a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision Some residents say there’s no need for change but developers say the growth is long overdue It’s quiet along Old Fort Bayou Road — country roads But longtime resident Jack Stokes says that peace is under pressure “We don’t want our country life turned into a big neighborhood housing project,” said Stokes Stokes is one of dozens of homeowners pushing back against a proposal to rezone more than 100 acres of farmland into a suburban-style subdivision Developer Kenneth Jones says the plan is designed to blend with the landscape — not erase it “We’re preserving almost 50% of the site — about 45% of the site — which will be really nice for the residents,” said Jones preservation areas where they can walk and have trails and stuff like that.” Jones points to a regional housing shortage low inventory and recent infrastructure upgrades as signs the area is ready “There’s a real lack of land that’s for sale But neighbors say the project doesn’t match the pace or purpose of their rural community Emily Theriot says it’s not just about homes — it’s about values There has been no substantial increase in jobs shopping or school capacity at Vancleave to justify a need It would not be in harmony with the rest of the neighborhood.” Laurie Claxton urged county commissioners to think long term It means a lot to us that have lived there our whole lives.” the decision is about more than zoning — it’s about what kind of future Vancleave is building The Jackson County Planning Commission has recommended the rezoning The final decision now goes to the Board of Supervisors Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application MS for 43 years where she owned and operated JT Auto Sales and Destiny Stables Janet and Polly; and many nieces and nephews Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday A graveside service will follow at 11:30am at Shiloh Cemetery Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Toni C Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - Vancleave Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors at the age of 74 with his beloved children by his side Richard was a passionate artist whose legacy will live on in the lives of those who knew and loved him Adriane LaCaze (Terry) as well as his granddaughters Brenna and Maeryn Richard was preceded in death by his parents and cherished wife His creative spirit shaped many aspects of the Kansas City arts scene He worked for the family-owned VanCleave Banknote Printing Company and later served as a guard and docent at the Kemper Museum of Art He was a frequent participant in installations and art shows around the Kansas City area Having gotten a degree in Art from Central Missouri State University he passed on his creative wisdom to his family whom also participate in the arts Richard was immensely proud of his children and grandchildren always ready to share stories and memories with them and about them He had many fond moments with his late wife Jennifer and their friends within the Kansas City food industry and art scene A man of vast knowledge and a true lover of the arts Richard will be remembered for his contributions to the creative community and the joy he brought to those around him and all who had the privilege of knowing him A celebration of life will be held at a later date Your creative spirit will continue to inspire and enrich the world Our websites may use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience. 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For more information, please see our University Websites Privacy Notice Professor VanCleave's project aims to gather data on bail and detention practices and impacts that will inform discussions about the current practices and the necessary components of a bail reform package UConn Law Professor Anna VanCleave has been selected as a Bellow Scholar a program run by the Association of American Law Schools’ Section on Clinical Legal Education’s Committee on Lawyering in the Public Interest the program recognizes and supports the empirical research projects of clinical law professors who increase the quality of justice in marginalized communities The selection process is highly competitive and VanCleave’s project was unanimously supported by the committee “I’m so honored to be part of the Bellow Scholars program,” said VanCleave director of UConn Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic “I’m lucky to have so much support at UConn to develop research like this and I’m especially grateful for my collaborators Jackie and Ray Boyd at Next Level Empowerment all of whom bring a lot of wisdom to the work on bail in Connecticut.” and Pretrial Procedures in Connecticut: An Analysis of Current Practices and Recommendations for the Elimination of Cash Bail.” She is working with Next Level Empowerment a non-profit organization that supports formerly incarcerated people and their families in Connecticut “Collaboration is the cornerstone of innovation and growth,” Next Level Empowerment Program Executive Director Jacqueline James-Boyd said “By supporting Anna VanCleave as a recipient of the Bellow Scholars Program NLEP is not only investing in individual excellence but also fostering a community of shared knowledge and transformative ideas we can amplify our impact and