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,

Special to The Bolton News An 83-year-old Bolton woman died Saturday after she and her husband fell while working in their garden and were unable to get up for more than three hours in the summer heat. Martha Irene Van Egmond died after the incident at the couple's home in Bolton. Officials with the Hinds County Coroner's Office suspect she died from heat exposure. According to her husband, Rick Van Egmond, the couple had been working in their garden when they both fell and w

Most of the state is expected to see a heat index in the triple-digits this weekend. As we welcome July and all its sunny possibilities, we must prepare for the potential dangers that come with the hottest month of the year (a distinction it shares with August). The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning you to not only protect yourself from long days of scorching heat but to also take precautions to ensure your most vulnerable loved ones – who cannot alw

Special to The Bolton News The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day. “I expect that this year, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fireworks use will be at an all-time high. It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home. That means using common sense, never pointing fireworks at another person, and disposing of fireworks in water to prevent fire,

Special to The Bolton News Bolton City Hall will be closed Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3, as town officials and staff attend the Mississippi Municipal League Annual Conference and participate in training classes. According to town officials, the conference provides elected officials and municipal employees with valuable training, updated information and professional development opportunities designed to improve services provided to residents and keep local governmen

THE UNITED STATES – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Rob Buchert: Dunlap Broadside Reproduction, 2026 By Rob Buchert The Document On the night of July 4, 1776, Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200 copies. These broadsides, large single-page printed sheets, were the document that spread the news of independence across the colonies. Twenty-six copies are known to survive. The auction record was set in 2000 at Soth

Lawrence "Hot" Butler September 12, 1939 - June 14, 2026 86 Years of age Mr. Lawrence Butler was born September 12, 1939, to the late Lafayette Butler and Marie Henderson Butler Thompson in Edwards, Mississippi. Hot, as he was known, confessed Christ at an early age and united with St. Mark M.B. Church in Edwards, Mississippi, under the leadership of Rev. L. C. Pickens. He later joined Elbethel M.B. Church after moving to Bolton, Mississippi, where he served on the Finance Co

Special to The Bolton News Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mayor Emeritus Lawrence "Hot" Butler, a longtime public servant and beloved community leader whose impact on Bolton and the surrounding area spanned more than five decades. According to family members, Butler specifically requested that his services be held at Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church, a congregation he faithfully loved and supported throughout his life. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.

Special to The Bolton News Lawrence "Hot" Butler, a longtime public servant whose dedication helped shape the Town of Bolton for more than five decades, has died at the age of 86. Known throughout the community simply as "Hot," Butler devoted more than 53 years of his life to serving Bolton and its residents. He served multiple terms as mayor and spent decades working to improve the town he deeply loved. Current Bolton Mayor Alisa Butler-Kidd announced her father's passing in