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Mac’s Wish List for ChristmasHeadline Political
We all have wish lists for Christmas. I wish for readers of this column a joyous day. To his wife, Sharon, their immediate family and Bulldogs everywhere, I pray that God’s love will continue to give you comfort in...
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Why There is a Christmas TreeHeadline
Many moons ago my favorite pre-Christmas pastime was my nightly vigil in the floor of our darkened living room. At the foot of the best tree our pasture had yielded that year, I would sit basking in the glow of a few...
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Raymond Garden Club Christmas Lighting WinnersHeadline
RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB -- Congratulations to Rickey and Lynne Hartley at 114 Pine View Drive for being selected as Raymond Garden Club Christmas Lighting Winner. RAYMOND GARDEN CLUB -- Congratulations to Jack and Michelle...
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Mississippi College Family Mourns Loss of Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Department ChairHeadline News
By any standard, Dr. Joe M. Cooper lived a full life. He was an ordained Baptist preacher who pastored two churches in Mississippi, ministering to the spiritual needs of his congregation and sharing the love of Christ....
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Port Gibson Contains More than a Famous Finger Pointed SkywardHeadline
There’s obviously a whole lot more to the South Mississippi hamlet of Port Gibson than a famous finger pointing skyward. That iconic landmark, located atop the First Presbyterian Church, features a gold-tinted hand...
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Ole Miss Football Coach Lane Kiffin’s Contract Could Prompt a Change to the Mississippi ConstitutionHeadline
The recent blather over the length of Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin’s contract could prompt a change to the Mississippi Constitution. Auburn University was in hot pursuit of Kiffin after its midseason...
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Pinning Ceremony Marks MC School of Nursing Graduates’ Transition into Qualified PractitionersHeadline
Whitney Ryan understands the significance of pinning ceremonies. Before beginning the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Mississippi College, the fourth-semester senior from Brandon served in...
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Raymond Culture Club NewsHeadline
RAYMOND CULTURE CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY-- The Raymond Culture Club met on November 17, 2022, hosted by Barbara Spann and Gloria Harvey. Kara Culpepper, Hinds County Gazette Raymond News Contributing Editor, was the guest...
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MC’s Angel Tree, Mustard Seed Programs Help Donors Share Christmas Cheer with Those in NeedHeadline
Every November, Debbie Norris walks over to the Caf at Mississippi College, selects a girl “angel” from the MC Prison Fellowship Ministries Angel Tree display, and begins her holiday shopping. “I always choose a...
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Traditional Lighting of the Quad Welcomes Christmas Season to Mississippi College Nov. 29Headline
The first time Mallory Burnside gathered with her friends in the cold, dark night, joined excited voices marking a countdown, and witnessed the Quad at Mississippi College suddenly bathed in glittering Christmas lights,...
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A Witness to HistoryHeadline
Scott McNamee created the outline of the State of Mississippi, cut from wood of a pecan tree planted during the Civil War and grown in an orchard in the Raymond, MS area. The current landowner, while culling a few trees...
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“GameDay” in Jackson was a Blessing of HBCU FootballHeadline
I will admit to a special affinity for Jackson State University. After all, as a young sportswriter for the old Jackson Daily News, I covered Walter Payton, who in my mind became the greatest running back in football,...
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Shingles: The Gift that Keeps on GivingHeadline
“May you always live in interesting times.” ...ancient Chinese Curse Life is full of interesting little surprises. Pain (or the avoidance of it) is a great motivator and takes precedence over any comedic relief...
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MC Theater Program’s Holiday Production Evokes Treasured Memories, Lessons of FriendshipHeadline News
The enduring gift of friendship will be the focus of a heartwarming theatrical adaptation of a Truman Capote short story that will usher in the holiday season at Mississippi College. MC’s Theater Program will present...
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Author, Media Critic Margaret Sullivan to Appear at Old Capitol Museum Nov. 17Headline
In partnership with the American Journalism Project, Mississippi Press Association and Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Today will host acclaimed media critic Margaret Sullivan in conversation with...
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Gazette Staff & Readers alike Heartbroken for the Passing of Beloved Utica News Writer, Dr. Mary N. Collins LandinHeadline
Dr. Mary Nell Collins Landin passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, Oct 27th. She had been suffering deteriorating health over several years and fought a brave battle through pure will and toughness, but...
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Hinds CC Hosts its Annual Tailgating Event for Prospective StudentsHeadline
With graduation quickly approaching, many high school seniors are looking for colleges or universities that will serve their educational and career goals. Hinds hosted its annual Thursday Night Lights event on Oct. 20...
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Jackson Legal Professionals Association Celebrate Court Observance WeekHeadline
COURT OBSERVANCE WEEK-- Jackson Legal Professionals Association, a local chapter of NALS, the association for legal professionals, recently celebrated Court Observance Week by attending a luncheon at Martin’s Downtown...
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Raymond Garden Club NewsHeadline News
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, The Raymond Garden Club hosted The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc Natchez Trace District Fall Meeting. The Raymond Garden Club is one of 11 garden clubs included in the Natchez Trace...
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Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Virginia Carlton Announces her Bid for Re-election to the CourtHeadline News
Presiding Judge Virginia Carlton annou-nced her intention to run for re-election to the Mississippi Court of Appeals. The Columbia, MS native has served for the past 16 years and is one of 2 Presiding Judges on the...
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New Leland Speed Scholarship Provides Full Tuition for All Admitted Mississippi Students at MCHeadline
A new scholarship at Mississippi College, named in honor of the longest-serving board member in the school’s history, will provide full tuition for all admitted students from the state of Mississippi. Beginning with...
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Well, I’ll Swanee! (Part 2: A Further Exploration of the Way We Southerners Talk)Headline
Again October with its bright blue weather has made the scene and with it comes the shorter days and cooler nights of another year falling by the wayside. With this month’s article being a continuation of old Southern...
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Agriculture Still Important For Mississippi’s Economic SuccessEditorial Headline
The season’s first named hurricane, Fiona, had moved away from the continental U.S., and a dry end to September gave rise to a dateless idiom: Hope springs eternal in Farm Country for a bountiful harvest. However,...
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“High Spirited” HeadstonesHeadline
I love October, mainly because it is my birthday month, but also because it is Fall and beautiful and cooler. But, the real reason is because it includes Halloween. I think I’ve got an interesting article for you this...
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