inspire future generations.” the project aims to answer the question how well do current procedures function for assessing which individuals should be detained the project will study three driving factors It will examine if courts are adhering to procedures for bail hearings automatic bail review hearings and hearings on bail modification motions It will seek to find how often defense lawyers are filing motions for bail modification It will also assess how well the existing procedures anticipate who will be deemed a risk to public safety at the conclusion of the case VanCleave will analyze current Connecticut pretrial procedures using data to understand how well the criminal procedures are ensuring that people are not being detailed pretrial who do not need to be The project aims to gather data on bail and detention practices and impacts that will inform discussions about the current practices and the necessary components of a bail reform package “Professor VanCleave is an innovative and outstanding scholar who has significantly enriched our intellectual community at UConn Law,” Dean Eboni S and service has had a wonderful impact on her students and community both inside and outside Connecticut I’m 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runs in the fourth and never looked back “It was kind of a weird day with the rain out yesterday,” Causey said of Game 1 Wayne County head coach Kody Lancaster said he was proud of his team despite the disappointing end to the season “I’m extremely proud of this bunch,” Lancaster said What the box score won’t reflect is that we’re playing six freshmen and sophomores but we had two of our starters out with injuries All in all I’m proud and happy about what’s coming here in the years to come Email notifications are only sent once a day This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MS passed away peacefully at home Saturday Tressie Liebold and Mandy Waltman both of Saucier MS; 21 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two sisters He spent his life exploring the great outdoors He loved to cook for his family and friends LL leaves his family and many great friends who will deeply miss him The family would like to thank everyone who has supported and cared for us during this process.  The visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm with the service beginning at 2 pm on Saturday 2025 at the Vancleave Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home Interment will follow at Vancleave Holiness Cemetery Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lonnie Lee Waltman Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Vancleave The reigning 5A State Champions of Vancleave High School hosting Brookhaven in do or die game three to see who would advance to the next round Senior Carter Doz with the nod on the mound He started off on fire striking two in the top of the first Aiden Tapp starting things off for the Bulldogs with a single Panthers entered the batters box in the 2nd hot scoring four total runs Vancleave answers in the bottom of the second with a standing double by Dane McElroy and then an RBI hit by pitch from Hunter Harper This would cut Brookhaven’s lead in half 2-4 After fighting tooth and nail coming from behind the entire game A walk-off sacrifice fly by Junior Dane McElroy would seal the deal as Martin Shaw scores the go-ahead run for the Bulldogs Vancleave advances to round two of playoffs after defeating Brookhaven 10-9 MS and lived his first 8 years in Birmingham AL before becoming a long-time resident of Vancleave He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1962 he was well-known throughout his life for his musical talent and often played guitar and sang in the many Baptist churches he attended Richard spent over a decade as a member of the bluegrass gospel band Bluff Creek recording albums and performing at numerous festivals and events retiring from Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast in 2010 He served in the Mississippi National Guard and was called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm He loved his family deeply and was a beloved husband He breathed his last in his home on Quave Road surrounded by his family while his grandchildren played in the snow in the front yard.  Richard is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Bertha (Cooley) Quave; and brother Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years and Elizabeth Quave (Mick Hawkins) of Adelaide and Matilda Quave-Hawkins; seven great grandchildren Services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Richard Frank Quave please have patience while we stay live during this process Terms of Service Privacy Policy Subscribe to our mailing list to get a weekly local news recap in your Inbox We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run 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Policy Terms of Service William Bill Overstreet and Alta Loraine Overstreet She enjoyed being in the boat on the river and fishing with her husband She loved her two boys and grand babies unconditionally Georgia and Dylan Robert Bobinger of Vancleave; stepchildren Brooklyn Marie Bobinger of Vancleave; seven step-grandchildren; Numerous nieces Edith Goff of Vancleave and Pamela Felix of Sacramento and Paul (Julie) Overstreet of Nashville Tennessee