Medical marijuana measure on ballot
A medical marijuana measure is on the ballot–Ballot Measure 1–and state officials say not only the proposal, but how people are to vote on the measure, is likely to be confusing to voters. In addition, the wording of the original Initiative 65, plus a legislature-authored alternate, labeled Alternate 65A, muddles both measures. Basically, if you…
Read MoreMeasure calls for runoff to decide some offices
One of the ballot measures appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot removes the electoral vote requirement for election to governor and other state offices –lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor, state treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and commissioner of insurance. Presently a candidate for governor or the other elected state offices must receive…
Read MoreSupervisor, school board, others on Nov. 3 ballot
Countians will vote for president and vice president; a U.S. Senate and U.S. House seat when they go to the polls Nov. 3. Nine presidential contenders are on the ballot, but the majority of voters will only concern themselves with the Democrat ticket of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris and the Republican ticket of Donald…
Read MoreMary Holmes
Mary Holmes April 26, 1936 – Oct. 11, 2020 Funeral services for Mary Holmes, 84, of Parrottsville, TN, were Oct. 14, 2020, at Capps Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Perry officiating, burial in the Holmes Family Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes died at her residence Oct. 11, 2020. She was born April 26, 1936, in Franklinton to…
Read MoreJamall Mark
Jamall Mark Jan. 19, 1994 – Oct. 1, 2020 Jamall Mark, 26, of Tylertown, died Oct. 1, 2020, in Pike County. Mark was born Jan. 19, 1994, in McComb to the late Austin Mark and Dazie Alford. A funeral service was Oct. 7, 2020, at The Acts of Holiness Temple in McComb, Apostle Kuri McCray…
Read MoreRicky Mapes
Ricky Mapes July 12, 1979 – Oct. 5, 2020 Former co-owner of Tylertown Florist, Ricky D. Mapes, 41, of Lumberton, died Oct. 5, 2020, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. A memorial service was Oct. 17, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. He was born on July 12, 1979,…
Read MoreOliver Smith, Sr.
Oliver Smith, Sr. July 24, 1926 – Oct. 5, 2020 Oliver Smith, Sr., 94, of the Mt. Canaan community of Tylertown, died Oct. 5, 2020. Smith was born July 24, 1926, in Pike County, to John Smith and Mollie Jackson-Smith. A graveside service was Oct. 9, 2020, at Mount Canaan Cemetery, Tylertown, Rev. Timothy Hughes…
Read MoreBetty Jo McCants
Betty Jo McCants March 16, 1936 – Oct. 11, 2020 Betty Jo McCants, 84, died Oct. 11, 2020. She was born March 16, 1936, in Tylertown to the late Charlie C. and Carrie Crawford Purvis. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, E. H. “Mac” McCants and two…
Read MoreSherri Lozano
Sherri Lozano Sept. 28, 1957 – Oct. 12, 2020 Sherri Hutchinson Lozano, 63, died Oct. 12, 2020. She was born Sept. 28, 1957, in Independence, LA, to Marvin and Sally Hutchinson. She attended Spring Creek High School. She continued her education by earning a bachelor’s degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and a master’s degree at…
Read MoreChristopher Ball
Christopher Ball Sept. 20, 1989 – Sept. 22, 2020 Christopher A. Ball, 31, of New Orleans, died Sept. 22, 2020, at his residence in New Orleans. He was the son of Christy Ball born Sept. 20, 1989. Services were Oct. 10, 2020 at Faith Walker Church, New Orleans, pastor Joshua Osbey officiating, burial in the…
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