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By Jennifer Bozeman, READ MORE > 2,325 Reads
On Fri, 05/08/2020 - 06:24 PM

Mrs. Faye, as most of Clarke County knew her, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, April 28 while in the hospital. Faye LaBoone was owner of Small World Daycare for 40 years and has helped raise many of our children during those years. Some of the children she tended to grew up, had families of their own and brought their children to Small World.

Bryant signs bullying legislation

By Cindy Baxley, READ MORE > 7,502 Reads
On Tue, 03/28/2017 - 02:42 PM

Last week Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation that would require school districts in Mississippi to enact prohibitions on bullying and to adopt policies to investigating and addressing this behavior. The legislation stems from suicide being the third leading cause of death among youth with bullying being the primary cause.

Cooking show in hot water

By Cindy Kirkman, READ MORE > 8,906 Reads
On Tue, 03/14/2017 - 02:57 PM

I’m a fan of the Pioneer Woman show on Food Network and last week there was a news article where some Asians felt like slurs were made by Ree Drummond, the host of Pioneer Woman because during one episode her family did not look very thrilled because she had cooked Asian wings for supper.

Highway safety needs attention

By Charlie Dunagin, READ MORE > 8,447 Reads
On Tue, 01/24/2017 - 03:16 PM

Two things the majority of citizens want from government, whether they are liberal or conservative, are well maintained roads and bridges and a better than average level of safety while traversing those roads.

They don’t have either in Mississippi right now, and it’s steadily getting worse.

Trooper School and Trooper Support

By Rep. Tom Miles, READ MORE > 4,333 Reads
On Tue, 01/24/2017 - 03:14 PM

Representative TOM MILES OP ED on Trooper School and Trooper Support

Dish to black out local channel

By Cindy Baxley, READ MORE > 5,232 Reads
On Tue, 01/17/2017 - 02:44 PM

WTOK TV General Manager Tim Walker released a statement Monday announcing that Dish Network will no longer be carrying the local Channel 11.

MDOT urges safety over New Year's holiday

READ MORE > 5,316 Reads
On Wed, 12/28/2016 - 11:10 AM

The year is winding down, and the time of New Year’s resolutions and college football bowl games is quickly approaching. During this New Year’s holiday, motorists across the state will hit the roads, eager to spend time with loved ones, celebrate the end of the year and welcome a new one.

State considers spending cuts

By Jack Ryan, READ MORE > 3,862 Reads
On Tue, 12/13/2016 - 02:20 PM

Leaders of the Mississippi Legislature are heading in the right direction on the state budget, announcing last week that they want to reduce spending by nearly $200 million from the current year.

Shop local this holiday season

By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 4,082 Reads
On Tue, 12/13/2016 - 02:19 PM

It's the Christmas season with all the shopping, and merchants are eager to encourage folks to shop locally.

This is a crucial issue. Hundreds of local shops and stores depend on the holiday months for a huge chunk of their profits.

Bryant echoes rigged elections

By Charles Dunagin, READ MORE > 2,745 Reads
On Tue, 11/01/2016 - 01:35 PM

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant’s enthusiastic support of Donald Trump for president calls to mind the old adage that “politics makes strange bedfellows.”

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