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Joyful Noise: area churches cope with ways to prevent virus from spreading through music

On the weekends, prior to COVID-19, Northsiders would don their Sunday best and gather for worship service in churches throughout the area.

Flying High: Enjoy zipline adventure

A group of young Northsiders (from left) Turner Denton, Sam Chustz, Baker Ebner, Cole Cress, Clayton Upchurch, Rett Stringer, Lowe Sims, Brister Robertson, Andrew Lee and Maddox Greer, recently en

Lake Harbour Drive scheduled for completion late August

In the year 2000, the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District identified the extension of Lake Harbour Drive to Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland as part of its plan for 2020.

Relief: No tax increases anticipated for cities in 2021 fiscal year

Northsiders should be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

MAYOR LUMUMBA SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CLOSING INSIDE BAR SERVICE AND CONTINUING LIMITS ON SOCIAL GATHERINGS

On August 4, citing the need for stronger action to stem the rise

Ribbon Bullies, McCarthy, and Thinkists
By Kelley Williams Jr., READ MORE > 7842 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:48 PM

There is a classic Seinfeld episode (is that redundant?) in which Kramer marches in an aids walk for charity. Idiosyncratic individual that he is, Kramer declines to wear the aids ribbon which gets him in hot water with his fellow marchers. “Who!
Martha Marley
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:54 PM

"Be ye kind, one to another." Martha Marley, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, one who would always do what was righ
The ABC warehouse in Gluckstadt

Pure privatization of state's liquor warehouse could require a tax hike to remain revenue neutral
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 611 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 04:19 PM

Mississippi lawmakers could have some big decisions to make next session when it comes to deciding whether to fully privatize the state’s alcohol distribution system, switch management of it to a state-c
Trekking towards the Himalaya
By Allen Martinson, READ MORE > 161 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:55 PM

The last time I wrote about my adventure in northern India I had gone as far north as I could get by bus. I acclimatized for eight days at the Buddhist monastery in Leh at 11,500 feet. The altitude was not affecting me. Altitude sickness can make you feel cumbersome and headachy. I felt great this time.
Lifetime member
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:54 PM

Katelyn Chisolm of Madison has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. She is a sophomore at Mississippi State University.
Helping neighbor
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:52 PM

Jerry Case, an 88 year old paleontologist, moved to Jackson nearly two years ago with the intent of volunteering his scientific knowledge and specimens to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. His specialty is shark teeth. Upon arrival, he was diagnosed with cancer, changing his plans.
Kevin Long

Scammers Add New Targets During Pandemic
By Kevin Long, READ MORE > 1221 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:09 PM

Here are some of the many ways scammers are trying to target consumers and businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
Divorce: The largest financial transaction of most people’s lives
By Kristi Tidwell, READ MORE > 1159 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:07 PM

Why you need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional on your team
Share stuffed animals
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:07 PM

After the closing of Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center’s gift shop, former manager Terri McKie donated the store’s cuddly menagerie of stuffed animals to Children’s of Mississippi.
John Hill

Financial Planning – Creating a Retirement Playbook
By John F. Hill, READ MORE > 1337 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 01:05 PM

Making the decision to retire can bring on a wave of emotions. Excitement for the new freedom and apprehension for your financial future are both common feelings. By making the decision to work with an advisor and map out a financial plan, you can take control of your well-earned retirement and have an ever-evolving game plan to rely on.