3 days 4 hours ago
Whether you are a photographer, a hunter or just like viewing wildlife on a sunny afternoon, anyone who has spent time overlooking a food plot will have a deep appreciation for wildlife plantings.
By James L. Cummings on
3 days 4 hours ago
Ole Miss fired head football coach Matt Luke Sunday night. Speculation was the new Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce was not happy with how Luke handled the Elijah Moore unsportsmanship like conduct penalty in the final seconds of the Egg Bowl. Ole Miss will owe Luke and his staff almost $15 million in contract buyouts. Luke was only 6-18 in SEC play and 15-21 overall in his three years as head coach. This year, the Rebels (4-8, 2-6) were plaqued by close losses to Memphis, Cal, A&M, Auburn and MSU.
By Dale McKee on
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Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Mississippi is the latest speedway to add the NeSmith Late Model Sportsman Division to their racing line-up. The division which features Dirt Late Model cars powered by the Chevrolet Performance 602 engine will join two other NeSmith Racing sanctioned divisions already in action at "The House Of Hook" - the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series and the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division.
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4 days 17 hours 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
4 days 19 hours 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.
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4 days 19 hours 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
4 days 20 hours 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
4 days 20 hours ago
A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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4 days 23 hours 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.
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5 days 14 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
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5 days 17 hours 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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5 days 18 hours 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
5 days 19 hours 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
5 days 20 hours 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
5 days 23 hours ago
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Nine “No Kings” protests planned in Mississippi this Saturday
The progressive left’s “No Kings” protests are back for another round of demonstrations this weekend across the nation, with nine such protests planned from the Coast to the Tennessee state line.
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A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.
Louisiana State Troopers reported that Hayden S. Davis, age 20, was killed in the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m.
The report from the state police indicates that Davis was driving a 2008 Infiniti G35 east on the Pine Highway (LA436).
As Davis drove eastbound, he approached a 2026 Kia K5, which was also traveling east. For reasons still under investigation, Davis tried to pass the Kia in a no-passing zone. His car collided with the Kia.
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6 days 14 hours ago
A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.
Louisiana State Troopers reported that Hayden S. Davis, age 20, was killed in the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m.
The report from the state police indicates that Davis was driving a 2008 Infiniti G35 east on the Pine Highway (LA436).
As Davis drove eastbound, he approached a 2026 Kia K5, which was also traveling east. For reasons still under investigation, Davis tried to pass the Kia in a no-passing zone. His car collided with the Kia.
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Saturday was opening day for the Franklinton Youth Baseball organization, and local leaders were at the baseball fields to cheer for the young players. From left to right above are Sheriff Jason Smith, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Franklinton Alderman T.J. Butler Jr. Mayor Sharp threw the first pitch of the 2026 season, and he was caught by Chief Brown. See additional opening day photos in this week's printed edition of The Era-Leader.
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Saturday was opening day for the Franklinton Youth Baseball organization, and local leaders were at the baseball fields to cheer for the young players. From left to right above are Sheriff Jason Smith, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Franklinton Alderman T.J. Butler Jr. Mayor Sharp threw the first pitch of the 2026 season, and he was caught by Chief Brown. See additional opening day photos in this week's printed edition of The Era-Leader.
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