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Highway Architects: Building Mississippi's FutureHeadline
Former Northern Transportation Commissioner Zack Stewart. They’re an authentic Who’s Who of Mississippi Roadbuilding, modern version. Like earlier pioneers of state road construction, they took us out of the mud,...
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Beloved Jacksonian Alison Jean “Tippy” Reimers Lyell (1940-2024) PassesHeadline Obituary
ALISON “TIPPY’ LYELL (1940-2024) Alison Jean “Tippy” Reimers Lyell, age 84, passed away peacefully at her Jackson home on November 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1940 at the old...
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Longtime Gazette Contributing Editor, Guy Geller, Dies At Beachman HospitalHeadline Obituary
Guy Geller (1936-2024) Guy Charles Geller, 87 years old, of the Progress community, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia. A memorial service is planned at Silver Springs...
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Mississippi’s Voter Registration Push Marks Civil Rights Movement’s 60-Year LegacyHeadline News
National Voter Registration Month has arrived in the U.S., just as the mother of all voter registration efforts—-the Civil Rights Movement—-continues to celebrate its 60th year anniversary in Mississippi, that...
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Angel Rohnke Named Director of MS Museum of Natural ScienceHeadline News
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Rohnke...
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A Country Divided Cannot Save ItselfHeadline Political
The country is paying dearly for the division it has caused itself. Our countrymen—-you, me and everyone else—-are the blame. The shooter had the gun and pulled the trigger, but this is on all of us. Our politics...
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Discipleship, Evangelism Conference for Youth Leaders Makes Summer ‘Super’ at Mississippi CollegeHeadline
Super Summer can be a life-changing experience for students seeking to grow as personal discipleship, evangelism and apologetics leaders. Super Summer made absolutely no sense to Justin Cobb. After earning his...
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Twists & Turns: Oh Dear! Where Are My Glasses!Headline
A most dreadful thing happened recently, and I am still in recovery mode! I misplaced my glasses! And no, they were not on my head. I checked there first! For those of you good people who do not need such sight...
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Outbreak of Variable Oak Leaf Caterpillar & Hypoxylon Canker Threatens Central Mississippi OaksHeadline News
A significant outbreak of variable oak leaf caterpillar, coupled with the presence of hypoxylon canker, which is a fungus that negatively affects growth and can eventually lead to the death of weak or diseased host...
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With ‘Interim’ Label Removed, New MC Honors College Director Brings ‘Fresh Vision’ To RoleHeadline News
Christopher Weeks said his greatest challenge as director of the Honors College at MC is learning how to guide the program to “a place of greater flourishing.” A robust conversation between a pair of students in the...
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Raymond Garden Club July Yard of the MonthHeadline
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB JULY YARD OF THE MONTH--- The Raymond Garden Club July Yard of the Month belongs to Dona Elam, and is located at 235 Gillespie Circle. RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB JULY HONORABLE MENTION YARD OF THE MONTH---...
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Mrs. Joyce Carney Honored for Ten Years as ChaplinHeadline
NSDAR COPIAH CHAPTER MEETING--- Regent Linda Channell recognizes Chaplain Joyce Carney for 10 years of service as Copiah Chapter, NSDAR chaplain with a crystal cross. On May 11, 2024 Mrs. Joyce L. Carney hosted the...
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Carla Heffner-Carlisle’s Latest Book “Another Country” Covers Stories From Mississippi to EnglandHeadline
Our best writers follow a script that rarely fails them: They write of territory they know. Carla Heffner-Carlisle’s stories in her latest book, “Another Country,” detail her life’s journey from McComb to a...
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Psychology Assistant Professor Instills Value of Work, Earns MC’s Young Faculty of the Year AwardHeadline
Drake Terry has spent a significant amount of his young career in academia investigating the psychology of work, seeking to understand why so many people seem to be dissatisfied in their chosen occupations. He dove...
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The Sunday We Almost Ate Out at Renfrow’s CafeHeadline
People are just too mobile these days. Folks these days think nothing of driving to Tupelo or Memphis just to eat out. I vividly remember the single occasion when my family decided to “go out to eat” when I was a...
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Terry P. Johnson: Alderman & Long-time Hinds County Gazette Columnist PassesHeadline
Terry P. Johnson 1955 - 2024 Alderman Terry P. Johnson, age 68, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Born on December 15, 1955, to parents Elzena Kitchens Johnson and...
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Twists & Turns: The Importance of Porch SittingHeadline
Most every new home built in America today comes with a two car garage, 3 to 5 bedrooms and a kitchen that could hold the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. But something is missing in their structure. I’ll bet you can guess...
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Governor Reeves Appoints Wes Curry, IV as 12th Circuit Court District JudgeHeadline News
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Wes Curry, IV as 12th Circuit Court District Judge for Place 2. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jon Mark...
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Hinds CC 3E Winner “Cares for all the kids”Headline News
HCC 3E WINNER--- Coach Reginald Dillon was named the winner of Hinds Community College’s annual 3E Award in a surprise ceremony on April 11. From left are Hinds President Dr. Stephen Vacik and Dillon’s wife Maranda....
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Raymond Culture Club NewsHeadline
RAYMOND CULTURE CLUB--- The Raymond Culture Club ended its 2023-2024 season with a “Dress-up” luncheon, entertained and serenaded by Bill Ellison.
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Raymond Garden Club Yard of the MonthHeadline
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB YARD OF THE MONTH--- Pictured above, left, is the Raymond Garden Club Yard of Month, belonging to Jack and Harolyn Jones, and located at 10 Robin Lane; Pictured above, right, the Raymond Garden Club...
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Raymond Library Memorial Day Story TimeHeadline
RAYMOND LIBRARY STORY TIME--- In honor of Memorial Day and all the heroes who lost their lives to keep our country safe. We invited Army National Guardsmen First Sgt. Casy Thornton and Sgt. Jobe to join us for story...
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Hinds County Planning Commission Did Not Vote to Approve Soul City Solar ProjectHeadline News
HINDS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO VOTE IN JUNE--- On Tuesday, May 28th, more than 200 residents lined the streets of the Raymond Courthouse annex to listen as the Hinds County Planning Commission heard opinions for...
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Soul City Solar Awards $40,000 to Hinds County Nonprofits in Inaugural Round of Community GrantsHeadline News
The company planning a new solar farm between Bolton and Raymond is partnering with several local organizations to ensure that the project's benefits are felt broadly throughout Hinds County. Soul City Solar is awarding...
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