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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1903Columns Editorial
Hinds County Gazette 1903 Rev. Howard L. Patterson will return from the north and will fill his appointment at Raymond on the 4th Sunday of this month. Miss Annie North, who has been a home for the past three weeks,...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:43-45)Columns Editorial
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in...
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Armchair Ponderings Simplifying the English languageColumns Editorial
It has been said that English is probably one of most difficult languages for anyone from another country to learn; still it is erroneously not in the top ten headed by Mandarin. Spoken English is not too bad; but...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
The sad news of the death of Sarah Frances Whitehead Burkett was learned late one night last week. I remember that, as a youngster, I would ride my bicycle and see that the porch of the Marie Whitehead home would often...
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Utica Area NewsColumns News
The Utica High Class of 1959 had its annual class reunion, hosted by Sam and Debbie Newman in Florence, on May 14, 2022. I did not get to the previous two reunions, and was delighted to get to this one. Penns Restaurant...
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Utica Area NewsColumns News
I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. I got no news from current events, so I am devoting this week’s article to early Utica settlement and early Utica churches. There are a lot of names to glean through,...
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Raymond NewsColumns News
Raymond is a wonderful little town and there must be something in the water or the air because the town produces some really smart kids. There are some great kids graduating from high school this May and they have...
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Stress Free GardeningColumns Editorial
Dissonance is a real thing in the garden, often rearing its stress-inducing head in everyday “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” dilemmas. I spent 2 hot, sweaty hours this week pulling a plant that I cherish,...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:38-42)Columns Editorial
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if...
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Pages from the Gazette’s PastColumns
Gaddis-Powell Wedding A very pretty wedding took place in the Methodist church at Bolton on Thursday, May 18th, at 8 p.m. between Mr. Lloyd Gaddis eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gaddis of the firm of Gaddis &...
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Armchair Ponderings Should we bring back the draft?Columns Editorial
Last week I read the Mac Gordon column on military service in both of the local newspapers. Though I don’t always agree with some of Mr. Gordon’s writings; I whole heartedly support the content of his column on...
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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1891Columns
Hinds County Gazette --- December 1891 - May Miss Edith Baker’s school will enjoy a May-day celebration of Thursday of next week in Peyton grove, adjoining town. The public is invited to come-with baskets, enjoy the...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
The state of my health has improved somewhat, and I appreciate the prayers of healing that have been prayed! Hopefully, next week’s column will be more informative and lengthy than this one is. We in Mississippi are...
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Armchair Ponderings May 8th MemoriesColumns Editorial
Seventy years ago today, May 8, 1945, was the day that the allies accepted an unconditional surrender of Germany after six years of fighting and untold numbers of atrocities of World War II. Today the Sunday shows made...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:33-37)Columns Editorial
“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, ‘Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it...
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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 199?Columns
Hinds County Gazette 199? I visited with “Sonny” Kelly at hiss service station on the square. Always good to see “Sonny” and talk old times about Raymond, the Town Square, and Raymond Mafia. Sonny had a set of...
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Raymond NewsColumns Editorial
Don’t forget the Raymond Country Fair Saturday, May 7, 10am to 3pm on the square. It is sponsored by the Raymond Chamber of Commerce. Don’t forget Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8. The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board...
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Utica Area NewsColumns News
To everyone’s surprise, we heard several sonic booms Friday morning, April 27, and since that is so unusual these days, I investigated. A meteor came whizzing by so close to us that the booms could be heard in...
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Armchair Ponderings Humility or VanityColumns Editorial
Last week I watched the beginning of the NFL draft and was amazed at the degree of vanity some of the named players demonstrated before having played one minute of professional football. The gold and silver bejeweled...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:31-32)Columns Editorial
“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
Since Holy Week, I have been extremely (too) busy, and I have not had the ability to do everything that I have needed to do. Last week even saw my going to the hospital overnight after spending time in the emergency...
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Utica Area NewsColumns News
I could not send in news last week because many on our side of Huntsville internet hookups were off line. If I had enough warning, I could have put what news I had on a thumb drive and my son Tom could have sent it, but...
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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1962Columns
Hinds County Gazette 1962 RHS Band Wins Superior Rating at Band Festival Packed with determination, desire and enthusiasm and ably led by its excellent director, Thomas Christopher, affectionately known to his band a...
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Raymond NewsColumns News
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter: the church services left you inspired and uplifted; the weather held off a little so the kids could hunt Easter eggs; and your house was filled with the love of family. My daughter,...
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