The Post Newspaper

11/27/2024

Be sure to get your copy of The Post this week with all the latest news!

11/20/2024

On this week's front page, for the picture for the Raleigh board meeting, I mistakenly identified the standing gentleman as Paul Ingle, when it was actually Donnie Arender. I am truly sorry for the mixup.

11/09/2024

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, November 10, in Simpson County:

Temporary CLOSURE on U.S. 49 in Simpson County

WHO: Entergy Mississippi.

WHAT: Road CLOSURE.

WHEN: From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.

WHERE: Both directions of U.S. 49 between 2nd Ave. SW and 3rd Ave. SW in Simpson County.

WHY: Utility work.

HOW: Traffic will be stopped in 15-minute intervals while crews place power lines across U.S. 49. Motorists should follow law enforcement instructions and may seek an alternate route.

Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers.

Stay updated with live travel information by downloading the MDOT Traffic mobile app, visiting MDOTtraffic.com and following on Facebook and X, formerly Twitter.

10/23/2024

We will be a little late getting the paper out, had issues with printer last night. Having it reprinted today and hoping to be able to get it out to at least a few areas and the rest on Thursday. Thank you for your patience.

10/17/2024

Phillip Garner, 62, born July 9, 1962, of Bay Springs died at UMMC on October 15, 2024. He was born to Jeff Martin and Ola Yelverton Garner in Marietta, Georgia.

Phillip was an ASE/GM certified mechanic for many years and retired as a foreman for Price Gregory Construction. Phillip loved meeting new people and always left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was a tough guy with a heart of gold.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff martin and Ola Garner, grandparents, Oree and Pauline Garner, Earl, and Eva D. Yelverton, and brother Danny Garner.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linn Hill Garner; three daughters, Jessica (Cal) Clark, Bridget (Herman) King, and Katelinn Garner; two sons, Jeffrey (Cindy) Garner and Jacob (Aly) Garner, and eleven grandchildren. He also leaves behind one brother, David (Diane) Garner and his first wife, Tahni (Chris) Rutherford, mothers-in-law, Nelda Hill and Judith Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, and “extra” grandchildren, his eleven dogs and eight cats.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to something that always brought happiness to Phillip, his love for children and animals. Happy Healthy Pets, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, or Children’s of Mississippi (Blair E. Batson). A memorial will be held at a future date.

10/14/2024

Edit 10/15/24 - Mr. Mitts has been located and has been transported to a hospital for medical care.

Mitts was last seen on a trail cam photo riding an ATV. Once Mitts had been reported missing, emergency responders who arrived at the scene discovered the ATV had been wrecked. Mitts may or may not have been injured in the crash.

***MISSING PERSON !!! ((SHARE))
URGENT MESSAGE FROM JASPER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. A SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR FIELDEN WILLIAM MITTS, III, 71 YEAR OLD WHITE MALE. HE WAS LAST SEEN 10/13/2024 AT APPROX 3:30 PM ON HIS PROPERTY OFF OF CR 20 EAST OF MONTROSE. HE WAS LAST SEEN WEARING A WHITE T-SHIRT, BLUE JEANS, AND BOOTS. MR. MITTS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT COULD IMPAIR HIS JUDGEMENT. IF SEEN, PLEASE CONTACT THE JASPER COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT @ 601-764-2588

09/28/2024

Update: Ethan has been located. Thank you to everyone who assisted.

🚨🆘 URGENT: Missing Teen Alert 🚨🆘

We are seeking the public's help in locating Ethan Thornton (14) of Raleigh, MS. Ethan left walking from his home on Highway 18, East of Raleigh, MS at 5pm this afternoon, September 27, 2024. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Smith County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 601-782-4531. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

09/25/2024

UPDATE: In addition to submitting late last night, we are having issues at the printer as well. Hopefully it will be printed just after lunch, and we are already headed to pick it up, so we will be there once it is printed. We truly apologize for this delay, and are doing our best to get your news to you ASAP!

Hi everyone, this is Amanda. I just want to apologize, but I was late getting the paper to the printer, so we will be later tomorrow picking it up and getting it out. I truly apologize. I have had some health issues this past week and as much as I hate to admit it, they've slowed me down some. I beg your forgiveness, and will make my best effort to be certain this does not happen again. We will keep everyone posted on actual delivery times tomorrow when we have them. Thanks so much in advance for your understanding!

09/19/2024

The Post Newspaper vending machine in Raleigh is back working. Just had a few quarters got jammed. Thank you for all the calls letting us know. And thank you to all the citizens and businesses for all your support. 🙏

09/17/2024

Ronald "Ron" Edgar Walker, 58 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born Friday, December 3, 1965, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 9:30AM until 10:30AM at First Baptist Church in Welcome Street, Taylorsville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00AM at Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, Mississippi. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville is in charge of arrangements. 601-785-6564.

Dr. Ronald Edgar Walker “Ron”, age 58, went to his heavenly home on September 14, 2024. Ron was born to Bucky Walker and Martha Walker on December 3, 1965, in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1984. Ron attended Jones County Junior College and received an Associate of Arts degree in 1986. He attended Millsaps College and received a Bachelor of Arts in English degree in 1988. He attended Mississippi State University and received a Master of Arts in English degree in 1989. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi and received his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration degree in 1999.

Ron was a passionate educator and scholar who cared about and poured into his students and their success. He began working at Jackson State University as an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Research and was tenured. Ron was also a public servant who gave back to his communities in more ways than one. In 2014, he was appointed by Jackson Mayor, Tony T. Yarber, to serve as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Jackson. He also served two terms as the City of Taylorsville’s Mayor. Ron will be remembered for his servant’s heart to his students, family and communities in which he served.

Ron attended First Baptist Church of Taylorsville for most of his life and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. He held his faith to the highest standard.

Ron is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Walker, stepmother, Sandra Walker, grandparents, Edgar and Hazel Shanks, and Friend and Frances Walker.

Survivors include his father, Friend “Bucky” Walker, Jr., siblings, Leigh Ann Leonard (Chris) of Hattiesburg, and Ellen Shoemaker of Taylorsville; niece, Rachel Shoemaker of Oxford, and nephews, Noah Shoemaker of Hattiesburg and Andrew Leonard of Hattiesburg. He is also survived by his special cousin, Ann Rose Howell; Step sisters Beth Herndon (Joe) and family of Madison, Jennifer Foreman (Terry) and family of Brandon.

09/11/2024

From the West Jasper School District for all Bay Springs and Stringer schools:

There are potential threats to our area due to Hurricane Francine making landfall this evening. As always, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. We will be closed for school tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024. This includes all extracurricular activities that may have been planned. We will resume all scheduled activities, Friday, September 13, 2024.

09/11/2024

From Smith County School District:

Due to the information gathered by Smith County Emergency Management, the Smith County School District will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024, due to Hurricane Francine.

School will resume on Friday, September 13, 2024.

All updates will be posted via the SCSD website, Facebook, Parent Square, and news outlets.

As always, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff.

09/11/2024

Due to the weather and Francine moving in, our papers will be somewhat delayed today but we are working to get them to you. We thank you in advance for your patience.

08/31/2024

Tonight at Up In Smoke BBQ in Bay Springs !!!

The TRIO will be back in the City of Bay Springs, MS at Up In Smoke BBQ & Catering on August 31 🤠

08/26/2024

The TRIO will be back in the City of Bay Springs, MS at Up In Smoke BBQ & Catering on August 31 🤠