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Mississippi Cattlemen, Farm Bureau Federation have beef with Trump

President Trump says the beef deal announced Friday “will reduce prices for Americans while giving space for our Great American . . .

Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs

The $326,000 expansion investment features the installation of new manufacturing equipment and includes a production line that will increase slicing . . .

The Rock at Southern Miss gets a new name

A 10-year naming rights deal between Southern Miss and Renasant Bank will net the athletic program nearly $14 million. M.M . . .

Supervisors Issue Proclamation in Memory of Late Firefighter

At the regularly scheduled Clarke County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 17, the supervisors issued a proclamation in memory . . .

Five candidates to vie for Hinds County DA in special election

Former DA Jody Owens pleaded guilty to federal charges this summer prompting the need for a special election to fill . . .

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Supervisors Issue Proclamation in Memory of Late Firefighter
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,08/22/26-3:00PM , 781 Reads
At the regularly scheduled Clarke County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 17, the supervisors issued a proclamation in memory of Eugene Arrington, Jr., a local volunteer firefighter who recently passed away.

The proclamation honoring the service he provided stated the following:
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Crime Report for August 11, 2026 - August 17, 2026
By SUBMITTED
Fri,08/21/26-10:00AM , 785 Reads
The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.

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Changes at the Quitman Sports Complex
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,08/20/26-3:15PM , 613 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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Business of the Month SPOTLIGHT: Majure Jewelry & Gifts
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Wed,08/19/26-4:45PM , 624 Reads
The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce was elated to name Majure Jewelry & Gifts, located at 105 Main Street in Quitman, as the Business of the Month SPOTLIGHT for the month of August.

This wonderful business has been a staple in the community for 75 amazing years.
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