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Jessie Gay “Jake” Stewart Shorter received her eternal reward on Thursday, March 20, 2026. Mrs. Jessie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, March 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Braxton. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church. Bro. Jimmy Errington and Bro. John Gordan officiated the ceremony. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall coordinated arrangements, (601) 847-4401.
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The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Meredith and Ben Aldridge.
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Wed, Mar 25 2026, 1 - 2pm
380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
United States
Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art in Mind is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Art in Mind is offered to individuals experiencing memory loss or mild cognitive impairment. Participants can stimulate observation, recall, and recognition at home with basic supplies. The program is facilitated by Licensed Art Therapist April Fitzpatrick and an MMA Educator. To register, contact Jennifer Knight at 601-496-MIND by Friday, March 20.
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Marion LeVera Robinson, known to many as Vera, of Pinola, Mississippi, left this world to join her Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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Judy Gale Hammond, 69, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 17, 2026.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Funeral services began Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Burial followed in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, Mississippi. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee handled arrangements, 601-849-5031.
Sign online guestbook at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Jennifer Hopping, Jill Strickland, Helen Beady.
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Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Mount Olive for Dixie Polk Duckworth, 96, of Mount Olive, who passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Reverend Nelson Crozier officiated at the services with interment following in the Mount Olive Cemetery. Special music was provided by Mrs. Debbie Cone. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mount Olive handled arrangements.
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Larry Bynum passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 6, 1957, to Lavon Bynum and Ora Lee Blair Bynum in Simpson County.
After graduating from Magee High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Teresa Barone. They had a 48-year marriage marked by love, kindness, and deep-seated faith.
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Wed, Mar 25 2026, 10 - 11am
380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
United States
Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art in Mind is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Art in Mind is offered to individuals experiencing memory loss or mild cognitive impairment. Participants can stimulate observation, recall, and recognition at home with basic supplies. The program is facilitated by Licensed Art Therapist April Fitzpatrick and an MMA Educator. To register, contact Jennifer Knight at 601-496-MIND by Friday, March 20.
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The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th time the official USA IBC will be hosted in its long-standing home city.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson outlining his plans to improve Jackson.
Horhn likened his decades in the state Senate to a "full body contact sport" but said the Senate was a walk in the park compared to the difficulty of being mayor of Jackson.
He praised the many Jacksonians who support Jackson and exhorted them to get involved in the effort to improve the city.
Horhn said he has identified $150 million to improve roads through various funding sources.
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The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Land, Marty and Leland Gebhart, Jim Blackwood.
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In an effort to promote public decorum and protect community standards, the Town of D’Lo has enacted a new ordinance prohibiting the use of profane or obscene language on town property.
The measure, approved unanimously by the Board of Aldermen during its January 6 meeting, makes it unlawful for any person to use such language “on town property in the presence of another.” Town leaders say the ordinance is aimed at safeguarding public health, safety, and general welfare, particularly in shared public spaces.
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In an effort to promote public decorum and protect community standards, the Town of D’Lo has enacted a new ordinance prohibiting the use of profane or obscene language on town property.
The measure, approved unanimously by the Board of Aldermen during its January 6 meeting, makes it unlawful for any person to use such language “on town property in the presence of another.” Town leaders say the ordinance is aimed at safeguarding public health, safety, and general welfare, particularly in shared public spaces.
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In an effort to promote public decorum and protect community standards, the Town of D’Lo has enacted a new ordinance prohibiting the use of profane or obscene language on town property.
The measure, approved unanimously by the Board of Aldermen during its January 6 meeting, makes it unlawful for any person to use such language “on town property in the presence of another.” Town leaders say the ordinance is aimed at safeguarding public health, safety, and general welfare, particularly in shared public spaces.
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The City of Mendenhall joined a growing number of Mississippi communities taking action against kratom, approving an ordinance March 3 banning the sale of the controversial substance within city limits.
City officials cited concerns over public health and safety as the driving force behind the decision, echoing similar actions taken by other municipalities and counties across the state in recent months.
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The City of Mendenhall joined a growing number of Mississippi communities taking action against kratom, approving an ordinance March 3 banning the sale of the controversial substance within city limits.
City officials cited concerns over public health and safety as the driving force behind the decision, echoing similar actions taken by other municipalities and counties across the state in recent months.
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The City of Mendenhall joined a growing number of Mississippi communities taking action against kratom, approving an ordinance March 3 banning the sale of the controversial substance within city limits.
City officials cited concerns over public health and safety as the driving force behind the decision, echoing similar actions taken by other municipalities and counties across the state in recent months.
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FMOL Health | St. Dominic is expanding its comprehensive cancer services with the launch of a new Early Detection Lung Program designed to improve early identification and follow-up care for patients with observed lung nodules.
A lung nodule is a small, shadow-like spot that may appear on an X-ray or CT scan. Early detection of lung cancer can reduce the relative risk of death by 20 percent, underscoring the value of consistent screening and follow-up.
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The Simpson County School District accepted a bid from AirSouth to sell the land previously purchased as the site of the proposed consolidated high school. The land was purchased for approximately $515,000 and was sold for $551,000.
The Simpson County School Board met March 19 for its regular monthly meeting, when members voted to accept a bid for surplus property, received updates on district construction projects, and discussed academic priorities as the school year enters its final stretch.
The board opened bids for surplus land previously purchased as the proposed site of a consolidated high school. The district received a single bid of $551,000 from AirSouth. Board member Thomas Ray Floyd moved to accept the bid, seconded by Lillie Hardy. The motion passed unanimously.
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