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30/10/2025

In the early morning hours of October 30, 2025, FBI agents conducted raids on multiple law enforcement agents in multiple delta counties. The Humphreys County Sheriff and an ex-Chief Deputy were taken into custody. We are unaware of the charges at this time but will update as we receive credible information.

30/10/2025

Toni Gary Obituary
Toni Berryhill Gary went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2025, at her home in Inverness,
Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Inverness, Mississippi at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with visitation at the church following the service.
Toni was born on March 2, 1951, in Isola. After attending Isola School District through most of
her school years, she later graduated as valedictorian from Belzoni High School. She earned
her bachelor's degree from Mississippi University for Women where she was a Silhouette, and
later received her master's degree from Delta State University. Her post graduate studies
continued at Mississippi College.
With a passion for helping people, Toni's career consisted of social work, counseling, teaching
and fundraising. She helped establish the popular "Sharecropper" cookbook which was a key
fundraiser for Central Delta Academy. She made a lasting impact on students while at
Indianola Academy and Mississippi Delta Community College. Toni's bravely-fought breast
cancer journey came to define her later years and inspired her to become involved in the
American Cancer Society and start Relay for Life in Indianola.
Toni was a long time member of the First Baptist Church, Inverness, MS, playing the organ for
as long as she was able.
Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. YaYa, as she was affectionately
known, was always up for ball games, tea parties, dance recitals, concerts, and family
gatherings as often as her health allowed.
Toni was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Alyene Berryhill, and sister, Dianne
Berryhill Smith. She is survived by her children, Addison Hall IV (Irene) of Flowood, son of CA
Hall III, Kristina Gary Artman (Paul) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and James Gary of Inverness,
both children of Mark Gary; her grandchildren, Baker Hall, Maddie Hall, Loftin Gary, Matthew
Gary, and Amelia Cate Gary; brother, Neal Berryhill (Ann) of Starkville; nieces Nikki Berryhill
Roberson (Tom) of Starkville, and Wendelin Smith Brewer of Florida; and great nieces Maril
and Ellis Ann Jackson of Starkville.
The family asks for attendees to wear a touch of pink in honor of Toni's fight with breast
cancer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741 or a charity of your choice.
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29/10/2025

24/10/2025

ATTENTION!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!

20/10/2025

Olivia Grace Gorton Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (10/20/2025)-- Olivia Grace Gorton of Belzoni, Mississippi, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Mississippi.
Gorton is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and its territories. Its mission is to "cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning."
About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in the United States and its territories. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society's mission is to "cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning." For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

15/10/2025

City of Belzoni to increase Water rates. See this week's paper.

13/10/2025

Humphreys County High School band and defensive players preparing for homecoming this Friday. Good Luck Cowboys.