David 'Honey Boy' Edwards Dies at 96

Possibly, the last of the legendary Mississippi bluesmen has died.

David "Honey Boy" Edwards passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at his home in Chicago, according to his manager. Edwards was 96. He was believed to be the oldest surviving bluesman from this state's Delta.

Betty Ford leaves legacy of cancer, addiction treatment, social activism

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Former first lady Betty Ford, who became the face of alcohol addiction and how to get help, died Friday.



Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford was born April 8, 1918, in Chicago. She died July 8, 2011, at age 93.



The dancer who never dreamed of becoming a political wife, was treated for addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs in 1976. In 1982, she established the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. In 1991, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribtuion to health issues.



She and her husband, President Gerald Ford, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1998 for their public service.



She brought the same attention to breast cancer, pulling the disease from behind hushed silence and bringing relief and medical bravery to countless women across the United States. She talked openly about treatment after she was diagnosed in 1974.



An outspoken social activist, Ford, a mother of four, also brought controversy to the White House when she expressed support for abortion, military duty for women, premartial sex, and the Equal Rights Amendment. Her views contradicted those of President Ford.


He died in 2006, also at age 93. They were married in 1948.

Old Pas High Ready for Seniors

PASCAGOULA -- For now, 16 living units are available for senior citizens in the new Bayside Village apartment complex, ready for residents to move into what was the old Pascagoula High School on Pascagoula Street.

(A bedroom set sits in the glow of sunshine from windows remodeled at the old Pascagoula High School on Pascagoula Street. The former school building, known now as Bayside Village (seen through the window), will be the new home of area senior citizens. Developer Steve Nail gave city officials a tour Dec. 21. The complex is expecting to hold 60 units. ) (Photo by Kaija Wilkinson/The Mississippi Press)

Senior Apartments Ready at Old PHS

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Senior Citizens Day at Union Baptist

PASCAGOULA -- A Senior Citizen Day has been set for Dec. 3 at Union Baptist Church at the Family Life Center.

The event begins at 5 p.m.

Pastor Larry Hawkins said that church members 55 and older will be honorees for the day, which includes presentations of $50 each for those attending. Congregants 80 years old and above will be honored with $50 plus enough to total their age.

At present the church has about 110 seniors over 55.

Pascagoula Officials Recount Road To New Pascagoula Senior Center

Ribbon cutting today officially opened the doors of the new Pascagoula Senior Citizen Center.

Director Melani Caver whoops it up with the center's Upbeat Line Dancers.

Residents dish about the new Pascagoula Senior Center while seniors enjoy the real meal.

Pas Sr. Center Plans Ribbon Cutting

Biloxi Parade Brings Out Veterans, Families

The Mississippi National Guard performs during the Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. (Photo by Michael Dumas)

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