ASHLAND – The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tenn. has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northeastern Benton County and areas of Northwestern Tippah County At 3:08 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. The storm was located near Gravestown, [...]
Patterson, Cole, Moore, Moffitt earn top honors for Class of 2013
Benton County Schools held graduation this weekend. Commencement ceremonies at Hickory Flat Attendance Center were at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Commencement ceremonies at Ashland High School were at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Wyhem Patterson is the Valedictorian for Ashland High School Class of 2013. He is the son of Mary Patterson [...]
Justice Court issues several warrants
ASHLAND — Benton County Justice Court was in session on Tuesday, May 14 with Judge Brody Childers presiding. Among cases heard were: Robert Henry Frank – Frank was charged with speeding (79 in a 65 zone). The charge was non-adjudicated. He was ordered to pay a total of $403 in fines and court costs. Alysha [...]
Blue Mountain head-on crash injures 2
by Stephanie Rebman/NEMS Daily Journal Two people were taken to different hospitals after a car crash in Blue Mountain around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Christin Mills 22, of Hickory Flat was northbound on Mississippi Highway 15 in a 2000 Mazda 6. Ashley Barkley, 20, of Blue Mountain was southbound in a 2003 Chevy Cavalier. The two [...]
Just a Thought: If everyone would help…
In my work, I often engage with people who are passionate about various causes. That’s a natural part of working in the news – people who are passionate about particular causes often contact their local media for help spreading awareness, whether it is general information about a cause or to promote a particular event. It’s [...]
Obituaries, Week of March 2
Melissa Ford HOLLY SPRINGS – Melissa Shana “Missy” Ford, 42, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at her home. She was born June 10, 1970, to Margaret Miller Ford Stanton and the late Shaley Ford in Tippah County. She was a cabinet builder before she became ill. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Serenity Funeral [...]
Event invites artists, crafters, community members to join together
ASHLAND — The Benton County Forestry Association hopes that their upcoming Arts and Crafts Fair will be the springboard off of which they can build momentum for similar future events. The arts and crafts fair is designed to benefit multiple groups of individuals. It will provide an opportunity for local residents to peruse and shop [...]
Liquor election Bill of Exceptions dismissed in Circuit Court
ASHLAND – Benton County Case 2013-001 Michael Carroll versus the Town of Ashland was heard in Benton County Circuit Court today. The case came following a Bill of Exceptions filed by Ashland resident Michael Carroll in which he alleged a number of possible irregularities related to the Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 election regarding the legal [...]
Fifty Years Ago by Sudie
Fifty Years Ago April 25, 1963 By Sudie Ashland Library Open House will be observed this week. Everyone is invited to come and visit the library. Open House will be held on Saturday, April 27, from two to four. Mrs. Kenneth Webb, Librarian. Classes of Blue Mountain College have elected officers for the year: President, [...]
