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Rivers (front) and John Helmert (back), public defender and part of his defense team, listens as the prosecution questions witnesses.
A change of venue hearing was held in the Forrest County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning in reference to the case of Bricen Rivers, who was indicted on charges of capital murder, grand theft auto and tampering with physical evidence in February of 2025. Rivers is alleged to have murdered his ex-girlfriend and student living in Forrest County, Lauren Johansen, in July of 2024.
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Conville is professor emeritus of communication studies and service-learning at The University of Southern Mississippi and a long-time resident of Hattiesburg where he is a member of University Baptist Church. He can be reached at rlconville@yahoo.com.
You, along with millions of other American citizens may be wondering where those tense confrontations in Minneapolis came from. What brought those 3,000 ICE agents to the Twin Cities and the angry citizens into the streets?
Many different streams of action and policy flowed together to create the great river of violence and fear that is flowing through our nation today. Here is just one of those streams. Let me connect the dots as I see them.
By Dick Conville on
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Conville is professor emeritus of communication studies and service-learning at The University of Southern Mississippi and a long-time resident of Hattiesburg where he is a member of University Baptist Church. He can be reached at rlconville@yahoo.com.
You, along with millions of other American citizens may be wondering where those tense confrontations in Minneapolis came from. What brought those 3,000 ICE agents to the Twin Cities and the angry citizens into the streets?
Many different streams of action and policy flowed together to create the great river of violence and fear that is flowing through our nation today. Here is just one of those streams. Let me connect the dots as I see them.
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The Carroll County Board of Supervisors along with the Municipalities of North Carrollton, Carrollton, and Vaiden have signed a Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency due to the threat of an ice storm.
Carroll County officials, Carroll County Sheriffs Department, Carroll County Fire Services encourage all citizens to be prepared and avoid all travel during the winter weather event. It will not be safe to travel. Through social media, and all other various news outlets Carroll County officials will be providing updates.
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The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team enters the 2026 season with unfinished business.
The Wildcats are coming off one of the most successful campaigns in program history, finishing as the National runner-up while winning the MACCC and Region 23 titles. While the run fell just short, head coach Michael Avalon believes last season provided valuable perspective — and motivation — for a roster that returns key pieces.
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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Stewart were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. B.T. Strum officiated the services.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. until service time at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona.
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Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Stewart were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. B.T. Strum officiated the services.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. until service time at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona.
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Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Stewart were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. B.T. Strum officiated the services.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. until service time at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona.
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Mary Allen Campbell Moore age 93, who was lovingly referred to as "Nanu" by many people who knew her and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home in Carrollton on Jan. 17.
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Mary Allen Campbell Moore age 93, who was lovingly referred to as "Nanu" by many people who knew her and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home in Carrollton on Jan. 17.
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Mary Allen Campbell Moore age 93, who was lovingly referred to as "Nanu" by many people who knew her and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home in Carrollton on Jan. 17.
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A graveside service for Annie Rene Carter Armstrong of Winona was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at Michie Cemetery near Vaiden. The Rev. Trey Miller will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Andrew Allen, Lee Sparks, C. J. Helms, Cade Ansley, Joey Ansley, E. J. Swims, and Brennan Jones.
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A graveside service for Annie Rene Carter Armstrong of Winona was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at Michie Cemetery near Vaiden. The Rev. Trey Miller will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Andrew Allen, Lee Sparks, C. J. Helms, Cade Ansley, Joey Ansley, E. J. Swims, and Brennan Jones.
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The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one. Course changes happen about every 1,000 years when the channel clogs up with silt, flow slows, and floods get higher. The last one happened around the 12th century.
By Kelley Williams - Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum on
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The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one. Course changes happen about every 1,000 years when the channel clogs up with silt, flow slows, and floods get higher. The last one happened around the 12th century.
By Kelley Williams - Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum on
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The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one. Course changes happen about every 1,000 years when the channel clogs up with silt, flow slows, and floods get higher. The last one happened around the 12th century.
By Kelley Williams - Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum on
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Pictured are Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett and Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District Kevin Wilson at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Winona.
Kevin Wilson says he walked away from school after the 10th grade so he could work and help his struggling family, a decision that now anchors the life story he is taking to voters as a Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
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