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Spring Semester Honor Roll at Jones College Announced

Jones College has announced the 2026 Spring Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who . . .

Sunday, May 31 We, the St. John United Methodist Church, cordially invite you and your church family to our LEAP . . .

Politics

Political speaking set for 2026 Neshoba County Fair

This year’s fair has been moved up to June. See who’s slated to speak, and who’s not, at Mississippi’s Giant . . .

Sheriff, Board of Supervisors, and the Jail

There has been some confusion as to the relationship between the Sheriff and Board of Supervisors and who enforces the . . .

Natchez a treasure to be visited

Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day . . .

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Alleged Shooting at Sheriff Chancelor’s Quitman Home
By BELINDA ALLEN
Fri,05/29/26-4:00PM , 1,546 Reads
Just before midnight on Saturday, May 23, Sheriff Anthony Chancelor radioed in and reported that he heard someone fire off 5-6 shots outside his home on Betty Circle in Quitman.
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Clarke County Memorial Day Program
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Fri,05/29/26-5:00PM , 508 Reads
Clarke County VFW Post 4982 held its Annual Memorial Day Program in the Clarke County Courthouse on Monday, May 25.

After opening the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the National Anthem, Post 4982 Quartermaster David Morgan gave a speech explaining the significance of the day and why it is observed.
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Sheriff, Board of Supervisors, and the Jail
By BELINDA ALLEN
Sat,05/30/26-10:00AM , 956 Reads
There has been some confusion as to the relationship between the Sheriff and Board of Supervisors and who enforces the grand jury report of the jail.

The Clarke County Board of Supervisors (BOS) does not have any authority over the Sheriff.

The Sheriff is hired by the voters of each county.
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STAC Exceeds Goal and Raises $41,000!
By SUBMITTED
Sat,05/30/26-3:00PM , 336 Reads
This couldn’t have happened without all of the amazing people in Clarke County. We can’t thank everyone enough for all the hard work, donations, and support. It truly means the world to those who benefit from the funds raised. As always, STAC will be back again next year in May, so put it in your calendar now!

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Quitman, 39355, MS

Current Temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 2%
Max Temp: 91°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 94°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 62%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 8:41 PM
Moon Set: 5:38 AM

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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