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Mount Pisgah News

By NELL SMITH NELL SMITH
Thu,05/28/26-12:15PM, 265 Reads
Greetings once again to all my faithful readers. Hopefully you are doing good.One thing for sure, we had lots of rain over the past several days. We do know the rain from the heavens is important, but once everything is soaked, we desire to have sunny days, we are not in control of the weather, so therefore we will leave that to the Lord.
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Artimeze Letha Miley, 94

Wed,11/26/25-1:52PM, 262 Reads
Artimeze Letha Miley departed this life at age 94 years on November 19, 2025, less than a mile from where she was born on August 12, 1931.
Artimeze’s life journey took her along various roadways, life experiences, and both professional and personal relationships.
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Letter: Fix boat ramp and access road

Thu,04/30/26-9:01PM, 263 Reads
Editor, The Era-Leader:
Well, Folks, on April 14th, another town meeting where the “Obstructionists”, as I will now label the 2 aldermen, TJ Butler, and Patrice Crain, voiced all kinds of opposition to the needed upgrades to the town boat ramp.
Alderman Descant stated that the money needed, was already in the budget.
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Thomas Edison Ahlman, 85

Wed,11/26/25-1:55PM, 262 Reads
Thomas Edison Ahlman, 85, a resident of the Thomas Community passed away peacefully Thursday morning November 20, 2025 at his home. He was born in Kirbyville, Texas and later graduated high school in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Tommy served his country as a member of the United States Army-Reserve.
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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 98°F
Min Temp: 77°F
Feels Like: 100°F
Dew Point: 76°F
Humidity: 62%
Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 13%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 76°F
Moon Rise: 9:40 PM
Moon Set: 7:16 AM

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