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Legacy 2021 Scholarship Deadline is May 6, 2021

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,058 Reads
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 03:45 PM

Our prayers are with the family and friends of the late former Vice President Walter “Fritz” Mondale who served with President Jimmy Carter from 1977-1981. He reshaped the position of vice president from a ceremonial role into a position of influence.

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Legacy Board of Directors Announces Deadline for 2021 Scholarships

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 630 Reads
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 10:04 AM

We are sorry to learn of the transition of former Jackson City Councilman Frank Bluntson who served Jackson from 2005 until 2013 when he ran for mayor. He co-hosted “Straight Talk” on WKKI. Our prayers are with his family, and special prayers for his nephew Rev. Frank Melton, and great niece, Attorney Tess Melton Funches.

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Community residents celebrate the life and legacy of humanitarian Mrs. Cora Ealy Odom

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 764 Reads
Sat, 04/17/2021 - 02:50 AM

Our prayers are with the family of the late humanitarian Mrs. Cora Lee Ealy Odom who transitioned April 7th. She was a fearless woman who believed that we are all God’s children, regardless of race, and that elected officials should provide equal services to their constituents.

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Congratulations to Olive Branch Sgt. Henry Minor on his retirement

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,568 Reads
Sat, 04/10/2021 - 05:30 AM

Our community is saddened and offers prayers to the families of Michael Bell and Rodergas Taylor who were killed in a terrible auto accident Friday, April 2nd near Minute Mart in Forest. Our prayers are also with the two men, DeMarco Johnson and Chris Watson, who were injured in the accident.

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Readers encouraged to take a risk and walk with Jesus during Holy Week

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 819 Reads
Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:30 AM

Our community is saddened by the March 22nd transition of Mrs. Clara Jean Battle Walker, a 1969 graduate of Hawkins High School. Memorial services were held at Evans Memorial Home Chapel with Rev. George Macon officiating and delivering her eulogy. Mrs. Kathleen Futch served as Mistress of Ceremony. Interment was at St. Peter M. B.

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Legacy Board of Directors applaud community and local front-line workers

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,175 Reads
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 04:20 PM

We are sorry to learn of the February 20th transition of Ms. Hattie McClendon whose life was celebrated Saturday, March 6th at the Blutcha COGIC Cemetery. Elder Clyde Johnson officiated and delivered her eulogy. Ms. Melinda Sanders and Ms. Thelma Griffin were program participants.

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Community Residents Laud the Life and Legacy of Mr. Albert W. Moore

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,452 Reads
Sat, 03/13/2021 - 04:40 AM

Our community celebrated the life and legacy of World War II Veteran, Mr. Albert Wesley Moore, Saturday, March 6th at the W. F. Mapp Memorial Chapel. We paid tribute to a man of God, war hero, humanitarian, deacon, entrepreneur, friend, and faithful husband to Mrs. Lucy Vern Moore.

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Community residents remember deadly 1966 Candlesticks Park Tornado

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,632 Reads
Sat, 03/06/2021 - 05:00 AM

We are saddened by the February 25th transition of Ms. Ann Jones. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd at Galilee Baptist Church in Lake at 11:00. Our prayers are with her family especially her children, Sanford, and Wanda, and siblings, Charity Robinson, Mae Lizzie Jones, Linnie K.

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Community Residents Pray and Offer Assistance to Artic Blast and Snow Victims

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 971 Reads
Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:10 AM

We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mrs. Fannie Lee Lindsey Evans on February 12th. Her memorial services were held February 20th at Mapp Funeral Home where Rev. Peris Moore officiated and delivered her eulogy.

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Legacy Change Agents share Black History Reflections

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 1,020 Reads
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 06:30 PM

Our prayers are with the family of the late Mr. Wayne Harvey, the 15th of 16 children, who transitioned January 26th. Memorial services were held January 31st at the Pleasant Gift M. B. Church in Morton. Pastor Jason Goree delivered his eulogy and Judge Janace Goree was the program guide.

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