Ray Van Dusen Monroe

ABERDEEN – A motion to accept the city’s downtown apartment ordinance was rescinded Aug. 20 following an update from engineer Dustin Dabbs about ongoing efforts for a comprehensive plan for

A photo taken by the late Bonnie Parham in a 1964 issue of the Amory Advertiser shows the Amory Garment Christmas tree being installed. A GoFundMe campaign through Amory Main Street is currently raising funds for a more modern 50-foot tree for the same location.A full-page Amory Garment ad in a 1960s edition of the Amory Advertiser displays the Christmas tree.

Participants of Friend of God Recovery Center clean up in the kitchen of their homebase of Abby Acres in Becker. Chores are among the daily responsibilities of the 12- to 18-month faith-based program helping females in alcohol and drug recovery learn structure and life skills. RAY VAN DUSEN/MONROE JOURNAL

New LED lights, which are pictured to the left and right, at Aberdeen High School's football field are part of a new lighting project for the district that will ultimately include upgrades at the gym; baseball and softball fields; and in classrooms. Additionally, it entails a new voiceover IP phone system. RAY VAN DUSEN/MONROE JOURNAL

Newly approved Aberdeen Fire Chief Norris James has served in several leadership roles in his time with the department. May marked his 23rd year of service with the Aberdeen Fire Department. RAY VAN DUSEN/MONROE JOURNAL

Members of the Aberdeen High School JROTC present the colors during a previous Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at City Hall. RAY VAN DUSEN/MONROE JOURNAL

For the upcoming fiscal year, there is no countywide levy tax increase. However, some property owners may face increases in taxes depending on what municipality or school district they have property. RAY VAN DUSEN/MONROE JOURNAL

ABERDEEN – Even though no jobs will be created immediately, action during Sept. 3’s board of supervisors meeting will meet needs for more space at Birdsong Peanuts’ buying point in Prairie.

EGYPT – A marker signifying an era in Monroe County education will be unveiled Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. It will highlight Higgason Rosenwald

TUPELO – With a mental health crisis and instances of drug abuse, a regional effort aims to educate and empower professionals and the public in how to help reverse trends.