The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers and friends Bonnie Murray and Jessica N The family would like to uphold Robins wishes in having a private memorial for her immediate family at a later date Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Robin Lane renovations are under way for a new spot in Vancleave which is going back to the basics when it comes to food service Luckies Diner is planning on returning the classic diner experience to Vancleave and owners Byren Ferguson and his wife are taking some inspiration from Dairy Dream a diner which occupied the same spot decades ago “We’re trying to go back to that 50’s style diner something that the community has always leaned on this particular building for when Mr What we’re trying to do is bring that morale back,” said Byren Ferguson and most recently Potbellies have occupied the location but Byren plans on returning a more simple dining experience to Vancleave “Our vision is going to be a little bit different than all of them and we’re just kind of going back to plain We’re going to add breakfast and we’ll stay open through dinner to be able to support the kids on Friday nights and their families after events.” There’s even plans for a place to boil up crawfish in the shed behind the diner and when it comes to who they hope to employ “The high school is directly behind us and the middle school as well so the more kids that we can bring from the school and work the more that we can impart our work ethic and other things 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Councilmember Chris VanCleave announced his resignation from the Helena City Council on Monday Although VanCleave was unable to attend the meeting in person Council President Alice Lobell read a public statement from him to those gathered at the council meeting during which my medical team discovered a malignancy on my pancreas,” the letter from VanCleave read “While the overall prognosis has been good and my doctors have strongly encouraged me to cut back on my commitments and prioritize my health and well-being.” VanCleave will be resigning effective immediately from his position on the Helena City Council “I have wrestled with this decision for several months and I know that this is the right decision for me,” VanCleave said I’m resigning from the Helena City Council thank you all for your unfailing support this past year VanCleave served as the chairman of the Helena Beautification Board and Helena’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting He is also a member of the Alabama League of Municipalities VanCleave is a senior vice president at a Fortune 500 bank based in Birmingham VanCleave specializing on process improvement and operational excellence VanCleave has been a proud resident of Helena for the past 15 years “While I am stepping away from my role on the council I remain hopeful for Helena’s future,” VanCleave said “I am confident that the next generation of leaders will continue to build upon the foundation we have laid together I will carry the memories of our work together in my heart as I focus on my health and personal well-being.” Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results She was a member of The Vancleave Restoration Branch proclaiming the original gospel of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Lucy was a devoted servant of Christ all of her life her love and personality were proof of this Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; spouse and son-in-law David Allen Thomas Sr.; brothers and Michael McMillan; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Shannon Seals and the office staff of SAAD Home Health Care 2025 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home Reception to follow at Vancleave RLDS Church 12205 Mt Memorial donations may be made to Price Publishing Company Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ethel Lucille “Lucy” McMillan Vancleave Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home Brenda is preceded in death by her parents Edna Louise Myers and Mildred Ruth Myers Prine and Larry Myers; three sister-in-laws; and two brother-in-laws 2024 between 11 am-12 pm at Vancleave Holiness Church Burial will follow at Vancleave Holiness Church Cemetery Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Brenda J He worked for the Mississippi Forestry Dept Kevin; mother; father; sister; three brothers; and a niece He is survived by nine sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; one grandson; and many friends The family would like to thank Sunplex Center and Gentiva for taking very good care of Curtis A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Charles Curtis Prine Severe storms moved across the area bringing heavy rain to portions of the area over the weekend Flood waters caused damage in the area warranting water rescues for other residents according to Michael Ryan Had to get rescue from around the corner here “The stuff that I saw like when your house is almost under water resident Cynthia Shields shared and compared the flooding in certain areas to the damage caused by Katrina and says some things you just can’t prepare for one local resident was pleased by the community’s response to these storms and is offering help for those victims “Lot of people lost their belongings we want everyone