Remembering one who gave all

The sound of Taps wafted through the trees and across the field on the Collins family farm on Monday afternoon, as a crowd of 50-plus gathered to honor fallen veterans and to unveil a new memorial monument just outside the town of Scooba.

Republican Primary set For June 7

The Republican Primary for the Third Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives will be held on June 7. There will be no Democratic Primary.

Looking Back: 10 Years Ago: Harris named manager of Kemper Lake

Here are the a few items of interest from issues of The Kemper County Messenger from one, five, 10, 25, 50 and 80 years ago.

News

Bizzy B’s: A unique place full of treasures

While she doesn’t have any bear traps for sell at this moment, Virginia Vanderwalker contends you can find many other interesting items on display at Bizzy B’s, her consignment shop located in downtown DeKalb.

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Sports

EMCC Lions close out successful baseball season

East Mississippi Community College’s successful 2022 baseball season came to a close earlier this month with a 10-4 setback to fourth-seeded Hinds during this week’s NJCAA Region 23 Baseball Tournament being played at Dub Herring Park on the Pearl River Community College campus.

Governor’s Job Fair coming to The Communiversity

Dozens of potential employers will interview job seekers and accept applications during the Governor’s Job Fair that will take place June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Communiversity at East Mississippi Community College.

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Cotton acreage increases, exceeding early estimate

Early May delivered favorable weather conditions for most of Mississippi’s cotton producers, allowing them to get their crops in the ground at the ideal time.

New Scooba playground dedicated

It was easy to note in the face and voice of Scooba Mayor Craig Nave Jr. the pride and sense of accomplishment he felt as he looked over the new playground that stands behind his community’s town Hall.

One dead in weekend shooting

A shooting this past Saturday night has left one person, Marquise Crosby, 26, dead as the Kemper County Sheriff’s investigators continue the search for three suspects involved in the incident.

Relay For Life Set for June 4

Come one, come all — wear your hat!

Looking Back: 25 Years Ago: Preston VFD conducts water shuttle

Here are a few items of interest from issues of The Kemper County Messenger from one, five, 10, 25, 50 and 80 years ago.

Kemper County High School Beta Club receives Honors

Kemper County School District is proud to announce that Kemper County High School is a 2021-2022 National Beta School of Merit and District of Distinction.

Career and technical students help clean up

A Campus Clean Up Day at John C. Stennis Career & Technical Center. Career and technical students at John C. Stennis career and technical center hosted a campus cleanup day on May 4.

Complete Graduate list for East Mississippi Community College

East Mississippi Community College held spring 2022 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6 at the Golden Triangle campus and Saturday, May 7, at the college’s Scooba campus.

EMCC announces Phi Theta Kappa 2022 officers

East Mississippi Community College has named the 2022 officers for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters on the college’s Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses.

KCHS, KA graduations set for Friday

Approximately 100 students will graduate from two DeKalb-based high schools on Friday night as both Kemper County High school and Kemper Academy hold their 2022 graduation ceremonies.

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Cheatham named new KA football coach

Kemper Academy caught a big fish in the hiring of new head football coach, Steve Cheatham. Cheatham is the former head coach at East Central Community College and has also served as head coach at both Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School, as well as assistant coach at both.

New district lines plan in works

Kemper County Circuit Clerk Shirley Jackson addressed the Kemper County Board of Supervisors during its regular Monday morning meeting requesting the time line of when the new supervisors voting lines would be drawn and approved.

Auto Parts Center & Hardware partners with Parts City Auto Parts

Auto Parts Center & Hardware, located at 16581 Hwy 16 East is now partnered with Parts City Auto Parts, a brand of Ozark Automotive Distributors developed specifically for supplying parts and business support to independently-owned auto parts businesses.

Vandevender shares background on Historical Association

The Kemper County Historical Association met on May 9, at the Historical Museum.

Looking Back: 50 Years Ago: Census reveals interesting numbers for Kemper County

Here are a few items from issues of The Kemper County Messenger from one, five, 10, 25, 50 and 80 years ago.

EMCC finishes 3rd in Ozark Region standings ahead of National Finals Rodeo

The EMCC rodeo teams closed out the regular-season portion of their NIRA Ozark Region schedules with a second-place men’s finish and a third-place women’s finish at Northwest Mississippi Community College’s annual Ranger Rodeo.

EMCC graduates 500 students

East Mississippi Community College held spring 2022 commencement ceremonies Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the college’s Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses.

County allows medical marijuana business

By not opting out by the May 3 deadline Kemper County, the Town of DeKalb, and the Town of Scooba all kept the door open to the possibility of the medical marijuana business locating and operating in the county.

Elected officials pay raised

Action taken during the 2022 Mississippi Legislative Session granted pay increases to 17 elected officials in Kemper County.

Republican congressional primary election set for June 7

Election season is upon us again, although there will be a very limited slate for Kemper County voters to consider.

Obituaries

Darnell remembered as honest, helpful person

John Paul D a r n e l l , who died at his home on M o n d a y morning, March 10 following a two-and-half-year battle with cancer, was remembered by those who knew and worked with him as a man of his word who was always available when a need arose.

Barry D. Wright

Funeral services for Barry D. Wright were held Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from Coye Assembly of God in Preston with Rev. Ryan Farmer and Rev. Scott Wright officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Audrey Denise Rash

Funeral services for Audrey Denise Rash, 54, were held at 11 a.m., October 1 at Mt. Pleasant #2 Cemetery. Dr. Curtis Johnson officiated.

Linda Ann Millsaps

Graveside services for Linda Ann Millsaps will be Friday, September 24, 2021, at 11 am, at Cumberland Cemetery in Cedar Bluff, MS. Brother Chris Gully will be officiating. Mrs. Millsaps, 70, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her residence. Stephens Funeral Home - Dekalb is honored to be handling her arrangements.

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