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Gene Moak poses for a photo with his successor as manager of McComb Market, Nick Hillyard.

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Moak’s grocery career is in the bag

By HOPE KING HOPE KING - Staff writer
Wed,04/15/26-12:00PM, 348 Reads
After more than 50 years in the grocery business, McComb Market manager Gene Moak celebrated his retirement on Saturday.
“After 50-something years I feel excited about leaving and I think I’m leaving it in good hands,” Moak said. “I’ll probably come back and work a couple days a week just to see the people.
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Photo by Matt Williamson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Photo by Matt Williamson) The intent of the grant funding is to improve safety by fixing broken windows and improving facades.

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$400,000 grant hopes to improve downtown safety by targeting blight

By MATT WILLIAMSON MATT WILLIAMSON - Managing Editor
Wed,04/15/26-11:06AM, 296 Reads
Working on the theory that broken windows and worn-out facades are an invitation for bad behavior, the McComb Main Street Association is using a $400,000 grant to help improve safety in downtown McComb by addressing blight.
The recently awarded funding is coming from the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program.
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Pictured at Amilyah Barnes' signing are, from left, Mary Barnes, Kendrick Barnes, Keylon Barnes, Carrie Barnes, Stephanie Williams, Amilyah Barnes, Willean Buckley, Elsie Williams, Willie Williams, Jennifer May and Keynon Barnes. (Submitted)

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Lawrence Co.'s Barnes signs to further hoops career at SMCC

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Wed,04/15/26-1:45PM, 191 Reads
Lawrence County senior Amilyah Barnes signed Tuesday to further her basketball career at Southwest Mississippi C.C.
For the Lady Cougars, Amilyah averaged 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. She was named to the 2026 All-District Team and 2026 All-District Best Offensive Player.
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Episcopal wine tasting set for Thursday

Wed,04/15/26-1:00PM, 163 Reads

The Episcopal Church Women’s annual wine tasting will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in McComb, 215 N. Broadway, with fine wine, food and a silent auction. Proceeds will support outreach ministries in the local community.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from any ECW member and at the event.

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Moak’s grocery career is in the bag

$400,000 grant hopes to improve downtown safety by targeting blight

Lawrence Co.'s Barnes signs to further hoops career at SMCC

Episcopal wine tasting set for Thursday

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Community Polls

What is the biggest issue in the upcoming McComb elections?

If you had to listen to only one genre of music for the rest of life, which would you prefer?

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