to know we’re here for them and our hearts go out to them The fact that the community is coming together is huge and I think it speaks a lot for South Mississippi that we have a tight community and we’re willing to help everybody.” The impacts in these areas will be felt for some time but the help from others will assist in recovery efforts WXXV will stay on top of this story as those Vancleave residents and others across South Mississippi affected by these storms begin to build back Winning a State Championship is the ultimate goal for high school athletes and that’s the goal for this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week.Introducing Vancleve high schoo’s very own A dual-sport athlete at Vancleave high school senior Hunter Harper has given the blue and white his all when it comes to the gridiron and the diamond Harper rushed over 900 yards leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance but we had a good season and having one last ride with my friends is always fun,” said Hunter Harper Harper was the ace of the club that led Vancleave to their second State Championship in school history He said the school has never won back to back state titles but that’s not stopping them from trying “There’s a little pressure but not really It’s just being out here and having fun with the guys,” said Harper All of us have been playing since we were little We’ve always had success and I just love these guys We’re just going to keep going and try our best to win it all and have fun along the way.” If Harper continues to do what he’s done all season long “The V”  is set to have quite a run this playoff season Harper has a 5-1 record with 39 strikeouts and an 1.80 ERA In the batters box he has a .384 batting average Harper also hit his third homerun on Tuesday against Laurel who they recently beat handily in a double header 12-3 and 14-0 With this type of regional performance this close to playoffs Harper says it gives them confidence at just the right time Momentum is a big thing in high school baseball so going into the playoffs with some momentum is really good,” Harper said Whether this year ends with a second ring or not Harper is thankful for his time at Vancleave and the leadership qualities it’s given him “I’ve been here since as long as I can remember and it’s just great being able to come back here and everyone knowing your name and everything “I just feel like trying to be a leader for these guys out here I want the little kids and younger guys to be able to look at me and think maybe that’s what they want to be when they grow up.” Best of luck to Harper and the rest of the Bulldogs as they begin their playoff campaign next week Storms over the weekend brought on flooding in various parts of South Mississippi On Saturday part of Barge Landing Rd was submerged underwater as Bluff Creek overflowed from Friday night’s weather That flooding left some residents unable to access their homes along the river a local resident who spoke on how just how dangerous it was to access his brother’s home along Bluff Creek “That’s Bluff Creek right past that yellow sign There’s usually a guard rail there that’s about two feet high and that’s already underwater I was planning on walking all the way in there but I got about waist deep and it was too dangerous.” Allison Klinshaw’s appreciation for the library began early in her childhood her use of its resources blossomed into a passionate career within the library itself With years of experience working in libraries Klinshaw has witnessed firsthand how patrons’ needs have evolved in the world of reading and technology Klinshaw says her favorite part about working in a library is “all the fun things [they] can provide” for their patrons Klinshaw urges residents to learn more about their local libraries and utilize the resources offered Local libraries often serve as the backbone of local communities by providing resources to residents who wouldn’t have access without them are being recognized in celebration of National Library Week Days after the severe flooding which forced residents to evacuate at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave water levels have finally reduced allowing those impacted to return to their RV’s On Saturday the campgrounds were engulfed by floods brought on from Fridays night’s storms forcing residents to leave their RV’s as well as the rest of their belongings behind Relief efforts went on throughout the weekend as local residents used their boats to help those affected by the flood On Monday the water levels at the Sugar Sands Campground were significantly reduced allowing residents to return to their RV’s The Red Cross was on scene performing damage assessments as well as providing lunch to flood victims At this time the Sugar Sands Campground is closed to the public and only those impacted by the flood are allowed to enter George is preceded in death by his parents; brothers James Jackson Moore and Andrew Moore; sisters He is survived by a host of family members and friends A Graveside service will follow at Beulah Church Cemetery Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of George Lewis Moore A Vancleave man will spend 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in the death of his girlfriend 36-year-old Michael Grimes was sentenced Friday to 25 years