By: L.A. Warren, UMMC Communications Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic. The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned the No. 2 ranking on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, placing Mississippi's only academic medical center among the nation's most highly regarded health care workplaces. UMMC

By Raymond Barranco, MSU Professor of Sociology There are two things that most of us struggle to say (no, I’m not talking about “Irish wristwatch” and “rural juror”): “I’m sorry” and “You were right.” Those words are difficult no matter the relationship – between spouses, parents and children, coworkers, friends, or teachers and students. Why? Because saying them requires us to admit something we would rather not: that we made a mistake. Most of us don’t enjoy admitting we’re

Charlotte Brister Slay McCafferty September 3, 1935 - September 15, 2026 91 Years of age Charlotte Brister Slay McCafferty, 91, of Bolton, Mississippi, passed away on September 15, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital. Charlotte was born on September 3, 1935, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to James Wesley and Ethel Mae Berry Brister. She graduated from high school in Crowder, Mississippi, in 1953, attended Draughn’s Business School in Memphis, Tennessee, and later graduated from Clar

Special to The Bolton News The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Wednesday afternoon in Bolton. Deputies responded to a home in the 200 block of Bolton-Brownsville Road at approximately 1:45 p.m. Sept. 16, according to the sheriff’s office. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Chaddrick Kentrell Brown, was pronounced dead at the scene. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said a suspect was detained a short distance from the scen

The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced today at a press conference inside the House Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum. This is the event’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson. On hand for today’s announcement were Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Executive Director David Lewis, and Director of the Two Mississippi Museums Michael Morris.

Special to The Bolton News The Annie T. Jeffers Library will host an educational program Sept. 22 focusing on the dangers of driving under the influence and the risks associated with combining alcohol and prescription medications. The DUI and Alcohol Safety program will begin at 10 a.m. at the library, 110 W. Madison St. in Bolton. Andre Nathaniel, a prevention specialist with Jackson State University, will lead the program and provide information aimed at helping participant

By Misty Strieff Prine “Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.” – Unknown I thought about whether to do this one for a little while and it finally hit me why my attention kept being drawn back to it. Our lives are kind of like onion layers. (Ha...got that from Shrek!) Each layer of our lives will demand different versions of ourselves. Some layers are made of sadness, vulnerability, regret and frustration. However, there will be times where our

Special to The Bolton News (Photo from JSU Athletics) 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. Robinson has accepted the position of vice president and director of athletics at Texas Southern University, ending a tenure at Jackson State marked by conference championships, academic accomplishments and increased national attention for the university’s athletic

Special to The Bolton News Brenda Faye Barber DuPree May 12, 1958 - August 13, 2026 68 Years of age Brenda 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 for her joyful spirit and her love of having a good time. Known as the life of the party, she brought laughter, energy, and happiness wherever she went. Her warm and lively pre

Special to The Bolton News 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. Story Time Adventures will be held at 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the library, located at 111 Madison Avenue in Bolton. The program will give children an opportunity to enjoy stories while developing an early interest in books and reading. Regular story time programs al

Special to The Bolton News Bolton residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the town’s financial plans during a public Budget Hearing and Tax Levy meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. The public hearing is part of the town’s budget process and will provide an opportunity for residents to hear information related to the municipal budget and tax levy. Budget hearings allow local officials to discuss anticipated revenues and expenditures and provide the public

Special to The Bolton News Chief Blackmon and Assistant Chief Williams 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. The ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the City of Bolton Meeting Room, 202 Bolton Raymond Road. Blackmon will officially take the oath of office as chief of the Bolton Police Department, while Will

Special to The Bolton News Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about property tax-related topics during an informational session featuring Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair later this month at the Annie T. Jeffers Library. The program is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the library, located at 111 W. Madison St. in Bolton. During the session, Fair will provide information on Homestead Exemption, Personal Property Tax, and other tax-related resources

Special to The Bolton News Older adults, caregivers and family members are invited to attend a free community resource event on Tuesday, Aug. 25, designed to provide information about programs and services that support healthy aging and overall well-being. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 1, located at 8057 Bolton Brownsville Road. The informational session will connect attendees with organizations and resources

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 decisions. During the meeting, the mayor and board are expected to consider a variety of municipal matters, including routine business, department reports, financial items and any new bu

Special to The Bolton News The Annie Thompson Jeffers Library concluded a successful Summer Reading Program with engaging educational activities that combined reading, environmental awareness and life skills for local children. The program kicked off with a visit from Ollie the Otter, who shared an important message about protecting the environment. Children learned about recycling, the importance of properly disposing of trash and the impact plastic waste has on oceans, lake

Special to The Bolton News (Photo by Grace Cockrell) Three students from Bolton were among more than 3,500 students recognized on Mississippi State University’s Spring 2026 Graduation List. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates during the university’s May commencement ceremonies, highlighting the education, experiences and values students gained during their time at Mississippi State. “Integrity, strong work ethic and respect for others — that’s who we are, and

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet platform. Each eligible teacher has been allocated $748 in EEF funds for the 2026-27 school year. Teachers will access these funds through ClassWallet,

Cleophas Henderson, Sr. April 13, 1934 - July 6, 2026 92 Years of age Mr. Cleophas Henderson, Sr. was born on April 13, 1924 in Bolton, MS to the late Eldridge and Odessa Henderson. “Little Daddy” as he was affectionately known was a lifelong resident of Bolton devoting his life to farming, barbering, and his family. He departed this life on Monday, July, 6, 2026. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation with family: Friday, July 17 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Bolton Funeral Home, 205 Bolto

Special to The Bolton News Levon McGraw March 12, 1966 - July 2, 2026 60 Years of age Levon McGraw was born on March 12, 1966, in Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi, to Dorothy McGraw-Funchess and the late Allen Campbell. He transitioned from his earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Baptist Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements: Viewing: Friday, July 10, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bolton Funeral Home, 205 Bolton Brownsville Road, Bolton Celebration of Life: Saturday, July 11,