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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
By Marlan Jones on
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Sherry Williams and Betsy Folmar.
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Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
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Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
By Marlan Jones on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Dear Editor,
By Mark and Douglas Williams on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
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Dear Editor,
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
Overview of themes
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
Overview of themes
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Robert Dale Hughes passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born to Charles Elmer Hughes and Eva Lois Martin on September 16, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Elmer Hughes and Eva Lois Martin; and brother, Leslie Hughes.
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
Overview of themes
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The new year is only a day away, and I am sure that a multitude of resolutions are already in the works for many people. And there are a few things I already have on my list of resolutions.
I choose to reflect on the appreciation and love I have renewed for my home. And when I use the term home, I mean my husband, our three children and our two pets.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Shannon Warnock, Rita Warnock, and Stacie Sharp.
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The new year is only a day away, and I am sure that a multitude of resolutions are already in the works for many people. And there are a few things I already have on my list of resolutions.
I choose to reflect on the appreciation and love I have renewed for my home. And when I use the term home, I mean my husband, our three children and our two pets.
By Jamie Patterson on
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Betty Sue Raley passed away on January 3, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1950, to Scott Speed and Helen Grace Spangler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wayne Speed and Scottie Speed; sister, Catherine Sasnett; and grandchild, Bryant Raley.
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