Raymond News

R by Kara Culp Raymond had a tough week. I know life is hard and bad things happen (I did work violent crime in Jackson when I was an FBI Agent, after all) but I like to structure my columns to provide hope and humor to our everyday lives. But it is also important to report the actual news – even if we don’t like it. Last Wednesday, Harlon Patton reported on February 4, 2026 in the Raymond Area Facebook Group page that his car was broken into during the overnight hours. Once Harlon reported his car, more folks down up and down Dupree and Pine Hill reported similar breakins. Two black males were caught on a home security camera going W through a vehicle in the early morning hours. Guns, a wallet, and amount of evidence was other items were reportrecovered - including ed missing. three firearms. Two susRaymond is a pects, Jeremiah Wilson safe town and when (19) of Jackson and things like this happen, Tevyn Haymore (18) of we all feel a little on Greenwood were arrestedge. This all happened ed on auto burglary waron the heels of a disturbrants during the search. ing incident at Corner An initial appearMarket right before the ance was held in ice storm when a man Raymond Municipal held a Corner Market Court for Haymore and employee against his will Wilson on February 9 behind the counter in a and the formal charges headlock. Thankfully were read. Both susRPD arrived quickly and pects were charged with: got the subject under 3 counts of auto burcontrol. The Corner glary (F - Felony), 1 Market employee is count of attempted auto okay. burglary (F), 1 count of Swift police conspiracy to commit action was also taken auto burglary (F), 1 concerning the auto burcount of possession of glaries. Officers with the two stolen firearms with Raymond Police trafficking enhancement Department and Hinds (F), 1 count of possesCampus Police sion of firearms on Department executed school property (F), 1 two search warrants on count of two separate dorm possession/receiving rooms on the Campus of stolen property (MHinds CC on February 6, Misdemeanor). Bond 2026. A significant was set for each defenSubscribe t Call today 601-78 LMA-PA Call The 601-783-24 for Birth Announcem Engagemen Upcoming Ev & more! LMA-PA m e m i w W f w o J d d w g v F 5 L H L F 1 a a P H p Welcome to Raymond, Baby Jack! c n R s dant at $225,000. A THANK YOU! A g plea of Not Guilty was The Raymond a - entered for both defen- Fire Department reportA n dants. ed with profound sadF d The Raymond ness the untimely passo f Police Department is ing of long-time RFD t - working closely with the member Jack Hite who c - Hinds County Sheriff’s served Raymond FD for C . Department and intends approximately 32 years. — - to fully cooperate and Jack passed away on r n share evidence they have February 6, 2026, at the w l gathered as it relates to age of 67. He was born d d additional offenses com- on March 31, 1958, in b 9 mitted outside Raymond Vicksburg, Mississippi, d s City Limits. As RPD says to Jack and Lela Hite. d - at the bottom of their According to b : statement, all suspects Raymond FD, Jack held t - are innocent until various roles throughout s 1 proven guilty in a court his tenure, including l o of law. My husband, the secretary, treasurer, and f criminal defense attor- Captain. Additionally, he s t ney, would agree! was the longest-serving t 1 A sincere thanks current employee of H f to the officers of the Hinds Community l h Hinds Campus Police College, with approxio t Department, numerous mately 45 years of serb - civilian employees of vice. If you were familiar m n Hinds who were instru- with Raymond or Hinds, t 1 mental in the investiga- chances are you knew w f tion, and the countless Jack and he more than e g citizens who called in likely helped you along e - and provided RPD with the way. With the many T d videos and information roles Jack filled, includa - related to this case. ing firefighter, policeT ER to BY cjclem G AZETTE ! o The Terry v 83-2441 Woman’s Club will meet t at the Parish Hall, l Episcopal Church of the a Good Shepherd at 3:45 on Thurs. afternoon. t The guest speaker will m be Ina Housley that has C written and published a C book. She is a member e e of the MS Writers Guild. Miss Housley is a Terry native. All members are G urged to attend. AZETTE There is a new beautification committee for the town. This is so 441 desperately needed for the downtown area that has a neglected look at h this time. Their plans are to start at Welcome Sign, City Hall and other ments, pertinent areas of the town. Congratulations to you for taking on this task. There will be more nts, information coming on this inspirational committee! vents, Jo Hester enjoyed joining her college friends for a fun !!! weekend at Orange Beach, AL. It is a tradition that has continued for 24 years! Enjoyed a short S man, counselor, preach- people softer, kinder, er, husband, father, and more patient. Colby many more, the most shared a special bond important role he held with his younger brothwas that of a Christian. er, Jacob. Jacob always With this, we take com- cared for him and profort in knowing that we tected him in ways that will be reunited with him only a brother can. Their one day. Rest in peace, bond was pure, loyal, Jack. Your work here is and full of love, and it is done, and we are confi- something that will dent that you heard the always be part of Colby’s words “Well done, my legacy. good and faithful ser- Although her vant”. heart is broken, Sara Visitation was takes comfort in knowFebruary 10, 2026, from ing that Colby is now 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at free from pain, free from Lakewood Funeral limitations, and finally Home. A Celebration of at peace. May the Alford Life service was held on and Reid families be February 11, 2026, at filled with comfort and 11:00am in the Chapel mercy during this most at Lakewood. Burial was difficult time. at Lakewood Memorial Services will be Park. Please keep the held at Hinds Hite family in your Independent Methodist prayers during this diffi- Church in Raymond, MS cult time. on February 14, 2026 In continued sad- with visitation starting ness, 20-year-old at 11:00am with service Raymondite Colby to follow at 11:30am. Alford, son of Sara Reid The Lord giveth and big brother to Jacob and the Lord taketh Alford, passed away on away. February 8, 2026. In his Amongst so obituary, Sara wrote much sorrow for our that from the moment he Raymond friends who came into this world, passed away this week, I Colby was deeply loved am filled with thankful- — and he gave that love ness to announce the right back in the purest birth of John “Jack” way. Colby lived with Gibson disabilities his entire life, born at 11:33am on but that was never what February 5, 2026 to defined him. What delighted parents Mary defined him was his Margaret beautiful spirit, his gen- John tle soul, and that con- stant smile that could months old himself, is light up any room. ready to take on the Colby loved the duties of a big brother. simple things — the Both mother and baby things that really matter. are happy and healthy! He loved sitting outside, My Bob is looking forlistening to the sounds ward to some rough and of nature. The wind, the tumble shenanigans birds, the quiet with his only boy moments where every- cousins. All thanks be thing felt calm. That’s to God for this beautiful where he seemed happi- new life. est. Colby was loved by everyone who met him. Be kind and sufThere was something fer well. about him that made N Y CAROLYN CLEMENTS ments@bellsouth.net or visit with Pat Thornton Lunch will follow at the other day. She Eslavas on County Line looked fabulous and, as Road. always, full of new ideas! The MS Creative Collec- Governors Arts Awards tors Antique Club will is coming up shortly on meet Wed at 10 o’clock, Feb 12th. Christ Methodist Announcements of those Church. Eva Hart will receiving awards will folentertain on the piano. low the presentations. Available Now at HE INDS OUNTY AZETTE $32.00 e-mail Nancy at or call LMA-PA