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By KIMBERLY LANSDALE
For The Herald
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3 days 16 hours ago
Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the third quarter.
High Honor Roll (all As)
1st Grade: Brooklyn Carpenter, Brynlee Carpenter, Tre Collum, Anna Thomas Dixon, Lena Lucas, Kash Pickens, Dallas Ray Porter, Raylan Shackelford, Libby Rush Shipp, Haigan Stewart, Alex Sullivan
2nd Grade: KirkLynn Alderman, Nash Boutwell, Carter Bowman, Sam Clark Burnham, Thomas Chandler, Avery Crawford, Creely Frey, John Harper Kerr, Mary Kate Ketchum, Aiden McFee, LynnLee Rushing, Schaffer Smith, James Worthy
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3 days 16 hours ago
Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the third quarter.
High Honor Roll (all As)
1st Grade: Brooklyn Carpenter, Brynlee Carpenter, Tre Collum, Anna Thomas Dixon, Lena Lucas, Kash Pickens, Dallas Ray Porter, Raylan Shackelford, Libby Rush Shipp, Haigan Stewart, Alex Sullivan
2nd Grade: KirkLynn Alderman, Nash Boutwell, Carter Bowman, Sam Clark Burnham, Thomas Chandler, Avery Crawford, Creely Frey, John Harper Kerr, Mary Kate Ketchum, Aiden McFee, LynnLee Rushing, Schaffer Smith, James Worthy
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3 days 16 hours ago
Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the third quarter.
High Honor Roll (all As)
1st Grade: Brooklyn Carpenter, Brynlee Carpenter, Tre Collum, Anna Thomas Dixon, Lena Lucas, Kash Pickens, Dallas Ray Porter, Raylan Shackelford, Libby Rush Shipp, Haigan Stewart, Alex Sullivan
2nd Grade: KirkLynn Alderman, Nash Boutwell, Carter Bowman, Sam Clark Burnham, Thomas Chandler, Avery Crawford, Creely Frey, John Harper Kerr, Mary Kate Ketchum, Aiden McFee, LynnLee Rushing, Schaffer Smith, James Worthy
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4 days 9 hours ago
The widow of the late Aubrey Brent Jr. asks that the city council rescind their votes that allowed another name to be added as a memorialization honor to Prentiss Street.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Denise Brent said adding another honorary name to the city street was “disrespectful” to her and to the memory of her late husband, adding that she was not personally contacted prior to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the addition.
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4 days 9 hours ago
The widow of the late Aubrey Brent Jr. asks that the city council rescind their votes that allowed another name to be added as a memorialization honor to Prentiss Street.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Denise Brent said adding another honorary name to the city street was “disrespectful” to her and to the memory of her late husband, adding that she was not personally contacted prior to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the addition.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 days 9 hours ago
The widow of the late Aubrey Brent Jr. asks that the city council rescind their votes that allowed another name to be added as a memorialization honor to Prentiss Street.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Denise Brent said adding another honorary name to the city street was “disrespectful” to her and to the memory of her late husband, adding that she was not personally contacted prior to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the addition.
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4 days 9 hours ago
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 10:30am - 4pm
1 Monsters Aly
Pearl, MS 39208
United States
Touch A Truck® Jackson, a family event that offers hands-on opportunities for children to explore, climb, and touch trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, and other equipment, is scheduled March 28 starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds raised support the mission of the Junior League of Jackson, including more than 30 community projects and initiatives in the metro area. Preparing for the day are (from left) Rachael Keyes, Christy Malatesta, Leslie Henson, Allison Rooker, Chair Mary Wesson Sullivan, Laurie Cutrer, Arianna Bradley, LaSha’ Baylis, and Abby Heavener.
4 days 10 hours ago
Photo by Wyatt Emmerich, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.
Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.
Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play.
King of the Court has been wildly popular at River Hills Tennis Club for over 12 years. Started by club member Miles Marcus, King of the Court brings over dozens of Northside men to River Hills every Monday night at 7:30 for doubles competition.
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4 days 10 hours ago
Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.
Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.
Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play.
King of the Court has been wildly popular at River Hills Tennis Club for over 12 years. Started by club member Miles Marcus, King of the Court brings over dozens of Northside men to River Hills every Monday night at 7:30 for doubles competition.
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4 days 10 hours ago
Photo by Wyatt Emmerich, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.
Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.
Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play.
King of the Court has been wildly popular at River Hills Tennis Club for over 12 years. Started by club member Miles Marcus, King of the Court brings over dozens of Northside men to River Hills every Monday night at 7:30 for doubles competition.
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4 days 11 hours ago
Maci Lowery has been named STAR Student for Benton Academy for the 2025-2026 school year by the Mississippi Business Alliance.
The STAR student honor is selected based on academic excellence. Both American College Test scores and scholastic averages are compared to determine the school’s STAR Student, explained Vickie Powell of Jackson, Senior Vice President of Foundations.
“The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors,” she said.
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4 days 12 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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4 days 12 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
4 days 12 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
4 days 13 hours ago
Interim department heads for Yazoo City’s public works and fire departments were named during Monday’s city council meeting.
Fire Chief Ricky Harris and Public Works Director Robert Green both announced their upcoming retirements and submitted their resignation letters to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen earlier this month.
Green’s last day was March 24, and Harris’ will be on March 31.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 days 13 hours ago
Interim department heads for Yazoo City’s public works and fire departments were named during Monday’s city council meeting.
Fire Chief Ricky Harris and Public Works Director Robert Green both announced their upcoming retirements and submitted their resignation letters to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen earlier this month.
Green’s last day was March 24, and Harris’ will be on March 31.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 days 13 hours ago
Interim department heads for Yazoo City’s public works and fire departments were named during Monday’s city council meeting.
Fire Chief Ricky Harris and Public Works Director Robert Green both announced their upcoming retirements and submitted their resignation letters to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen earlier this month.
Green’s last day was March 24, and Harris’ will be on March 31.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 days 13 hours ago
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 9am - 12pm
1119 Pinehurst Street
Jackson, MS 39202
United States
The annual Heirloom Plant Sale will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Eudora Welty House & Garden. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop heirloom plants propagated from Eudora Welty’s garden and specially grown plants popular in Welty’s era. Run by volunteers, this free event directly benefits the Welty garden and is offered in partnership with the Eudora Welty Foundation. For more information, call 601-353-7762 or email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com.
4 days 13 hours ago
A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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