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Lumberton students create mural to honor late teacher, strengthen community art efforts

In the heart of Lumberton High School, students have turned grief into art. A group of students, led by art teacher Christopher Holzinger, have spent the past six months painting a mural to honor Susan Copeland, a beloved science teacher who died in a two-vehicle crash on Jan. 31, 2024.
Tom Keith, owner of The Flower Bed Nursery, talked to reporters about the influence his faith has had on his business.

Faith in every bloom: How The Flower Bed Nursery thrives on values and dedication

The Flower Bed Nursery in Lumberton, Mississippi, is more than a business. For the Keith family, it’s a reflection of their faith, values, and dedication to serving their community. Now in their 23rd year of ownership, the Keiths are preparing for another busy spring season—growing not just plants, but also relationships rooted in trust and faith. 
Brian LeBlanc shows off artwork of the painting that became the cover of Mississippi Macabre.

Mississippi creatives revive legends through comics

Aidan Tarrant January 6, 2025
Inspired by the 1950s comic anthology series Tales from the Crypt, the trio set out to create an anthology showcasing Mississippi’s rich cultural heritage.
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