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Notes from the Mayor 10-22-20
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 534 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:12 PM

Marijuana laws have been changing across all 50 states recently.  To date, 34 states and Washington, D.C. have made medical marijuana available, allowing 3.5 million Americans with a proper diagnosis to use it for the reduction of symptoms associated with debilitating diseases.

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Notes from the Mayor 04/30/20
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 1,621 Reads
On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:19 PM

An incredibly wise former employee of the City of Quitman once told me do not get into an argument with the newspaper or anyone on Facebook. He indicated the newspaper buys ink in 50-gallon drums and the number of people on Facebook is in the millions.

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Notes from the Mayor 04/09/20
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 1,033 Reads
On Wed, 04/15/2020 - 10:32 AM

For 8 months, Tex, his sister and his mother lived a lonely and dangerous life on the streets of a

small town in Texas. They were afraid of other animals and did not know how to get their next

meal, but they stuck together and were eventually discovered and rescued. A rescue

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Notes from the Mayor 04/02/20
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 1,085 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 02:06 PM

The Covid-19 virus has brought to the forefront the beauty of humanity and the frailties we all share at the same time. The loss of life expressed as a low percentage doesn’t mean much if you or your loved ones are included in that percentage.

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Notes from the Mayor 03/19/20
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 1,089 Reads
On Tue, 03/24/2020 - 02:32 PM

We are considering declaring a Health-Care Emergency on Monday the 16th of March. The emergency is to qualify Quitman for various funding sources to mitigate the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19).

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Notes from the Mayor March 12, 2020
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 1,244 Reads
On Thu, 03/12/2020 - 10:37 PM

Dr. Seuss was the featured attraction last week at the Quitman Lower Elementary School. I enjoyed reading Fox in Socks to a second-grade class, although I left the school with my tongue completely numb. Something else I left with really excited me. Our school district is one of 38 Excel by 5 Communities.

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Notes from the Mayor Oct. 10
By Mayor Eddie Fulton, READ MORE > 7,620 Reads
On Wed, 10/09/2019 - 04:42 PM

Voting for state, county, and school board candidates is just around the corner, and recent low voter turnout should be a serious concern for all of us.

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Person of the Week: Joette Smith

“The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that wil

Jones College starts spring semester soon 

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Pay Attention to Your Municipality, County Government 

Have you ever wondered how your tax dollars are spent? Have you ever wondered how the elected… READ MORE

Unacceptable in our democracy
How to vote for or against medical marijuana
AT&T should stop stalling
Preserving the voice of the people
Covid -19 Walking in the Wilderness

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Robert “Sonny” Earl Taylor

Robert “Sonny” Earl Taylor was born February 14, 1947, in Quitman, Mississippi, to A.I.

Walter Scott Howard
Jerry Dale Dearman
James Benjamin Ivy
Paul Speed
Edward Scott "Scotty" Morgan

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Reeves outlines vision for eliminating state income tax and increasing teacher pay in State of the State speech

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Gov. Tate Reeves’ issues second State of the State Address - Full 2021 Address
Mississippi Department of Corrections wants more money for pay increases and to provide vocational training to inmates
Weekly Newsletter - From the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus

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Mississippi’s Moment

Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves… READ MORE

Volunteers concerned over treatment of county employees
Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
HOSEMANN: Our 2021 Goal: Investing in Mississippi’s Greatest Asset, Our Citizens
Marshall Ramsey: Fire!
For many families, Mississippi’s child support enforcement program proves nonsensical

Mississippi’s Moment

Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves… READ MORE

Volunteers concerned over treatment of county employees
Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
HOSEMANN: Our 2021 Goal: Investing in Mississippi’s Greatest Asset, Our Citizens
Marshall Ramsey: Fire!
For many families, Mississippi’s child support enforcement program proves nonsensical

Legendary Rodeo Clown Lecile Harris dies following the 55th Dixie National Rodeo

JACKSON, Miss. — It is with great sadness we report the peaceful passing of Legendary Rodeo Clown… READ MORE

BREAKING NEWS: 911 Communications Compromised
Timothy Hallman
Moore, Dixon Announce Engagement
Arrest Record for September 2020
Pray for our Soldiers

Laurel blanks Quitman 33 - 0

It was a sloppy, muddy night Friday as Quitman played host to laurel in the Mississippi… READ MORE

Whynot Motorsports Park joins list of tracks for Late Model
Sideline Views
Seed for Food Plots available
Panthers Take Homecoming Victory!
Battle of the Bucks

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Losing a community icon

Mrs. Faye, as most of Clarke County knew her, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, April 28 while in… READ MORE

Bryant signs bullying legislation
Cooking show in hot water
Highway safety needs attention
Trooper School and Trooper Support
Dish to black out local channel

Weddings and Engagements

Johnson and Reid to Wed

Mr. James C. Johnson Jr. and Mrs.

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SWA Championship Wrestling coming to Quitman

Pro Wrestling the way it used to be!

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Enterpise Bulldogs Dominate Puckett
Panthers Lose Final Game of the Season

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God’s Turn

The recent national election confirmed the Bible verse John 3:19, “Men loved darkness rather than… READ MORE

Beloved Magnolia on the Flag
ADHD and ADHD Coaching 
Notes from the Mayor 10-22-20
Are We Dumbing Down?
CONSERVATION CORNER: White-tailed Deer

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