirby Smart’s dad was a high school football coach. So is Ole Miss coach Pete Golding’s daddy.
Smart played defensive back, safety to be exact. So did Golding.
When both Smart and Golding finished their playing days, they hired on as graduate assistant coaches at their alma maters.
Following those apprenticeships both Smart and Golding cut their coaching teeth in the Division II Gulf South Conference, Kirby at Valdosta State and Pete at his alma mater, Delta State.
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