2 months 3 weeks ago
Hello again everyone. Well, we already have one week behind us in this new year. Time just keeps a moving. Schools are back in session starting today.
I'm sure teachers and students are excited to get back into the classroom. They will start working on the final half of the school season. Ya'll please be careful and watch for school zones. Please put the cell phone away. Ya'll help me if I'm wrong, but I thought I heard on the news, beginning Jan. 2nd of this year, if you are caught holding your cell phone while driving, you will be ticketed. We'll see.
By Lerand Hunt on
2 months 3 weeks ago
I hope that each of you had a wonderful New Years week, Happy New Year! We start back to school on Monday of this week, and kids come back on Wednesday. I would love to say that this has been a relaxing couple of weeks, but I spent a good amount of time at the doctor and hospital and ER with various family members. I would NOT trade helping them out for anything though. That is what families and friends like family do. They take care of each other and are one big unit.
By Karen Thigpen on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Happy, Happy New Year to you! Now that the holidays are over and a brand-new year is here maybe we can settle down. During the holidays everyone has been busy getting ready for Christmas, the shopping, cooking, decorating plus much more. It is always a special time for getting together with family and friends.
By Nell Smith on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Magnolia Belles celebrated their December meeting at the home of Karen Spears. Hosting along with Karen were Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
Christmas pajamas were the required attire and members enjoyed a game of "Dirty Santa" as gifts were opened. Everyone enjoyed a meal of white chicken chili, broccoli/cauliflower salad, and brownies.
In photo above from left to right are Karen Spears, Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Magnolia Belles celebrated their December meeting at the home of Karen Spears. Hosting along with Karen were Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
Christmas pajamas were the required attire and members enjoyed a game of "Dirty Santa" as gifts were opened. Everyone enjoyed a meal of white chicken chili, broccoli/cauliflower salad, and brownies.
In photo above from left to right are Karen Spears, Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Magnolia Belles celebrated their December meeting at the home of Karen Spears. Hosting along with Karen were Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
Christmas pajamas were the required attire and members enjoyed a game of "Dirty Santa" as gifts were opened. Everyone enjoyed a meal of white chicken chili, broccoli/cauliflower salad, and brownies.
In photo above from left to right are Karen Spears, Konnie Crain, Anita Reviere, and Jolene Spears.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:1-3
"And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him. And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance," Luke 8:1-3.
By Rev. Jimmy Oalmann - Richardson Baptist Church on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Alvin Edward "Eddie" Handley Sr, 84, a longtime resident of Avondale, Louisiana passed away Sunday evening January 4, 2026. He was retired after a career of restoring, maintaining and selling furniture. Eddie and his wife owned and operated Ava’s Antiques and Restoration on Magazine Street in New Orleans for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era and later was discharged into the Marine Reserve units. Eddie enjoyed fishing as his favorite pastime.
Survived by:
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Avalyn Saige Myers, the infant daughter of Chasity Nicole Brooks and Joseph Byron Myers was delivered into the arms of God on Monday January 5, 2026. Though we were not blessed to hold you in our arms, we know that you are now sheltered in the arms of Angels. We will one day join you in Heaven.
Also survived by:
Big sister and Big brother, who were so excited to meet you: Novalyn and Waylin
Grandparents: Kelvin and Melanie Brooks,
Donna Kay Gunderson and Shane Newcomb,
Jessie Byron Billiot
Great-grandmother: Joyce Soloman
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Robert Russell Miller, 81, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away early Tuesday morning January 6, 2026 at his daughter’s home. Russell served his country during the Vietnam War from 1962 until 1968 and was stationed in countries around the globe, including Okinawa, Japan, Greece and Germany. Following his discharge, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from Southeastern Louisiana University and then worked for a time at the LSU Department of Entomology, studying and developing row crops for agriculture.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter:
Columnist Sid Salter says kitchen-table issues have historically impacted what appear to be “safe” races in the most unpredictable ways. The 2026 midterms may well prove to be one of those elections.
As Mississippi approaches its pivotal 2026 mid-term elections, the national spotlight is already trained on our U.S. Senate race and potential kitchen-table issues in the state’s congressional districts.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.
On the first day of Mississippi’s 2026 legislative session, the Senate Education Committee kicked things off by sending three bills to the floor, each intended to strengthen the state’s K-12 public school system members said.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The legislation would transfer $500 million from the Capital Expense Fund to the PERS account as of July 1, and would direct subsequent $50 million transfers through 2036.
The Mississippi Senate Appropriations Committee took less than five minutes Tuesday afternoon to approve transferring hundreds of millions of dollars in state funds to shore up the Public Employees’ Retirement System, or PERS, by unanimous vote.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a federal indictment in April 2023 charging the WWE star for his role in allegedly misappropriating millions of dollars in federal welfare funds.
Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. will stand trial in Mississippi for his alleged role in the state’s largest public welfare embezzlement scheme using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, funds totaling upwards of $77 million.
DiBiase’s is the first case to go to trial in the scheme, which was first reported nearly six years ago.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Get up off that couch and head out to discover something new!
It’s a new year, and with that comes all the promise and hope of great things to come. If you’ve made resolutions, hopefully one of them is to explore what our state has to offer. Exciting things are happening in our own backyard, so to speak, but we can only benefit from them if we make an effort to participate. There is music to be heard across the state, the celebration of a King, and more.
So, get up off that couch and head out to discover something new!
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) outlined his Mississippi Senate legislative priorities Monday at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum, with education bills top of mind.
Hosemann expects legislation to allow opportunities for students to transfer from underperforming public districts to higher rated public districts to be a priority for senators this session.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.
Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans released his annual report this week, outlining the state’s educational achievements during the 2024-25 school year.
The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.
Within the Magnolia State, 431,931 students were enrolled in public school classrooms staffed by 32,540 teachers.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said Ingalls represents the ingenuity and commitment required to meet the Navy’s current and future needs as they help build out the “Golden Fleet.”
Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith on Wednesday to the HII Pascagoula facility.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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.
By Brittney Mangum on
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.
By Brittney Mangum on
