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Employees of the Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center walked off the job Friday after not receiving any pay since Nov. 7, shutting down the facility.
In an email sent Friday morning to Leflore County Sheriff James Payne and Leflore County Administrator Cynthia Stanciel and shared with the Commonwealth, Leflore County and Youth Court Judge James Littleton said the detention center shut down since no employees of the center were at work to provide security, book juveniles held there or perform drug tests, among other services.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Employees of the Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center walked off the job Friday after not receiving any pay since Nov. 7, shutting down the facility.
In an email sent Friday morning to Leflore County Sheriff James Payne and Leflore County Administrator Cynthia Stanciel and shared with the Commonwealth, Leflore County and Youth Court Judge James Littleton said the detention center shut down since no employees of the center were at work to provide security, book juveniles held there or perform drug tests, among other services.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Employees of the Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center walked off the job Friday after not receiving any pay since Nov. 7, shutting down the facility.
In an email sent Friday morning to Leflore County Sheriff James Payne and Leflore County Administrator Cynthia Stanciel and shared with the Commonwealth, Leflore County and Youth Court Judge James Littleton said the detention center shut down since no employees of the center were at work to provide security, book juveniles held there or perform drug tests, among other services.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Employees of the Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center walked off the job Friday after not receiving any pay since Nov. 7, shutting down the facility.
In an email sent Friday morning to Leflore County Sheriff James Payne and Leflore County Administrator Cynthia Stanciel and shared with the Commonwealth, Leflore County and Youth Court Judge James Littleton said the detention center shut down since no employees of the center were at work to provide security, book juveniles held there or perform drug tests, among other services.
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Psalms 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect:
The word of the Lord is tried:
He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him.
God is known by His name Jehovah, a God performing and perfecting what He begins in Providence as well as creation.
Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the hosts of them.
There is no flaw in God’s work, nor any fault to be found with what He does.
Ecclesiastes 3:14
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Gwendolyn Hemphill Steed passed away Tuesday, January 6, at her residence in Madison at the age of 95. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Money, MS, to Judge Roy and Velma Hemphill. She spent her younger years in Money until the family moved to Winona. In high school in Winona, Gwen excelled in sports and developed a love of horses. She had a unique ability to work with young horses and began training and showing Tennessee walking horses after high school, winning many awards. Her love of horses continued throughout her life.
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Raymond Keys Sanders passed away Friday, January 2, at his home in Greenwood. Graveside services were held at 2 P.M. on Monday, Jan. 5, at Evergreen Cemetery with Dr. Jim Phillips officiated the services. Visitation was held from noon until 1:15 P.M. on Monday prior to the service at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home.
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Mr. Dale Sudduth passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23. He was born In Winona on June 17, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Christine Cook Sudduth; and sister, Laura “Doll” Sudduth.
He is survived by his brother, Jerry Sudduth, and wife Lisa, of Texas; niece, Leah Sudduth; nephew, Justin Sudduth; Aunt, Maxine Lowery; and cousins, Wanda Blaylock (David) and Charlie Lowery - among many others.
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Mr. Dale Sudduth passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23. He was born In Winona on June 17, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Christine Cook Sudduth; and sister, Laura “Doll” Sudduth.
He is survived by his brother, Jerry Sudduth, and wife Lisa, of Texas; niece, Leah Sudduth; nephew, Justin Sudduth; Aunt, Maxine Lowery; and cousins, Wanda Blaylock (David) and Charlie Lowery - among many others.
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Mr. Dale Sudduth passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23. He was born In Winona on June 17, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Christine Cook Sudduth; and sister, Laura “Doll” Sudduth.
He is survived by his brother, Jerry Sudduth, and wife Lisa, of Texas; niece, Leah Sudduth; nephew, Justin Sudduth; Aunt, Maxine Lowery; and cousins, Wanda Blaylock (David) and Charlie Lowery - among many others.
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Funeral services for Kathy Loftin Permenter were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30 in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Winona Garden of Memory. The Rev. David Cain officiated the service, assisted by Mr. Tally Noah. Pallbearers were Todd Burrell, Taylor Burrell, Tally Noah, Leith Loftin, Devin Loftin, Destin Moore, and Stewart Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Michelle Atkinson, Holley Mitchell, Amy Price, and Mandy Jones.
Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
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Margaret Marie Kendrick Heath, 74, of Duck Hill, MS passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson.
She was born on May 13, 1951, in Winona, she was the beloved daughter of John D. "Skeet" Kendrick and Betty Jean Kendrick.
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Thomas “Tom” Eugene Lord, 79, of Ridgeland, formerly of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation was held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Williams & Lord Funeral Home and graveside services followed at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton. Rev. Phillip Dearman officiated the services.
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Dear Editor,
I’m responding to a recent post made on Facebook by State Representative Karl Olver over remarks made by Congressman Bennie Thompson in a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
For the purpose of recognizing the representative as a constituent of Mr. Thompson, I will refer to the representative as Karl. I appreciate Karl making the post on Facebook.
Firstly, it reveals a lot about who he is as an individual that has bought in to how many of his colleagues try to “excite” their supporters.
By ORMAN KNOX - Submitted on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Dear Editor,
I’m responding to a recent post made on Facebook by State Representative Karl Olver over remarks made by Congressman Bennie Thompson in a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
For the purpose of recognizing the representative as a constituent of Mr. Thompson, I will refer to the representative as Karl. I appreciate Karl making the post on Facebook.
Firstly, it reveals a lot about who he is as an individual that has bought in to how many of his colleagues try to “excite” their supporters.
By ORMAN KNOX - Submitted on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Dear Editor,
I’m responding to a recent post made on Facebook by State Representative Karl Olver over remarks made by Congressman Bennie Thompson in a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
For the purpose of recognizing the representative as a constituent of Mr. Thompson, I will refer to the representative as Karl. I appreciate Karl making the post on Facebook.
Firstly, it reveals a lot about who he is as an individual that has bought in to how many of his colleagues try to “excite” their supporters.
By ORMAN KNOX - Submitted on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Among all the Ole Miss football players, coaches and fans reveling in the postseason success of the Rebels, one of the happiest has to be Keith Carter, the school’s athletic director.
The victories over Tulane in the first round and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl have vindicated Carter and his then risky decision to cut ties immediately with Lane Kiffin after Kiffin had decided to take the coaching job at Louisiana State University.
By Tim Kalich on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Among all the Ole Miss football players, coaches and fans reveling in the postseason success of the Rebels, one of the happiest has to be Keith Carter, the school’s athletic director.
The victories over Tulane in the first round and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl have vindicated Carter and his then risky decision to cut ties immediately with Lane Kiffin after Kiffin had decided to take the coaching job at Louisiana State University.
By Tim Kalich on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Among all the Ole Miss football players, coaches and fans reveling in the postseason success of the Rebels, one of the happiest has to be Keith Carter, the school’s athletic director.
The victories over Tulane in the first round and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl have vindicated Carter and his then risky decision to cut ties immediately with Lane Kiffin after Kiffin had decided to take the coaching job at Louisiana State University.
By Tim Kalich on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker addresses the crowd at the 20 Under 40 Celebration.
The Pine Belt News and Signature Magazine are proud to announce the fifth annual class of “20 Under 40.” The initiative was conceived to recognize the best and brightest in this very important demographic, representing the future of our community. The 2026 class of 20 Under 40 was celebrated Thursday evening. Their stories will be told in The Pine Belt News on January 29 and in the February edition of Signature Magazine.
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