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Obituaries for Thursday, March 5, 2026
Wed,03/04/26-5:12PM , 5 Reads
— Corey D. Gooden, 44 — James H. Moore Jr., 68 —

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Magnolia begins in-house garbage collections
By MATT WILLIAMSON - Managing Editor
Wed,03/04/26-12:00PM , 339 Reads
Wednesday marked the first day of Magnolia's foray into in-house garbage collections, and Mayor Marvin Brum
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(Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Photo by Hope King) Jada Robinson applies dye to a mannequin head during a cosmetology class at SMCC.

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Cosmetology program prepares students for a beautiful career
By HOPE KING - Staff Writer
Wed,03/04/26-10:00AM , 465 Reads
Students and teachers alike praise Southwest Mississippi Community College’s cosmetology program.
The 11-month-long program, which is part of SMCC’s career technical education offerings, runs from August to June and teaches students the skills needed for haircare, skincare, nails and the operation of a salon.
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Barbara Willis, left, and Michael Austin were crowning Queen and King of the Junior Auxiliary’s Azalea Ball on Saturday night at McComb Mill. (Beth Hemeter | Imagemaker Photography)

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Willis, Austin receive crowns at Azalea Ball
Tue,03/03/26-3:54PM , 7,459 Reads
Willis, Austin receive crowns at Azalea Ball
The Junior Auxiliary of McComb crowned Michael Austin and Barbara Willis its 2026 Azalea Ball King and Queen Saturday night at McComb Mill.
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Obituaries for Thursday, March 5, 2026

— Corey D. Gooden, 44 — James H. Moore Jr., 68 —

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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 71°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 81%
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 16 mph
Sky Cover: 71%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°F
Moon Rise: 7:28 PM
Moon Set: 6:56 AM

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