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Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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The congregation at Beth Israel must rebuild after an arsonist’s fire damaged large portions of the largest Jewish synagogue in Mississippi.
Jackson, Mississippi — Before the sun rose on Saturday, January 10, 2026, fire and billowing smoke spread through the Beth Israel synagogue. Fire crews responded to an emergency call after 3 a.m. After extinguishing the blaze, they determined it had been set by an arsonist.
Founded in 1860, Beth Israel is the capital city’s only synagogue. It is the largest Jewish house of worship in Mississippi.
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The congregation at Beth Israel must rebuild after an arsonist’s fire damaged large portions of the largest Jewish synagogue in Mississippi.
Jackson, Mississippi — Before the sun rose on Saturday, January 10, 2026, fire and billowing smoke spread through the Beth Israel synagogue. Fire crews responded to an emergency call after 3 a.m. After extinguishing the blaze, they determined it had been set by an arsonist.
Founded in 1860, Beth Israel is the capital city’s only synagogue. It is the largest Jewish house of worship in Mississippi.
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Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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Christopher Amos Arender, 55, passed away January 5, 2026. He was born Friday, August 21, 1970, in Bay Springs, Mississippi.
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George Thomas Runnels, 74, of Flora, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Braxton, MS. He was born Sunday, June 17, 1951, in Mississippi.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Graveside services were held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Mendenhall Cemetery. Bro. Earl Clark officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall handled arrangements. 601-847-4401
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James Michael “Mike” Lightsey was born October 6, 1952, in Laurel, to James Joseph Lightsey and Patsy Ruth Boutwell Lightsey. He died January 9, 2026.
Mike graduated from R. H. Watkins High School (1970), Jones Community College (1972), and the University of Southern Mississippi (BSBA 1973, MBA 1974).
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James Michael “Mike” Lightsey was born October 6, 1952, in Laurel, to James Joseph Lightsey and Patsy Ruth Boutwell Lightsey. He died January 9, 2026.
Mike graduated from R. H. Watkins High School (1970), Jones Community College (1972), and the University of Southern Mississippi (BSBA 1973, MBA 1974).
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James Michael “Mike” Lightsey was born October 6, 1952, in Laurel, to James Joseph Lightsey and Patsy Ruth Boutwell Lightsey. He died January 9, 2026.
Mike graduated from R. H. Watkins High School (1970), Jones Community College (1972), and the University of Southern Mississippi (BSBA 1973, MBA 1974).
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Catherine Powell Klipple, age 99, died peacefully on the evening of December 24, 2025, at The Arbor in Ridgeland. She was born in Jackson, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frith Powell (Pearl McInnis) on August 18, 1926.
She lived most of her life in Jackson, graduating from Central High School in 1944. She subsequently earned a BA in mathematics from Millsaps College and an MS in biostatistics from Columbia University School of Public Health in New York. Throughout her adult life, she took many Millsaps Enrichment classes and frequently attended Friday Forums.
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Dr. Elizabeth "Bess" Shirley Stanton, age 69, passed away at home in Candler, N.C. on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her wife of 25 years (Vicki), her children, and pets. Bess was born in Jackson on July 24, 1956. She earned an undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, her MD from the University of Mississippi, and completed her residency in general adult and child psychiatry at Duke University. Additionally, she completed an MBA program specializing in healthcare administration. Dr.
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Dr. Elizabeth "Bess" Shirley Stanton, age 69, passed away at home in Candler, N.C. on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her wife of 25 years (Vicki), her children, and pets. Bess was born in Jackson on July 24, 1956. She earned an undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, her MD from the University of Mississippi, and completed her residency in general adult and child psychiatry at Duke University. Additionally, she completed an MBA program specializing in healthcare administration. Dr.
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Rosalind Butler Ross, age 97, of St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by love and the memories of a long and well-lived life.
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Rosalind Butler Ross, age 97, of St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by love and the memories of a long and well-lived life.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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Dr. Elizabeth "Bess" Shirley Stanton, age 69, passed away at home in Candler, NC on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her wife of 25 years (Vicki), her children, and pets. Bess was born in Jackson, MS on July 24th, 1956. She earned an undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, her MD from the University of MS, and completed her Residency in General Adult and Child Psychiatry at Duke University. Additionally, she completed an MBA program specializing in Healthcare Administration. Dr.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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