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Quitman Sports Hall of Fame Seeks Support

The Quitman Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. invites your organization to support our annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet in Spring . . .

When grudges kill good ideas

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann wrote a column recently saying he will introduce, for the second straight year, a bill in . . .

Work on Train Depot has Begun

Work on the Train Depot in Quitman has officially begun. According to an update provided by Quitman Mayor Chris Reeves . . .

New Sinkhole Forming and an Update on the Water Situation in Quitman

The City of Quitman is working on how to fix a new sinkhole that has been found. At the Board . . .

The Potential for Transformation

In Matthew 9:16-17, Jesus talks of the futility of trying to make old things compatible with new experiences. You don’t . . .

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Bible Verse
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Thu,08/20/26-1:44PM , 39 Reads
17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Habakkuk 3:17-18

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New Sinkhole Forming and an Update on the Water Situation in Quitman
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,08/20/26-3:30PM , 48 Reads
The City of Quitman is working on how to fix a new sinkhole that has been found.

At the Board of Aldermen meeting on August 4, Mayor Chris Reeves notified the board about the issue and explained what is being done about it so far.
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Changes at the Quitman Sports Complex
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,08/20/26-3:15PM , 147 Reads
Changes are being made at the sports complex in Quitman to prepare for fall sports this year. Quitman Mayor Chris Reeves provided information about the park at the Board of Aldermen meeting on August 4.
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DAV Chapter 56 Building Renovated and Dedicated
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,08/20/26-3:00PM , 63 Reads
After a few months of renovations, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 56 building in Highland Park was officially dedicated and is fully active assisting veterans obtain their benefits.
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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 97°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 99°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 49%
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:16 PM
Moon Set: NA

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 107. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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