Pachuta News

Carson Edward Green celebrated his first birthday May 7, 2007. He is the son of Brad and Emily Green of Laurel. via Laurel Leader-Call

Greg and Darlous Prine of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kay Prine, to Luke Alexander 'Alex' Skidmore II of Hattiesburg, MS. via Hattiesburg American

“Become friends. Do things together. Like he said, set positive goals. Set the goal where every person can work together, and be positive.”

Willie and Mary Brumfield were announced as the City of Laurel Healthy Marriage Initiative's April Couple of the Month. via Laurel Leader-Call

Disaster recovery grants totaling more than $41 million are headed to 39 Mississippi counties and cities. via WTOK-TV Meridian

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lowe of Seminary, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullman of Petal, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Michelle Lowe, to Ronald Keith Hayes, son of Mr. via Hattiesburg American

“You have to give and you have to take”

There aren't any real secrets to a long-lasting healthy marriage other than keeping vows and each other as priorities, Chester Lee and Tempie Barnett said as they were honored Monday. via Laurel Leader-Call

Chances are good you never heard of Quitman, Miss., and if I told you it was close to Enterprise, Pachuta and Stonewall that probably wouldn't help at all. via Chattanoogan.com

“And you don't have to go to Africa. You don't have to go out of the country. You can serve right here in Mississippi. So our mission field is right here in Meridian and Lauderdale County.”

Members of First Christian Church in Meridian baked turkeys and made dressing and delivered it to needy families and shut-ins in Meridian and surrounding areas. via WTOK-TV Meridian

Stefanie Suzanne Lightsey of Heidelberg became the bride of Jeremy Lane Eason of Ellisville at 6 p.m. May 19, 2007, at the home of the bride. via Laurel Leader-Call

“Some of the individuals we went to look for could not be found. But we'll seek them and we'll bring them to justice.”

Clarke County authorities raided a series of homes Tuesday, arresting suspects and confiscating drugs and guns. via WTOK-TV Meridian

Millions of people whose numbers are in the National Do Not Call Registry will begin to receive telemarketing calls again beginning June 2008 when a five-year expiration kicks in. via The Clarion-Ledger