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Purging the System
A ROBERT DRIVE fire hydrant that had been running non-stop for about two weeks as of last Friday, was likely opened to purge the system after a water main burst in Eastover, so says Jackson Director...
Learn with Hoot
Mississippi Museum of Art will host Look and Learn with Hoot, June 15, 10:30 a.m., an activity time for four- and five-year-olds and their parents. For more information call 601-960-1515.
Pet...
The Magnolia State Chapter, NSDAR awarded Braelyn Howard the 11th -grade DAR Good Citizenship award recently at the Old Capitol Museum. She was selected for her honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism.
Five...
Madison Chief of Police Gene Waldrop (center) was the recipient of the Jim Ingram Lifetime Achievement Award. Waldrop was presented with the honor at the recent Police Memorial and Appreciation Day held at the Jackson Trade Mart. He...
FEWER CONGRESSIONAL earmarks means the old farmers’ market on West Street won’t be closing anytime soon.
The market was on the chopping block, at least until the mid-term elections, when Republicans swept the U.S. House of...
Dr. Ralph B. Vance Sr. M.D., (left), professor of oncology medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, volunteered as Legislative Doctor of the Day at the Capitol recently. In that capacity, Dr. Vance was available to provide non...
THE TRUTH about Mississippi Blood Services is that they are in constant need of donations. Their motto, “Make Giving Life Your Way of Life,” applies throughout the year but is most prevalent during the summer. People...
HOW MUCH will it cost to clean up Jackson’s waste?
According to a contract recently approved by the Jackson City Council, it will run about $8.9 million.
The city recently hired Terra Renewal Services to remove more than...
Grace Linn Wood
Services celebrating the life of Grace Linn Wood were held June 2 at Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church with burial following.
Mrs. Wood of Madison went to be with the Lord on May 29 at...
IF YOU’VE MET Sherye Green, a woman who once served as Miss Mississippi and just self-published her first Christian romance, you might describe her as generous, sweet and genuine. And you’d be right.
But for someone who...
St. Dominic’s physical therapists (from left) Rachel Jacobson, Teresa Ware and Wendy Barrilleaux were recognized recently at the national American Physical Therapy meeting in Chicago, for obtaining clinic specialist certifications in...
Boy Scout Troop 18, of First Presbyterian Church, recently held a Court of Honor to recognize new Eagle Scouts. Wilkes Skelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Skelton, received the rank of Eagle. Skelton is a student at Jackson...
The Boy Scouts of America recognizes Scouts that have attained the rank of Eagle Scout with a Palm award for each five merit badges earned above and beyond those necessary for Eagle. Troop 18, of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson...
OLE MISS IS THE clear choice of Northside students this year.
Two-hundred seventy-six graduates are choosing to attend the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), making it the top pick among students at the area’s private, public...
HARVEY CARR doesn’t have a lot to say.
Harvey has lived in Ridgeland his whole life, 97 years so far, as part of one of the first families to settle the area. Until finally retiring from farming in his early 90s, he never had...
JACKSON IS facing hundreds of millions of dollars in road, water and sewer repairs.
But with the death of House Bill 168, questions remain as to how the city will pay for them.
City leaders are considering taking out bonds or...
By ANTHONY WARREN
Sun Staff Writer
REDBUD ROAD will soon be closed, and it has the full backing of the Jackson City Council.
The council voted 7-0 last week to approve turning Redbud’s Ridgewood Road entrance...
RIDGELAND MAYOR Gene McGee says officials will soon start working on a bill that would authorize any city in Mississippi to temporarily increase sales tax if 60 percent of voters in the city approve.
“My position has always been...
Cmdr. James McGowan took the reins of Precinct Four in April. The new commander spoke with Sun Staff Writer Anthony Warren about his new position, his transition into the leadership role and his plans for the precinct. McGowan replaces...
Ever since high schools and colleges had athletic teams, they all had names, or nicknames, as was said in earlier days. And as professional athletics evolved, they too had “nicknames.”
The names provided a source of pride,...
My high school friend, Tom Lisenby, has introduced me to a homespun master of the short personal essay, Leon Hale. Mr. Hale writes a column of personal commentary three times a week for the Houston Chronicle. The New York Times, in...
Apollo 13 was launched at 1:13 p.m. CST April 17, 1970. NASA selected Navy Capt. James Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert on the fifth space shot to the moon. Early on the third day and some 200,000 miles from home, Apollo 13 was rocked by a...
I fought the law and the law won. Alas, my 37-year perfect driving streak has come to an end.
I didn’t go down without a fight. My “move over” violation had a gray area, but in the end, the judge sided with the police...
RANDY WATKINS wouldn’t say whether he would manage the LeFleur’s Bluff golf course when it reopens in June.
But the renowned golf pro said he would be willing to do what it takes to make the nine-hole facility something...
CONSTRUCTION on one of the Northside’s most anticipated projects is slated to begin next month.
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for June 6 for the Fortification Street Improvement Project.
Work should get under...
