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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

Cantrell and Phillips exchange wedding vows in New Orleans service
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:12 PM

Stevie Marie Cantrell and Chatham Hurst Phillips III were united in holy matrimony on February 1 at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans. The Reverend Richard Easterling officiated.
Tyson, Davidson repeat wedding vows at the bridegroom’s home
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:10 PM

Under the canopy of twin oak trees surrounded by immediate family, Anne Watkins Tyson and Andrew Howell Davidson were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, April 25, at the home of the bridegroom’s family in Brandon. The Reverend Brian Dale Sorgenfrei officiated the ceremony.
Essay winner
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:08 PM

Jackson Academy student Ashlyn Patterson recently won the campus newspaper’s writing contest to answer the question, “What does it mean to be a JA Raider?” Ashlyn wrote that “JA Raiders love each other and take pride in what we do, which is why we were voted Best Private School in Jackson, Mississippi.”
Community Service Gold Medalists
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:06 PM

Receiving Community Service Gold Medals as part of Jackson Prep’s 2020 Class Day Awards were seniors Katie Buckley (left) and Jon-Sanders Watson.
Senior beaux
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:05 PM

Madison Central High School’s Pawprint Yearbook Financial Staff hosted its annual Beauty and Beau pageant February 3-7. Pictured are senior beaux (from left) Ian Garrett, Brandon Strain, Clayton Fairchild, Wade McDougal, Most Handsome Randy Harris, beaus Justin Lairy, Caleb Martin, Connor McMullan and RJ Mack.
Celebrating career choices
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:59 AM

Covenant Presbyterian preschoolers enjoyed a summer camp in June, celebrating different careers they can be when they grow up. Shown are (from left) Lynlee Newman and Harper Reid.
Basketball championship
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:58 AM

When St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s varsity boys basketball team beat Velma Jackson 61-40 in the State Championship in the spring at the Pavilion in Oxford, they captured the title as the 2019-20 school year champs. This is the second state championship title in three years for the Saints.
Art winners
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:57 AM

Jackson Academy Upper School students of Jacob Rowan and Susan Ingram during the 2019-2020 school year earned awards in the Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention categories of the statewide Scholastic Art Competition.
A play for the ages
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:53 AM

This was Nov. 3, 1963, a Saturday. Ole Miss was playing a rare afternoon football game against LSU in Baton Rouge. CBS was broadcasting. I was 11 years old, watching on a black and white TV in Hattiesburg.
New commission formed to study future fate of alcohol distribution system
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:49 AM

A study committee formed to examine Mississippi’s state-owned alcohol distribution system could recommend keeping the status quo, transition it to a public/private corporation like the Mississippi Lottery Corporation or even completely privatize it.