The Bolton News

08/20/2026

Jackson State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson is leaving JSU to take on a new leadership role at Texas Southern University.

https://www.boltonms.com/post/jsu-athletics-director-ashley-robinson-accepts-texas-southern-position

Special to The Bolton NewsJackson State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson is leaving JSU to take on a new leadership role at Texas Southern University.Robinson has accepted the position of vice president and director of athletics at Texas Southern University, ending...

08/18/2026

The new issue of The Bolton News is now online.

www.boltonms.com

08/18/2026

The obituary for Brenda Faye Barber Dupree is now online.

You can read at this link: https://www.boltonms.com/post/obituary-brenda-faye-barber-dupree

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Brenda Faye Barber Dupree, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yc8e6ja4

Special to The Bolton NewsBrenda Faye Barber DuPreeMay 12, 1958 - August 13, 202668 Years of ageBrenda Faye Barber Dupree was born on May 12, 1958, to Mary Barber and John Williams. She departed this life on August 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents.Brenda will be fondly remembered f...

08/18/2026

Revival is Coming to Mississippi! 🙌

Come experience powerful preaching, uplifting worship and a life-changing move of God at the 2026 Tent Revivals with Evangelist Luther Martin.

📍 Yazoo City: Sept. 9-11
📍 Jackson: Sept. 13-16
🕖 7 p.m. nightly

Jackson Location: The Fairgrounds 1207 Mississippi Street
Yazoo City Location: Yazoo Fairgrounds

Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Everyone is welcome!

www.luthermartin.org

08/14/2026

Annie T. Jeffers Library in Bolton is inviting young readers and their families to join a new monthly program, Story Time Adventures, beginning Tuesday, September 15.

https://www.boltonms.com/post/annie-t-jeffers-library-to-launch-story-time-adventures

Special to The Bolton NewsAnnie T. Jeffers Library in Bolton is inviting young readers and their families to join a new monthly program, Story Time Adventures, beginning Tuesday, September 15.Story Time Adventures will be held at 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the library, located at 11...

08/14/2026

📚 Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is Opening Soon at Central Hinds Academy!

Now is the time to secure your student's place for another year of academic excellence, leadership, and lifelong friendships.

🗓️ Enrollment Dates:
✔️ Current Families: February 2
✔️ New Families: February 23

Don't miss your opportunity to become part of the Central Hinds Academy family. We look forward to welcoming both returning and new students for another outstanding school year!

08/11/2026

The City of Bolton will welcome new leadership to its police department Tuesday, Aug. 11, with a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Ve'Nesha Blackmon and Assistant Chief/Chief Investigator Brandon Williams.

Special to The Bolton NewsThe City of Bolton will welcome new leadership to its police department Tuesday, Aug. 11, with a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Ve'Nesha Blackmon and Assistant Chief/Chief Investigator Brandon Williams.The ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the City of Bolton Meetin...

08/05/2026

📚 Congratulations to Sydney Lake Perkins on receiving her very first library card!

Sydney is taking an exciting step toward a lifetime of learning and adventure through reading. She is pictured with librarian Mrs. Alfenette Robinson, who helped welcome her to the library family.

A first library card opens the door to countless books, imagination and discovery. Congratulations, Sydney—we can't wait to see where your reading journey takes you! ❤️📖

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

The Bolton Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bolton Town Hall, 202 Raymond Bolton Road.

The Bolton Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bolton Town Hall, 202 Raymond Bolton Road.The meeting is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend to stay informed about town business and local government decisio...