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Clarke County residents came out to show support and offer encouragement to the 2027 Clarke County Distinguished Young Woman Lily . . .

Salter: As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive

Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: As America moves beyond the national celebrations of the 250th anniversary . . .

Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards

In Mississippi, 18 restaurants were recognized with either an Award of Excellence or a Best of Award of Excellence. Those . . .

Opinion: America may be messy and flawed, but it also is rock solid

We are far from Christmas, but a famous scene in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” is worth remembering as . . .

Church News

July 13-18 Northrup Chapel Baptist Church, located at 2602 Highway 145 South in Quitman, invites all kids to attend their . . .

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Foster Grandparent Program Shows Some Love to Diversicare Residents
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,07/11/26-3:00PM , 402 Reads
The Lauderdale County Foster Grandparent Program, which is sponsored by Multi-County Community Service Agency and serves in Lauderdale County, Clarke County, Kemper County, and Jasper County, recently showed the residents of Diversicare in Quitman a little love by bringing different needed items to gift the residents with.
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Another Sink Hole in Quitman
By SUBMITTED
Fri,07/10/26-4:45PM , 145 Reads
A message from The City of Quitman:

Unfortunately, we have discovered another sink hole. It was caused by another collapsed clay sewer line. This one is located on North Archusa Ave. Hwy. 145 across from Los Totopos. We don't think this one will be as bad to repair as the one we had on Franklin Ave.
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From Wanted to Captured by QPD!
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Fri,07/10/26-4:30PM , 236 Reads
Geovante Pierre Carter, age 34 from Stonewall, was successfully captured by the Quitman Police Department on Monday, July 6, 2026.

He has been charged with aggravated domestic violence, attempted kidnapping, and probation violation.
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Bible Verse
By SUBMITTED
Sun,07/12/26-12:00PM , 134 Reads
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
— Isaiah 6:8

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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 71°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 94%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 71%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 4:45 AM
Moon Set: 7:50 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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