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Court documents show that Warnock was convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson has sentenced former Canton Municipal Utilities engineer Rudy Warnock to 12 years in prison for charges related to bribery and wire fraud.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Boyce argues that Stokes’ own admissions of personal disruption, following her inflammatory anti-Charlie Kirk post, prove that the University acted within its legal rights to terminate her and avoid similar disruptions to students and faculty.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Revenues generated from offshore energy activities provide funding for the U.S. Treasury, Gulf Coast states like Mississippi, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Historic Preservation Fund.
Efforts to restore American energy dominance is starting in the Gulf of America, the Trump administration said Wednesday.
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Cecily Bateman
All the world's a stage…"
So said William Shakespeare, and it is especially so in Washington Parish. From the early days, our forebears were putting on and performing in shows and pageants. And it wasn't just at Peter Pan, a magical summer tradition and program featured in my column last summer. Fantastic local talent is found on the stage community-wide with schools the training ground.
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Callie Foreman
I learned recently that there was a time when Christmas was not the biggest holiday of the year. Easter was the largest celebration among Christian households.
It was in fact retail stores who brought a great deal of hype to Christmas, creating characters such as Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to boost sales. The economy brought about this enormous celebration even though St. Nicholas in some form or another had been visiting children to leave gifts for centuries before.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 7:36-50
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The coaches of district 7-4A have released their all district football selections for the 2024 season. The district is made up of Franklinton, Hannan, Lakeshore, Loranger and Pearl River.
Franklinton, the division II non select state quarterfinalist was well represented with seven first team selections and six second team selections.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Holy Family Catholic Church of Franklinton hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon for all Law Enforcement and First Responders on November 25th in the church hall.
This is our way of thanking them for all they do for our community.
Picturedsabove are: Sheriff Jason Smith, Joanne Thory, Fr. Pedro, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, and Michael Corkern.
There was an interesting presentation of photographs "Man and his Environment" when the dairy industry was very strong in Franklinton. They will hang in each office in the church. The photographs were taken by Joanne Thory in 1992.
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Plainview Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas Live Drive-Thru Nativity again this year.
The Nativity will depict three scenes from the birth of Jesus.
The Nativity will be presented on Saturday, December 13 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church. Plainview Baptist is located at 55170 Highway 60.
For more information, contact the church office at 732-4858.
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Season greetings to all! Hopefully you all had a blessed Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends enjoying a great meal and visiting. Thank the Lord for our many blessings every day of life. Now that Thanksgiving is over it's time to focus on getting ready for Christmas. Our churches are making preparations for Christtmas programs music and gatherings. As time goes on everyone will be extra busy making plans.
By Nell Smith on
3 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for September of 2025.
Unemployment rates were higher in September in 8 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eighteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states had decreases, and 23 states had little change.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The Franklinton Police Department Christmas Block Party will be held this Saturday, December 13th from 6pm-8pm. It will be located at 10th and Ellis Streets near Eat Out Mexican Restaurant.
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Justice Will Crain
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice William J. Crain has been confirmed to a lifetime appointment as a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Crain is a native of Washington Parish.
Justice Crain will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Eldon E. Fallon.
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Saturday, December 13
The Town & Country Mistletoe Market will be at the Clarke County Multi-Purpose Annex, located at 99 Westwood Ave. in Quitman, on December 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be door prizes! Vendors can call 601-776-3951 for more information.
Friday, December 19
There will be Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Clarke County Courthouse on Friday, December 19 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
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The Senior Citizen Nutrition Program, located at 102 Dabbs Street in Quitman, has officially re-opened.
The Senior Citizens Building is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fellowshipping and spending time with others to help senior citizens have something to do outside the house is their main goal. Anyone 60 and older is more than welcome to come and just socialize with others and play some games.
They also have a nice hot meal that they provide for lunch.
By Brittney Mangum on
3 months 3 weeks ago
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“If you don’t have Christ in your life, you’re missing out,” advised Judy McNeil. “He completes you. He makes you whole. He stands beside you and lifts you up when you fall down. He is everything. Just be happy. Don’t sit around and worry about stuff all the time.”
Over the years, Judy McNeil has discovered just how vital God is in her life. She feels blessed and gives Him the credit for helping her overcome many of the obstacles she has faced.
She has always had a large family and has many wonderful memories with them from the time she was just a young girl.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Ruby Lee Fleming, 93, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on December 6, 2025, at her residence.
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Excitement and anticipation filled Enterprise Middle School as teachers and students gathered for a surprise assembly.
The enthusiasm only increased when they learned that one of their amazing teachers, Sara Rucker, was being presented the Golden Apple Award.
By Brittney Mangum on
3 months 3 weeks ago
Guarding spiritual intimacy, is about guarding your personal relationship with Christ; which means treating your relationship with Jesus as something precious, personal, and not to be neglected or cheapened. Much like intimacy in human relationships, spiritual intimacy requires time, attention, and intentionality. May I suggest a few things a person can do to guard their relationship with Christ? First, don’t let distractions erode your spiritual focus.
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3 months 4 weeks ago
New Hours - The Clarke County Baptist Association Building will now be open from 8-12 p.m. Monday through Thursday. We will no longer be open from 8-3 p.m. as has previously been the case. Please be aware if you are planning to come to the office.
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