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Titus Pace and his mother, Mary Ann Pace, smile big on the one-year anniversary of his successful heart surgery. Despite one thing after another, Titus continues to smile throughout his health struggles. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Rejoicing in miracles: Titus’ long road to recovery
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Thu,11/25/21-8:00AM , 2,211 Reads
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of stories on miracles.
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Joan Harry sits next to the display about the “Rebel” train that once ran through Marion County at the Marion County Historical Museum Railroad Exhibit that opened Nov. 20. Harry served as a hostess on the train. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Hostess at museum exhibit
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Wed,11/24/21-7:00PM , 1,850 Reads
Saturday afternoon, the Marion County Historical Museum & Archives opened its railroad exhibit. One of the special items on hand was not the exhibit, but who was there. Joan Harry of Columbia, who will be turning 99 years old in December, was also once a hostess on the train “Rebel,” which came through Marion County.
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Mississippi legislators, from left, Rep. Bill Pigott, R-Tylertown, Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, and Rep. Ken Morgan, R-Morgantown, provided an update on the upcoming legislative session at the MCDP Catchy Friday on Nov. 19 at the Marion County BusinessPlex Community Room. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Legislators speak at Catchy Friday
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Wed,11/24/21-12:20PM , 1,264 Reads
Members of the Mississippi legislation spoke Nov. 19 at the Marion County Development Partnership Catchy Friday, which was held at the Marion County BusinessPlex Community Room.
Miss. Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, said it has been a privilege to represent Marion County the past 10 years, and she hopes she can continue doing so.
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Retired Veterans Service Officer Dewey Blansett, left, receives a plaque from Board of Supervisors President Raymon “Tater” Rowell for his time and dedication for the nearly 10 years he served the county’s veterans. Blansett retired on Nov. 12. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Blansett retires as VSO
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Sun,11/21/21-10:00AM , 2,435 Reads
Anyone calling or visiting the Marion County Veterans Service Office this week likely noticed that a familiar face is no longer there. Veterans Service Officer Dewey Blansett retired Nov. 12 after nearly 10 years in the position.
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