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Ruby Lee Fleming

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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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Sara Rucker Wins Golden Apple Award

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3 months 3 weeks ago

Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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.

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Guarding Spiritual Intimacy

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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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Church News

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3 months 3 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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Crime Report for November 24, 2025 - December 1, 2025

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3 months 4 weeks 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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Pioneer Christmas is this weekend, and the lighted Christmas parade is Saturday evening

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3 months 4 weeks ago

The annual Pioneer Christmas and the Christmas Festival will be held at the Fairgrounds this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5, 6 and 7. As always, there will be plenty of nice Christmas gift-shopping available at Pioneer Christmas, as well as the other attractions that every year bring hundreds of people to the Fairgrounds for the event. Pony rides will be available on Friday andSaturday. Hours are 5 p.m. til 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. til 9 p.m. Saturday; and Noon til 5 p.m. Sunday. Shown above is a scene from a Pioneer Christmas of the past.

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A new Christmas tradition at the Triangle in downtown Franklinton

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3 months 4 weeks ago

Santa's Elves at the Triangle, from left: Madelyn Schilling, Logan Jenkins, and Lainey Deas.

The Franklinton Waverley Club began a new tradition this past Sunday with the lighting of Christmas lights on the Rock House and the Waverley Triangle in Downtown Franklinton. Each year, with the help of Chip McVea, Bobby Stafford, John David Schilling and Robbie Stringfield, Angela McVea and Marsha Newman direct the huge task of lighting the property. On hand for Sunday's event were Janna Rushing and Avery James who led the crowd singing Christmas carols. Santa and three elves were present to take photos and requests for Christmas morning.

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73 year old Mississippi man is arrested after trying to buy woman's 10 month old baby

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3 months 4 weeks ago

Howell Gene Penton

A 73-year-old Picayune MS man is in the Washington Parish Jail after he tried to buy a 10-month-old child, according to authorities. Howell Gene Penton is being held on $200,000 bond. Allegedly, he approached a woman at the Angie Auction House last Wednesday and tried to purchase her 10-month-old female baby. The Auction House contacted the police. An undercover operation was set up and on Saturday of last week Penton was arrested. The case was handled by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, along with the Angie Police Department.

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The Newspaper

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3 months 4 weeks ago

Cecily Bateman

"The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold." --Henry Ward Beecher, American clergyman.

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Students tour Rayburn Correctional Center to gain life lessons

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3 months 4 weeks ago

8th grade students listen to the presentations at RCC in Angie.

Last week, Sheriff Jason Smith along with, B.B. Rayburn Correctional Center’s Warden, Travis Day and District Attorney Collin Sims partnered to bring in 8th grade boys from across the parish to RCC. The field trip was designed to show the boys the realities of prison life and what one bad decision can lead to. “This is the end of the road for the justice system. I think it is important for you all to know the reality of what happens when you make a bad decision and the path you can follow if you don’t surround yourself with the right people,” Sheriff Smith said.

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FHS ends fine 9-4 season with loss in quarterfinals

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3 months 4 weeks ago

The FHS defense closes in on the North Desoto ballcarrier. PHOTO BY NATALIE HUNT

The 2025 playoff run of the Franklinton Demons ended last Friday at the hands of the North Desoto Griffins, the undefeated #1 seed. The Demons played North Desoto tightly through the game but came away with a 51-37 loss. The Demons end their season with a nice 9-4 overall record. North Desoto moves on to play #5 Plaquemines in the semi-finals.

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Officers re-elected by the Magnolia Belles

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3 months 4 weeks ago

The Magnolia Belles met for their November meeting at the Waverly Club's Rock House. This was a business meeting for election of officers for next year. All current officers agreed to remaining their respective positions: President-Angella Rosa, Vice-President-Anne Millette, Secretary-Joni Brindle, Treasurer-Sherri Brown, Historian/Reporter-Jana Stafford. Hostesses for this meeting. shown above from left to right, were Kristina Seal, Kay McCain, Michelle Richardson, and Brooke Moody. Members enjoyed a variety of chips and dips, sloppy Joe sandwiches and pralines.

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Washington Parish Sheriff's Office lands big anti-litter grant

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3 months 4 weeks ago

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and

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Mount Hermon Community News

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3 months 4 weeks ago

December has always been a month full of activities, and this one is no different! Let’s make it a December to remember! Happy Anniversary to Jay and Laurie Schexnider, Brad and Stacey Breaud, Dylan and Lacey Ashley, and Curt and Leigh Anne Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be at the Ruritan Club on Saturday, December 20th, from 5-8 PM. Bring your camera and take free pictures!

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Angie Varnado Community News

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3 months 4 weeks ago

Hello Everyone it’s the 1st Wednesday in December and the temperatures outside feel like it. I hope you all are bundling up and staying dry when necessary to maintain a state of physical wellness. These cold temperatures mixed with rain can work havoc on the body if not properly clothed.

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