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The 1894 State of Mississippi Flag no longer flys over the City Hall of Louisville and will be taken down across the state soon.

Local COVID-19 cases up by 47; county deaths stand at 5

The number of COVID-19 cases in Winston County increased by 47 cases over the past week, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Local COVID-19 cases up by 4

The number of COVID-19 cases in Webster County increased by four over the past week, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.

May jobless rate drops to 8.1%

Webster County’s unemployment rate decreased by 5 percentage points in May. The county’s jobless rate in May was 8.1%, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Throw back Thursday looks back at these Rotary Seniors from January of 2004.

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William H. “Bill” Taylor

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William H. “Bill” Taylor went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020, at OCH in Starkville with his daughter, Lara Taylor, and son, Keith Taylor at his side. Bill was the Pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Eupora, MS, and City Councilman for the Town of Ackerman, MS. Bill was born in Long Beach, MS to Rev. and Mrs.

Vollie Gene Miller ACC, USN (Ret) “Chief”

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Vollie Gene Miller ACC, (Ret) “Chief” peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved and dedicated husband of Janice Todaro Miller for 39 years. Son of the late Joseph Vollie Miller and Myrtle Allbritton Miller. Loving father of Elizabeth M. Campbell (Brent) and Jennifer M. Andras.

Robert Davis "Bob" Griffin Jr.

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:37 AM

Robert Davis "Bob" Griffin Jr., aged 67, of Florence, MS, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born to Robert Davis “Buck” Griffin, Sr., and Lorena Doss “Lo” Griffin of Eupora, Mississippi. After graduating from Eupora High School, Bob served in the National Guard.

Randle Lamar “R.L.” Love

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:33 AM

Randle Lamar “R.L.” Love, 92, of Centralia passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia with his family by his side. He was born on September 7, 1927 the son of Martin Randle and Carrie Mae (McClain) Love in Wair, Mississippi. He married the love of his life and best friend Helen L.

Martin V. Boatner

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:19 AM

Martin V. Boatner, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services were at 12 noon Saturday, June 27 at Mars Hill Cemetery with Bro. Scott Boatner and Bro. Mark Mayo officiating. Interment followed in Mars Hill Cemetery.

Lorene “Rene” Manning

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:13 AM

Graveside services for Lorene “Rene” Manning were held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. from Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County with Rev. Dwight Fleming officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Manning, 94, of Winston County, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

James Frank Snow

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:11 AM

James Frank Snow, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment were at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Mike Fondren officiating. James Frank was born November 20, 1937, to Herbert and Otis Lee Johnson Snow.

Mr. James Edwin Palmer

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:09 AM

Mr. James Edwin Palmer, 80, farmer, died June 19, 2020 at his residence in Webster County. Funeral Services were held 11:00AM Monday June 22, 2020 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Webster Memorial Garden Cemetery. Rev. Travis Gray officiated.

Hughes Allen Burt

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:07 AM

Hughes Allen Burt, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation was the day of the service from 9:30 a.m.

Throw back Thursday looks back at these Rotary Seniors from January of 2004.

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