with 22 to serve and 3 years of post-release supervision in the death of Christine Osborne in 2022 Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Old Fort Bayou Road at approximately 9:15 p.m 2022 in response to a report of Grimes yelling at and assaulting Osborne in their car lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch Bystanders were able to pull Grimes from the vehicle but Osborne was trapped and could not be saved An investigation of the crash showed Grimes’ blood alcohol was double the legal limit at the time of the crash “Christine Osborne would still be alive today but for the defendant’s reckless decision to drive drunk,” said District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath the court heard that Christine was a loving mother We want to thank the good-Samaritan citizens who made every effort to save her life I hope that this conviction and sentence will help Christine’s grieving family as they mourn her loss.” 2025 at 5:58 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Mugshot via Will County Jail )JOLIET —After spending four days in the Will County Jail 32-year-old Coal City resident Joseph Vancleave has regained his freedom but one of the conditions of his pretrial release is that he must not set foot on the property of Channahon's public library which is known as the Three Rivers Library The Will County Sheriff's Office took Vancleave into custody on Feb 28 in connection with his arrest warrant obtained by the Channahon police force Vancleave is charged with two counts of felony theft The criminal complaint indicates that on Jan DVDs and electronic devices from Three Rivers Library "with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of said property and the value of the property exceeded $500 but did not exceed $10,000." The second felony charge of theft indicates that in 2019 Vancleve was convicted in Rock Island County of committing a theft and "the people of the state of Illinois .. seek an enhanced Class 4 sentence based upon the defendant's prior conviction for theft in Rock Island County." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. « Back By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people Chad VanCleave-Goff has a long and distinguished military career He serves as a mentor and coach for service members and their families helping them deal with life's hardships or prepare for deployment But it took courage and strength for VanCleave-Goff to seek that same kind of support for himself VanCleave-Goff hesitated to seek mental health services due to stigma “It was Adam who knew just how bad I was hurting both mentally and physically,” VanCleave-Goff says “He said the right words at the right time for me to finally seek professional help I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and have received amazing therapy from a dynamic military mental health team.” This year, VanCleave-Goff was the project lead and planner for the 2024 USAF First Sergeant Worldwide Conference. As he approaches his 23rd year of service, he remains committed to making a difference. “Every day in uniform is another day to make a difference in the life of another,” he says. @usairforce Ankit RK Garg/ShutterstockMey RudeMey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade @lauren.doyle23 @steph_rovetti @kristhomas11 @cgray209 @jewellloyd WXXV’s Ansley Brent first introduced you to this incredible athlete last year when featuring her as a WXXV Student Athlete of the Week and she truly could not pass up another opportunity to brag on her Jordyn Raynor is a junior at Vancleave high school who plays soccer and is the first female to suit up for the football program Jordyn made school history by being the first female to ever kick a field goal in the Bulldog uniform Vancleave went on to win by just three points so it is safe to say without Jordyn the Bulldogs might not have gotten their first win of the year On Saturday the Sugar Sands Campground in Gulfport was engulfed in water from Friday night’s storms Flooding forced residents to leave their RV’s as well as all of their belonging behind That’s when three local teenagers decided to step in and help decided to use their own boats to help victims of the flooding They transported families to and from their RV’s helping to salvage whatever was left from the devastating effects of the flood “I saw the water all flooded up and stuff and I knew there were RV’s and stuff down there so I just went home and got my boat and called Landon and told him if you want to come help out and get these people’s stuff out of their campers,” said Gaige The three teenagers spent most of Saturday morning supporting flood victims in Vancleave and they told WXXV they would be there as long as it took to help those in need We have a pair of golfers taking their talents to the next level but they’re not just your average pair Vancleave’s Kelsey Mason and Natalie Mason put pen to paper to continue their journey on the links Former Student Athlete of the Week Kelsey Mason signed with Shelton State in Tuscaloosa which is currently ranked the number one junior college golf program for women Natalie Mason signed to play at Wallace State in Hanceville which just so happens to be the cross conference rival school Both sisters have an outstanding golf resume and are very deserving of this honor