Archive - 2013
April 2nd
Billy Martin Shepherd Sr., age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 1, 2013.
Born in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Fletcher Brian Shepherd and Lettie Smith Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Lang.
Billy was a longtime member of Englewood Baptist Church and former member of Edgemont Baptist Church. A faithful servant of God, Billy served as Director of Royal Ambassadors of both churches and a group leader for the Awana Club at Englewood. He retired after 35 years with Barcalounger in 2000.
Baylor wishes they could have Easter Sunday back. Just hours after their Louisville male counterparts manhandled the Duke Blue Devils on Easter Sunday to advance to the Men’s Final Four, the Louisville women continued their March Madness journey in attempting to do the same, by defeating the #1 ranked Baylor Bears, 82-81, in what many are calling the greatest upset in college women’s basketball history. Baylor’s star phenom Brittney Griner saw her stellar college career come to a resounding halt, in what was a game she will not soon forget.
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to help host a baby shower in West Point. I was asked to bring finger foods, and although I considered a few different options, I really knew what I wanted to make from the moment I was asked.
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Tuesday marked the first day of the second trial involving 24-year-old Rashawn Ivy, who is expected to testify this week in defense of an allegation that he shot his ex-girlfriend in the head in 2010.
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Readers are sure to be in “Duress” after Luncheon With Books at noon today, but it’s not a bad thing.
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The number of diagnosed cases of Autism has risen drastically in the past two decades.
Unfortunately, education about the condition has not seen as dramatic an increase. For many, exposure has been limited to documentaries and movies made about individuals who suffer from Autism.
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April 1st
Margaret Russell Templeton, age 86, died March 30, 2013, at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Welch’s Funeral Home in Starkville, beginning at noon with funeral services at 1pm.
Mrs. Templeton was born on August 1, 1926, in West Point, Miss. She was a graduate of West Point High School. On June 1, 1946, she married Charles Edward (Buddy) Templeton. They made their home in Starkville, where they raised their three boys. Mrs. Templeton worked for Dr. Emmett Black as a dental hygienist and secretary for many years.
Rebecca’s Rooms, a charity dedicated to remodeling the rooms of disabled children, received a nice contribution from the American Legion Riders, Post 38 on Saturday.
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West Point second baseman Chris Gibson gets ready for a ground ball in the infield during Friday’s game against New Hope. Today, West Point travel to play Oxford for a 5 p.m. JV start, and the varsity team will look to secure a district win at 7 p.m. Photo by Will Nations
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The mother of a female juvenile, both of whom reside in West Point, has taken legal action against the McDonald’s restaurant in West Point, claiming negligence and failure to control employees.
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