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Magnolia Mornings: October 5, 2026

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Beware of counterfeit and unregulated drugs

JACKSON — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is urging Mississippians to be aware of the serious and potentially unpredictable . . .

Hidden in plain sight: Treasure hunting through Natchez

Pack your walking shoes, grab your smartphone, and download a geocaching or GPS app, because Mississippi’s oldest city has another . . .

Pictured are Charleston High School homecoming maids for 2026. Seated, from left, are senior maids Rosie Randolph, Aniya Hollis, A’leriea Carmichael and Markrisha Housley. Standing, from left, are junior maid Adriunna Davis, sophomore maid Taylor Gadsden Harris, freshman maid Ireanna Love, freshman maid Nylah Holmes, sophomore maid Kassidy James and junior maid Zyon Moody. The CHS homecoming court will be presented, and a queen crowned, during halftime festivities of the Leland at Charleston football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Tiger Stadium on the CHS campus. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The homecoming parade will be Oct. 8. (Photo by Mandy Moore)

CHS plans for homecoming parade, football game announced

Plans have been announced for the annual Charleston High School homecoming parade and homecoming football game. The CHS homecoming parade . . .

Ernestine Slaughter

CHARLESTON — Ernestine Slaughter, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 30, at Tallahatchie General’s Extended Care Facility. Visitation will be . . .

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FBI agent to present at Tuesday's child abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth program in Charleston
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/01/26-11:36AM , 2,174 Reads
Registration is ongoing for a planned Oct. 6 program at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston to raise awareness of the abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth in Mississippi.
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Tallahatchie unemployment dips to 2.8% in August
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/01/26-2:45PM , 610 Reads
At 2.8%, Tallahatchie County's unemployment rate tied for the fourth-lowest rate in the Magnolia State during August, according to a Mississippi Department of Employment Security monthly report.
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Mississippi Valley State quarterback Josh Brown (12) runs away from a Prairie View defender during the third quarter of Saturday’s contest. Brown had three rushing touchdowns and threw for one score.

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Mississippi Valley State University completes memorable comeback for first conference win of season
By CALVIN STEVENS - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Sat,10/03/26-9:16PM , 450 Reads 14,692 Statewide
The roar that could be heard on U.S. 82 West Saturday around 6 p.m. was coming from Rice-Totten Stadium.

It was the sound of victory.
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By LINDA ROSS ALDY
Thu,10/01/26-10:57AM , 167 Reads
I always try to look at the most positive outcome and walk on the sunny side of the street, but those Ole Miss guys have me looking hard for the bright side of things on this day after they visited Florida. I’m happy for the Bulldogs!
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FBI agent to present at Tuesday's child abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth program in Charleston

Registration is ongoing for a planned Oct. 6 program at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston to raise awareness of the abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth in Mississippi.