George Bolton May 9, 1941 - October 6, 2026 85 Years of age George Bolton was born on May 9, 1941, in Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi, to Sam Bolton, Sr., and Daisy Bolton. He was the beloved husband of Rose Brooks Bolton. On October 6, 2026, he transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home, where he rests in the loving arms of the Lord. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation: October 16, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bolton Funeral Home, 205 Bolton Brownsville Road, Bolton, M

Special to The Bolton News Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses will have a place to gather in downtown Bolton on Oct. 20 during the fifth annual Trunk or Treat Fall Block Party. Hosted by Dyamone L. White and Mayor Alisa Butler-Kidd, the Halloween-themed community celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in downtown Bolton. The event is designed to bring families and community members together for an evening of fun, fellowship and plenty of Halloween spirit. Children can come

by Robb Hicks During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines. We would lose the public record of who voted for what, how tax dollars were spent and which promises were kept. We would lose the watchdog that asks the hard questions. We would also lose the chronicle of daily life: obituaries, births, honor rolls, ballgames, county fairs, veterans programs, business open

Special to The Bolton News The Annie Thompson Jeffers Library in Bolton will host an educational program focused on understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Monday, Nov. 9. The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, located at 111 Madison St. in Bolton. “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” will provide attendees with information about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on individuals

Henry Lee Johnson September 1, 1943 - September 29, 2026 83 Years of age Henry Lee Johnson, the second child of the late Cleveland and Idell Gaddis-Johnson, was born on September 1, 1943, in Bolton, Mississippi. He completed his earthly journey on September 29, 2026. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnnie and Dewayne, and his sister, Grace. At an early age, Henry accepted Christ and united with Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church in Bolton, Mississippi. His faith

by Benjy Hamm When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country and media since 1776, it’s noteworthy that more than 5,000 newspapers are still informing their communities about what their leaders are doing and how those actions affect them. Often, newspaper reporters are the only journalists who cover the actions of the local scho

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