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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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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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Funeral arrangements for Ms. Mary Helen Donald Kilgore will be held Monday, February 23, 2026. Visitation will be held at Wright’s Funeral Home from 9:00-10:45 a.m. followed by an 11:00 funeral service at First Methodist of Quitman with Reverend Ron Stanley officiating. A graveside service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Quitman, MS at 11:45.
Mary Helen Kilgore, age 98, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, on February 19, 2026.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
With the rhythm of the church year also comes a rhythm of personal editorials on social media about these ecclesiastical seasons.
For instance, Lent.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well as raising the base student cost nearly $500 per student, among other provisions.
Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi.
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Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.
Most people know they need to try other restaurants when they’re in a great food city. So do I. And yet every time the tortilla soup arrives at Frontera Grill, that plan is out the window.
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How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The Senate bill took two attempts before passing on the floor.
Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election Day. However, there are competing bills on how to make that happen.
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Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins:
State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi has the right to define the terms of that partnership — including the expectation that workers’ choices about representation are made through a private ballot.
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Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
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Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
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1. UMMC clinics remain closed Monday, Tuesday from cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday, the system said Sunday.
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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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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.
By CALVIN STEVENS on
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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 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.
By Brittney Mangum on
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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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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.
By Brittney Mangum on
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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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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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