Special to The Bolton News Marvin Cornelius December 14, 1955 - October 31, 2026 70 Years of age Marvin Cornelius was born in Hinds County, Bolton, Mississippi on December 14, 1955 to Mr. and Mrs. James and Martha Cornelius. On Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:55 p.m. at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, God carried Marvin to his eternal home. Arrangements: Viewing: November 13, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 PM Bolton Funeral Home, 205 Bolton Brownsville Road, Bolt

Special to The Bolton News John Henry Washington September 19, 1960 - November 4, 2026 66 Years of age "For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." 2 Corinthians 5:2 John Henry Washington was born on September 19, 1960, in Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi, to Mr. Clayborn Washington and Ms. Lizzie McGee Washington, both of whom preceded him in death. He enjoyed playing pool

Special to The Bolton News Get ready for a Christmas celebration as sweet as candy! The Town of Bolton is inviting the community to step into a winter wonderland of peppermint swirls, gumdrops and holiday cheer during its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. This year's theme, “A Candyland Christmas,” promises a colorful celebration filled with festive floats, creative decorations and plenty of Christmas magic. From candy canes and gingerbread houses to lo

by Beth Reiss Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) are distributing more than 30,000 smoke alarms for installation in homes statewide at no cost to residents. The 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms were purchased with $500,000 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE

Special to The Bolton News The community is invited to attend a free educational program designed to help individuals and families better understand Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Monday, November 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Annie Thompson Jeffers Library, 111 Madison St. in Bolton. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter in partnership with the Jackson-Hinds Library System, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will provide valuable information ab

As the days grow shorter and visibility decreases, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and watching out for pedestrians. Any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting or lying down is considered a pedestrian. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States in 2024. Of these, 76% happened after

The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), announces the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. During this enrollment period, Medicare recipients have an opportunity to review and adjust their health and prescription elections, compare available plans and make changes that better suit

So far in 2026, there have been 65 fire deaths in Mississippi. There were no working smoke alarms in at least 40 of those cases. Compare that to the 75 residential fire deaths in 2025, when there were no working smoke alarms in 41 of the cases. That means that smoke alarms weren't working or weren't installed in 54 percent of the homes where fire deaths happened. "Daylight saving time on Sunday morning is a good reminder to test smoke alarms and talk to your family about what

by Lisa Miller Princesses, playful puppies, candy and plenty of Halloween magic took over downtown Bolton on Oct. 20 as families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Block Party. The celebration brought together children, parents and neighbors for an evening filled with festive activities, tasty treats and hometown fun. Little trick-or-treaters showed off their Halloween costumes while making their way from trunk to trunk, collecting candy and enjoying the ex

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.