In 2025, we said goodbye to those whose lives were distinguished by service to their communities. We note the passing of government officials, a longtime economic developer, a media personality, ...

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The Detroit automaker said that the recall ...

Max Larry Doolittle, 88, passed away December 21, 2025, at UMC in Jackson, MS suddenly, yet peacefully. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 27 at 1 p.m. with services beginning at 2 p.m. in ...

STARKVILLE – Hundreds of patients who received mammograms performed at the Center for Breast Health and Imaging over the past two years are now being told to have their exams re-evaluated. Baptist ...

NOXUBEE COUNTY — Derrick Bernard Wallace, 42, died Dec. 19, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Springhill M.B. Church in Macon, with ...

WEST POINT — Nannie J. Bennett, 91 died Dec. 17, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Mt. Hermom M.B. Church, with Tim Brinkley officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

CALEDONIA — Caleb Wayna Cistrunk, 23, died Dec. 15, 2025, in Columbus. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Mt. Vernon Church, with Brandon Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial ...

A true steel magnolia, Susan Juanita Johnson Baird was a fierce and loyal warrior wrapped in kindness and compassion. She carried herself with the grace and poise of a southern woman. When it was time ...

ALBANY, Ga. — The Rev. Perry Dismuke, 67, died Dec. 17, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Zion Gate M.B. Church, with James A. Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Union ...

COLUMBUS — Laverne Ellis, 64, died Dec. 20, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Word Church International in Crawford, with Bobby Lee ...

JACKSON — Catina Miller Fearce, 53, died Dec. 20, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, at St. John M.B. Church, with John Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the ...

COLUMBUS — Frank Gore, 78, died Dec. 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Stephen Chapel M.B. Church, with the Rev. Joe Lee Peoples ...