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Dalton Primes of Franklinton passed away Saturday night February 14, 2026, at the age of 91.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was retired after a long career as an electrician with Kaiser Aluminum. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklinton. Dalton was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered and he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
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Leonard Ray Reynolds, 73, a resident of Franklinton passed away early Thursday morning February 12, 2026 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
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Glen Ray Bates, 68, a resident of Pine passed away Wednesday evening February 11, 2026 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
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Audrey Delories Williams McNeese, 83, a resident of Pine passed away Wednesday morning February 11, 2026 at her son’s home, after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 18, 1942 to the late Otha Williams and Audrey Tynes Williams. She was married to the late Elmo McNeese for 53 years and together they had two sons. Delories was a lifetime member of Pine Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired after a career as a seamstress at Rutter Rex. She loved tending to her beautiful flower beds and sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds that visited her property each day.
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Jennifer Bankston, age 65, a resident of Magnolia, MS, passed at her residence in Magnolia on Monday, February 9, 2026.
She was born on January 8, 1961 to Marion Ray Bankston and Patsy (Pat) Alford of Mt Hermon, La, She spent most of her career as an independent truck driver until retiring in Magnolia, MS to be near her family.
Survived by:
3 Daughters and son in laws Ashley and Teddyjoe Fortenberry, Cynthia and LaMarcus Brumfield, Kelly Dillon,
Granddaughters: Joley and Bailey Fortenberry, Micaela and Allison Brumfield
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Josie Fendlason Waskom, age 94, passed peacefully from her earthly home on Monday evening, February 2, 2026. Born during the Great Depression on November 6, 1931, Josie lived a long, faithful, and fruitful life centered around family, service, and community.
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Elaine Singley Seal, 87, a resident of Angie passed away early Sunday morning, February 15, 2026 at Fair City Rehab in Franklinton. She enjoyed working in her yard and tending the flowers. She loved talking about her great grandson Jax and loved him dearly.
Survived by:
Children and spouses: Chyrll and John McCrary, Ronald and Shari Penton, Robert Penton
Special Daughter in law: Vicki Penton
Grandchildren: Shannon Spencer, Chad Spencer, Clint Brookshire, Melody McCrary Head, Amanda McCrary Cannaday, Cari McCrary
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MARCH 8, 1960-FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Dedria Shuri Givens made her first and only early departure on February 9, 2026, shocking everyone who knew her.
She was born on March 8, 1960 off Route 3 between Cucumber Crossing and Opossum Holler to Quentin LeMoyne Givens and Dorothea Isabel Givens, better known as "South Central Isabel."
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Dr. Nancy L. Kliesch, retired pediatrician, 88, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home in Ridgeland, MS. Dr. Kliesch was born November 9, 1937 in Franklinton, LA, the daughter of Eddie & Elsie Kliesch.
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The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station is pleased to announce the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden Party, a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden. The celebration will take place Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hammond Research Station, located at 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403.
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The February “RedHat” luncheon was celebrated on Mardi Gras day at Mike’s Catfish in Amite. The ladies all came dressed in Mardi Gras attire to add to their festive time together. Since the group did not to meet in January, everyone admitted to being extra happy to see each other. The host, Brenda Penny, did an impressive job decorating using colorful ribbons, beads, and wreaths. Door prizes were awarded to ten lucky winners. The host also served Mardi Gras cake for dessert. “Happy Birthday “ was sung to Dot Cashio.
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– In order to further position itself for long-term growth and academic excellence and to more closely align with Louisiana’s economic development goals, Southeastern Louisiana University has created a strategic organizational alignment that will take effect in fall 2026, university officials announced.
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Facing new federal charges, the Madison man accused of setting fire to Mississippi’s largest synagogue pleaded not guilty again on Wednesday.
After Stephen Spencer Pittman’s initial arraignment last month, a federal grand jury indicted the 19-year-old on two new charges last week, upping the prison time he faces if convicted.
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Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson has empty shelves due to problems at the state's alcohol distribution warehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Credit: Bashirah Mack/Mississippi Today
Just a few months ago, shelves at Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson were full of wines that can be hard to find in Mississippi.
Now, shelves are empty and customers come in asking if the store is closing. Owners put a sign outside that says, “Not going out of business … still waiting for the ABC to deliver.”
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House Education Committee Chairman Rob Roberson, R-Starkville, presides over a committee meeting discussing House Bill 2 at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
The House Education Committee, in a five-minute meeting on Wednesday, passed two Senate education bills before its leader announced that the panel would not meet again this session.
That means that the last school choice measure standing before the Legislature, a bill that would make it easier for students to transfer between public school districts, would be dead.
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Mississippi is still waiting on a declaration from the federal government that would allow residents to apply for individual assistance for damage wrought by a winter storm last month, lawmakers said at a legislative briefing on Wednesday.
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Mississippi Supreme Court justices listen as Billy Quin, an attorney for former Gov. Phil Bryant, argues that they should reverse a lower court judge's dismissal of Bryant's defamation lawsuit against the nonprofit news organization, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Some Mississippi Supreme Court justices on Wednesday raised questions about a lower court judge’s dismissal of a defamation lawsuit that former Gov. Phil Bryant filed against the state’s largest newsroom, Mississippi Today.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.
UMMC issued the following statement:
"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
"Today, all UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Hospital services are continuing for our patients using downtime procedures.
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The outrages keep piling up day after day. On February 6, 2026 at 5:44 in the morning, the Truth Social Account from “Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump” tweeted a 62-second video of former President of the United States Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as hairy, muscular apes, swaying in a jungle to music. I do not know how many overt racists there are in the United States of America. I venture there are not enough to keep either the President or his party in power.
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When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing. “Oh yes,” she replied quickly, “natural selection helps weed out the weaker of a species and makes the species stronger, which serves the greater good of the group.” I then asked her a follow-up question I had been genuinely curious about for a while.
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