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Be brain aware during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

JACKSON — Mississippi has the highest death rate in the nation for Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that causes a slow . . .

St. John: The unlived life

Robert St. John says the unlived life haunts him because it’s built one small compromise at a time, one day . . .

Young couple celebrates 50 years of matrimony

A surprise golden wedding anniversary celebration was held Saturday, June 13, for Rev. Joe and Joanne Adams Young at The . . .

Foote: A Jackson data center - Threat or opportunity?

Below is an opinion column by Ashby Foote: Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote says the consideration of a data center . . .

Jerry Cartheron

CHARLESTON — Jerry Lee Cartheron, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 7. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, June . . .

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Three Charleston grads awarded Ricky Lewis Jones scholarships
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Mon,06/15/26-6:02PM , 1,294 Reads
The Ricky Lewis Jones Memorial Scholarship was established in honored memory of Ricky and to recognize the academic achievements and dedication of graduating seniors at Charleston High School. On May 14, a total of $1,500 was awarded to three graduating seniors at CHS, with each recipient receiving $500.
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Be brain aware during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
By GREG FLYNN - Mississippi State Department of Health
Mon,06/15/26-12:40PM , 731 Reads
JACKSON — Mississippi has the highest death rate in the nation for Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Roley White
Mon,06/15/26-11:59AM , 721 Reads
CHARLESTON — Roley Odell White, age age 71, passed away Thursday, June 4.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.

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U.S. Attorney's Office warns against scams targeting elderly
By BILLIE L. EUBANKS - U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Mississippi
Mon,06/15/26-3:17PM , 679 Reads
OXFORD – U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced that the Northern District of Mississippi recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. The Department of Justice joins the Elder Justice Council and other government agencies and organizations across America to spread the word about government and business imposter scams.
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Who’s running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2027?

Here are a few names that have emerged as possible candidates to replace outgoing Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson who is running for governor.

Andy Gipson is running for governor in 2027, leaving an open seat race for Mississippi’s next Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.

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