Richland News

11/10/2024

"But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." Psalms 37:11

11/08/2024

Florence VFW to celebrate 75th Anniversary on Veteran’s Day

By Susie A. Wolfe

The only Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Rankin County is celebrating its Seventy-fifth Anniversary on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. Governor Tate Reeves, who is from Florence, will be a guest as well as the State VFW Commander.

The Post has many pieces of memorabilia that veterans or their family have donated like flags, photos or “trench art” from wars like shells. See photos attached. To donate, bring pieces to the Post, but they also request the story behind it.

Linda Goff of Richland donated pieces from her uncle and brother including this N**i flag captured by her uncle, Army Sargeant Lewis Hines, at the Battle of the Bulge.

Your support is appreciated to help them continue to their mission is to work in Rankin County to foster camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military and our communities; and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.

All donations are tax deductible. Mail checks to P.O. Box 180294 Richland, MS 39218. For Venmo or Credit Card, email [email protected] or text 601-540-1702.

11/08/2024

Richland-Florence Garden Club Honors Military Veterans

The members of the Richland-Florence Garden Club honored our Veterans by placing patriotic, red, white and blue wreaths at the Blue Star Memorials in Richland and Florence.
Blue Star Markers pay tribute to al those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The National Council of State Garden Clubs adopted the program and began a Blue Star Highway system that covers thousands of miles across the United States. The state of Mississippi has 60 Blue Star and Gold Star markers. The Blue Star was adopted because it had become an icon in World War 2 and was seen on flags and banners in homes for sons and daughters away at war. The inscription on the Blue Star markers reads, “A tribute to the Armed Forces who have defended the United State of America”.
The Richland-Florence Garden Club is a member of the Natchez Trace District of the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, and federated with the National Garden Club, Inc and a member of Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. Please folow us on our FaceBook page at Richland-Florence Garden Club.
Pictured Left to Right: Glenda Scoggins, Annajeral Knight, Susan Harrison, Beverly Hemphil, Shannon Laseter, Cheryl Heinz, Lynn Wynne, Connie Snow, Shirley Wilson, Sandra Hales-Boyd, Minetta Veazey, Shelia Zebert and Debbie Knight.

11/08/2024

All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed Monday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, November 12. Digital media and resources can be accessed 24/7 on our website at cmrls.lib.ms.us.

11/08/2024

11/07/2024

11/03/2024

"O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." Psalms 34:8

11/02/2024

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight! Hello, extra hour of sleep! 😴

10/31/2024

Starting in November, CMRLS will be collecting food for fines! Hurry over to one of our CMRLS locations to pay off your fines and help your local community!

10/31/2024

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! May your day be filled with treats and a few spooky tricks! 🎃👻