The Post Newspaper

03/04/2025

Due to power outages already this afternoon, we will most likely be delayed printing till tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

03/04/2025

Due to the information gathered by Smith County Emergency Management, the Smith County School District will release students at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, due to inclement weather expected this evening.

The Smith County School District's Central Office will also be closing at 2 p.m.

All updates will be posted via the SCSD website, Facebook, Parent Square, and news outlets.

As always, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff.

03/02/2025

OF THE SMITH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AT THE SMITH COUNTY CENTRAL OFFICE AT 212 SYLVARENA AVENUE, SUITE B ON MONDAY, MARCH 3 RD , 2025 AT 4:00 PM

03/01/2025

2025 2A Boys Basketball State Championship:

Bay Springs 46 Pelahatchie 44, Final

03/01/2025

📣Coming very soon!📣
Fine Cajun dining will be available right here in Bay Springs! 🦐 🍤 🌶️
With a nostalgic nod to the old village restaurant, owners Glenwood Cotton and Jason Martin are eager to bring another fine dining option to our beautiful city!
The duo also owns Up In Smoke BBQ so we know we are in for a treat! 👏

02/27/2025

02/13/2025

Our office will be closed from February 13, 2025 until February 17, 2025. Have a Happy Valentine's Day! We will respond to your inquiries upon our return on Monday, February 17, 2025.

02/12/2025

01/30/2025

The Distinguished Young Women of Smith County recently announced its Class of 2026 award and scholarship winners. The Smith County School District would like to recognize and congratulate our students who were recognized for their achievements.

A total of $6,250 was awarded in scholarships to the winners: Brenna Lintner-Davis ($1,750 plus college-granted scholarships), Anna Kate Goree ($2,220), Kierra Keyes ($1,150), Lexi Saranthus ($950), and Calli-Ray Hollingsworth ($200).

Pictured is Brenna Lintner-Davis, who was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Smith County Class of 2026.

The Distinguished Young Women of Smith County Class of 2026 Awards are as follows:

Distinguished Young Woman of Smith County Class of 2026:
Participant #8, Brenna Lintner-Davis (Raleigh High School)

Spirit of Distinguished Young Woman Award: Participant #2, Kierra Keyes (Taylorsville Attendance Center)
*Sponsored by Kenneth and Ouida Davis

"Be Your Best Self' Essay Winner: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree
*Sponsored by Stubbs Law Firm

Talent Runner-up: Participant #2, Kierra Keyes (Taylorsville Attendance Center)

Talent Winner: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree
*Sponsored by Karen Bryant. Hopper Real Estate

Fitness Runner-up: Participant #2, Kierra Keyes (Taylorsville Attendance Center)

Fitness Winner: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree
*Sponsored by BoonDocks Deer Processing. LLC

Scholastic Runner-up: Participant #4, Lexi Saranthus (Mize Attendance Center)

Scholastic Winner: Participant #8, Brenna Lintner-Davis (Raleigh High School)
*Sponsored by Taylorsville Drugs

Self-Expression Runner-up: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree

Self-Expression Winner: Participant #8, Brenna Lintner-Davis (Raleigh High School)
*Sponsored by Community Bank

Interview Runner-up: Participant #6, Calli-Ray Hollingsworth (Mize Attendance Center)

Interview Winner: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree
*Sponsored by Trustmark

3rd Alternate: Participant #2, Kierra Keyes (Taylorsville Attendance Center)
*Sponsored by Smith County Emergency Hospital

2nd Alternate: Participant #4, Lexi Saranthus (Mize Attendance Center)
*Sponsored by Anna Anderson, DVM, and Magnolia State Bank

1st Alternate: Participant #7, Anna Kate Goree

01/29/2025

Update: although unofficial, reports are coming in that the suspect was Bud May, a former Meridian police officer and former Newton Assistant Police Chief.

01/30/2025
Update: After the proper family notifications, the identity of the deceased in yesterday's incident is released as 58 year-old Winfred (Bud) May.

01/29/2025
This morning, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Sheriff Houston, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, arrived in Smith County to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect just outside the Taylorsville area. The warrant was issued in connection with multiple sex-related crimes involving a minor that occurred in Lauderdale County, MS.

Upon making contact, the suspect emerged with a firearm. Law enforcement officers attempted negotiations, but the situation resulted in the suspect sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The individual succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating the incident. The suspect's name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

Smith County Sheriff
Joel Houston

01/21/2025

Weather Announcement/School Closed Due to the information gathered by Smith County Emergency Management, Smith County School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to extreme winter weather. All updates will be posted via the SCSD website, Facebook, school status, and news outlets....

01/12/2025

The Smith County Republican Party will meet Monday night at 6:00 PM at the courthouse in Raleigh. Any and all local candidates for mayor, aldermen, etc. are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Smith County Mississippi Republican Party, Laban Blakeney, or The Post Newspaper. Hope to see you there!!!!

01/11/2025

On Monday, January 13th, 2025, all car riders will be picked up in the lower parking lot due to funeral services at the United Methodist Church. To accommodate increased traffic, we will form two parallel lines in the parking lot, as indicated by the arrows in the graphic. There will be no designated lines for specific grades, so either line is acceptable. Faculty members will es**rt all car riders to their vehicles. We kindly ask for your patience and mindfulness regarding traffic, students, and staff as you navigate through the parking lot

IMPORTANT NOTE!
Parents needing to check out their students between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM should be considerate of funeral services taking place at the Methodist Church. This may impact your parking options when accessing the upper office.

This is for Monday, January 13th only!

01/09/2025

Attention customers! Please be aware the mail is not running tomorrow, January 9, 2025. This will affect the delivery of our subscriptions, just as the holidays have delayed them. Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the postal service when it comes to mailing our subscriptions. We appreciate your patience.

01/06/2025

Please be in prayer for the family. This is the mother of Ms. Ann Bynum, who with her husband, were the previous owners of The Post.

Alta Mae Spradley
Alta Mae Spradley passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born in Jones County on April 20, 1928. She was known for her dedication to her family, and has left a legacy of strong family bonds that is sure to be carried on for generations to come.

She was a dedicated member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist church of Jasper County where she enjoyed women’s retreats, and singing specials. She will forever be remembered for her green thumb, sharing the fruits of her labor, and last but not least, her dumplings.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hancock and Lon Hancock; her beloved husband of 62 years, Roy Austin Spradley; and siblings, Cleo Sumerlin, Buster Hancock, Betty Mosley, and Lottie Hinton.

Left to cherish her memories are her children, Elizabeth Ann Bynum (Harold) and Danny Roy Spradley (Glenda); her grandchildren, Edward Bynum (Stephanie), Sherri Robertson (Ken), Damon Spradley (Kayla), Matilda Patterson, Jamie Warren (Dylan), Clint Barnes, and Clyde Barnes; and 9 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren who lovingly called her
“Maw Sprat.”

Pallbearers are Edward Bynum, Ken Robertson, Damon Spradley, Ryan Bynum, Lane Spradley, Sawyer Spradley, Joel Brogan, and Mark Lofton.

A visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm. A service will follow, and she will be laid to rest at Union Line Cemetery. Bro. Steve Clark will officiate.

To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time. We are here to help you honor and celebrate their life, and to begin the healing process for your family.

12/31/2024

Hello everyone! Due to the holiday as well as the birth of our most recent grandbaby, we will not be printing until Thursday, with a Thursday/Friday distribution. Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year! Thanks for all the support through 2024 and here's looking to a great 2025!!