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Jackson Prep seventh-grade basketball team members on the boys blue team include (from left, back) David Banks, Holman Buchanan, William Leech, Charlie Miller, Chris Puckett, Tate Fowler, Ryan Ables; (front) Hudson Little, John-Nix...
Heritage
The Heritage Luncheon Club met in May at the Country Club of Jackson. President Jan Clifton presided. Hostesses were Beckye Yarborough, Betsy Cowden, Virginia England, Elizabeth Fugate, Sue...
The late Wayne Parker recently received honorable mention at the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Awards. Parker’s genuine concern for those less fortunate inspired him to form the LifeShare Foundation to...
New Stage Theatre recently presented dinner and a musical salute to celebrated composers with “A Toast to Broadway” at the Fairview Inn.
The benefit also included a silent auction.
Shown are scenes from the event...
Sometimes - not too often but occasionally - some group’s bitter disappointment is a blessing and a great relief for other groups, other individuals. A headline in last week’s Northside Sun pinpointed such a rare instance: “...
Attending the recent planning meeting for the spring Ridgeland Community Garden (RCG) are (from left, standing) Ashley Burton, Joe Haynes, Gale Mitchell, Bea Berry, Verlena Porter, Randy Assink, Mike Mitchell; (kneeling) Mike McCollum and Jerry...
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Blaine Chewning of Ocean Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Brooke Chewning, to Benjamin Lee Barnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alan Barnett of Madison.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of...
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Wallace Jones of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Frances Jones, to Jonathan Douglas Eaton of Starkville, formerly of Nashville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Trudy Wand, the late...
Jennifer Lauren Whatley and Jacob Lee Vaughn were united in marriage 5:30 p.m. October 15, 2011, at Madison United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Barksdale officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Arthur Whatley of...
Dinner a la Art for the Mississippi Museum of Art was held recently at Gallery 119, in the apartment of Mike McRee.
Shown are scenes from the event.
Herbert Andre Kroeze Jr.
Funeral services were held June 15 at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson for Herbert Andre Kroeze Jr.
Kroeze, a beloved father, stepfather, grandfather and step-...
Bard College at Simon's Rock announces that Sarah Abusaa of Ridgeland, has earned a place on the dean's list for the spring semester of the 2012 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must carry 14 or more credits and...
Janie Newman, master gardener and owner of Picture Perfect, was a recent speaker at the Ridgeland 50's Plus Club. Her topic was "Herbs, Health, and Homedics."
The annual DHS Small Business Achievement...
Benjamin Ege Ersin
Jennifer and Deniz Ersin of Istanbul, Turkey, announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Ege Ersin, May 16 at Baptist Medical Center. Grandparents are Jan and Dwight Morrison of Ridgeland, and Nese...
Summer movie
Mississippi Museum of Art and Crossroads Film Society will team up to offer a free outdoor film, “500 Days of Summer,” June 21, 7 p.m., in the Art Garden.
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The Arthritis Foundation’s Jammin’ For Joints was held recently at Duling Hall. The theme was ‘Studio 54’ Disco.
Shown are scenes from the event.
The Palisades home of Ronnie and Patti Rushton was the setting for a Mexican fiesta engagement celebration honoring Elizabeth Frances Cole and Zachary Aaron Ring.
Miss Cole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes Cole Jr. Ring...
In recent days, I commented, “If I had a dollar for every crape myrtle that’s blooming right now in South Madison County, I could take my entire extended family out to dinner at one of these elegant new restaurants,” and...
Howard and Bethany (Stockett) Boone of Madison celebrate 50 years of marriage, which began June 16, 1962, at Capitol Street United Methodist Church. Both grew up in Jackson, and they raised their own family in the Westbrook Road...
WAC Mary Leslie Thomas Townsend (center) is shown as the Color Guard led the
V-E Day parade in Paris, May 14, 1945, ahead of the troops. She was stationed in Paris during most of the war and survived the ‘buzz bombing’ of...
Leo McGehee flew airplanes, tail draggers and tricycle gear, L5 “Bird Dogs,” Tri-Pacer, Decathlon, Ercoupe, a T-33 Jet. Leo McGehee flew gliders in Swiss mountains and towed sailplanes in Mississippi. He flew acrobatics in the Stits...
The adult ballet class of Ballet Mississippi recently held a class demonstration at The Blake, a retirement community in Ridgeland. Residents observed and participated in the class. Shown are (from left, back) Jennifer Hardy, Ballet Mississippi...
There are more than 67,000 homeless veterans, and 1.5 million other veterans are considered at risk according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. The Youth Community Action Group is a community organization of Northside Drive. We...
Bonnie Denise Bower and Jason Michael Cint were wed November 11, at the home Isabella in Port Gibson. The honorable Judge Jimmy Ellis officiated the double-ring ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Judith Myers Scruggs and the late...
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Jones of Southaven, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moak of Magnolia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Nichole Jones, to Stephen McNair Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wright of Brandon.
The bride-elect...
