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The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously voted to provide $20 million to fund the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s initial Winter Storm Fern response and recovery efforts, although it was not clear if the House would consider the plan. Hours after the Senate vote, Gov. Tate Reeves announced he is requesting a major disaster declaration for several counties.
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
The Mendenhall Bible Church (MBC) and its outreach, the Mendenhall Ministries (TMM) announce that Dr. Scottye Holloway has tendered his resignation as President of TMM to accept the call to pastor a church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Holloway, son of Rev. Joe Holloway and his wife, Mattie, has served as TMM's president for eight years. The church and ministry thank him for his steadfast service during the difficult COVID years and for his commitment to sustaining TMM's support base and activities in the community.
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The Mendenhall Bible Church (MBC) and its outreach, the Mendenhall Ministries (TMM) announce that Dr. Scottye Holloway has tendered his resignation as President of TMM to accept the call to pastor a church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Holloway, son of Rev. Joe Holloway and his wife, Mattie, has served as TMM's president for eight years. The church and ministry thank him for his steadfast service during the difficult COVID years and for his commitment to sustaining TMM's support base and activities in the community.
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The Mendenhall Bible Church (MBC) and its outreach, the Mendenhall Ministries (TMM) announce that Dr. Scottye Holloway has tendered his resignation as President of TMM to accept the call to pastor a church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Holloway, son of Rev. Joe Holloway and his wife, Mattie, has served as TMM's president for eight years. The church and ministry thank him for his steadfast service during the difficult COVID years and for his commitment to sustaining TMM's support base and activities in the community.
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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of county business during its regular meeting held Feb. 2, addressing road projects, personnel matters, financial approvals and citizen concerns.
County Engineer Greg Bonds provided a brief update on state aid road projects, noting that work remains underway but progress has been slowed due to weather conditions that have not been conducive to laying asphalt. Bonds said he will give the board another update at its next meeting.
By Marlan Jones on
2 months ago
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of county business during its regular meeting held Feb. 2, addressing road projects, personnel matters, financial approvals and citizen concerns.
County Engineer Greg Bonds provided a brief update on state aid road projects, noting that work remains underway but progress has been slowed due to weather conditions that have not been conducive to laying asphalt. Bonds said he will give the board another update at its next meeting.
By Marlan Jones on
2 months ago
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of county business during its regular meeting held Feb. 2, addressing road projects, personnel matters, financial approvals and citizen concerns.
County Engineer Greg Bonds provided a brief update on state aid road projects, noting that work remains underway but progress has been slowed due to weather conditions that have not been conducive to laying asphalt. Bonds said he will give the board another update at its next meeting.
By Marlan Jones on
2 months ago
Wanda Kaye Adams Hilderbrand passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, with her family by her side. She is in the arms of Jesus surrounded by the ones she missed and loved for so long.
Wanda was born on December 1, 1959, to William “Bill” Adams and Ada Neoma Davis Adams. She graduated from Benton Academy in 1977 where she was named sophisticated senior. She was also a part of the beta club and the high school chorus. She was a devoted member of Scotland Baptist Church where she served in several roles. She was also a homemaker.
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A suspect wanted in connection to a Yazoo City shooting last month is now in the custody of the Yazoo City Police Department.
Tagii Nellums was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators considered Nellums armed and dangerous.
However, Nellums was taken into custody last night at about 6:30 p.m. More information will appear in the next edition of The Herald.
By Jamie Patterson on
2 months ago
A suspect wanted in connection to a Yazoo City shooting last month is now in the custody of the Yazoo City Police Department.
Tagii Nellums was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators considered Nellums armed and dangerous.
However, Nellums was taken into custody last night at about 6:30 p.m. More information will appear in the next edition of The Herald.
By Jamie Patterson on
2 months ago
A suspect wanted in connection to a Yazoo City shooting last month is now in the custody of the Yazoo City Police Department.
Tagii Nellums was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators considered Nellums armed and dangerous.
However, Nellums was taken into custody last night at about 6:30 p.m. More information will appear in the next edition of The Herald.
By Jamie Patterson on
2 months ago
Billy Dale Hosey, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1950, to James Aubrey Hosey and Lou Nell Everett in White Oak, MS.
He was receded in death by his parents, James and Lou Nell Hosey; daughters, Stacy Ann Hosey and Connie Denise Hosey; brothers, John Henry Hosey, Lee Hosey, J. W. Hosey, Tommy Hosey, and Gayle Hosey; and sisters, Lena Mae Barrett, Ann Moody, Fannie Vanderford, and Betty Smith.
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Walter Gayle Savage passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, at 7:24 a.m., leaving behind a life shaped by hard work, patience, and deep love for his family. He was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a calm spirit that guided everything he did.
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Tue, Feb 3 2026, 5 - 5:30pm
4465 I-55, Suite 202
Jackson, MS 39206
United States
Juanita Green Hollinghead and Sherye Green will be at Lemuria Books on Tuesday, February 3, at 5 p.m. to sign copies of their book, Beyond the Green Widow: Consequences of the Piney Woods Creek Murders of 1921. Signing at 5:00; reading at 5:30. For more information, call Juanita Hollinghead at 601-394-8440.
2 months ago
Lt. Governor Hosemann outraised the potential gubernatorial field last year, pulling in nearly $1.7 million with AG Fitch not far behind. However, Auditor White leads the pack in cash on hand with over $3.8 million.
This time next year, all eyes will be on who is running for what state office in Mississippi.
Campaign finance reports filed last week, and the related messaging from current officeholders, give voters a glimpse into who will be jockeying for higher office.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
Lt. Governor Hosemann outraised the potential gubernatorial field last year, pulling in nearly $1.7 million with AG Fitch not far behind. However, Auditor White leads the pack in cash on hand with over $3.8 million.
This time next year, all eyes will be on who is running for what state office in Mississippi.
Campaign finance reports filed last week, and the related messaging from current officeholders, give voters a glimpse into who will be jockeying for higher office.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
A vote against a Democrat-backed amendment on a resolution that was ruled procedurally defective in the Senate Rules Committee has drawn scrutiny from the Mississippi Senator’s challengers.
Opponents of Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) are attempting to use a committee vote on a proposed amendment that was ruled to be not germane to the measure at hand as fodder on the campaign trail.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
A vote against a Democrat-backed amendment on a resolution that was ruled procedurally defective in the Senate Rules Committee has drawn scrutiny from the Mississippi Senator’s challengers.
Opponents of Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) are attempting to use a committee vote on a proposed amendment that was ruled to be not germane to the measure at hand as fodder on the campaign trail.
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