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Democrat-aligned super PAC to include Colom in $50 million media blitz

The Mississippi Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate is getting advertising help ahead of the November midterm election as he seeks . . .

The entrance sign at George Payne Cossar State Park is pictured on Sept. 22, 2010. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin)

George Payne Cossar, Wall Doxey state parks have reopened, reservations to begin

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced the reopening of George Payne Cossar State . . .

FestivalSouth: When Hattiesburg becomes a stage

Browse the schedule. Catch a performance. Attend a workshop. Visit an exhibit. Bring the kids to an Artie event. Spend . . .

Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 10-12

Parents can stock up on their child’s school supplies and wardrobe while saving money during the tax holiday. School may . . .

Friedeman: Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”

Below is an religion column by Matt Friedeman: We can say that Jesus is our Savior; but anything or anyone . . .

West Tallahatchie High School custodian Dave Martin holds a plaque he received during the school’s recent athletic awards banquet. (Photo by Shane Hargett)

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Dave Martin lauded
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Thu,06/04/26-11:28AM , 1,419 Reads
WEBB — West Tallahatchie High School custodian Dave Martin was recently recognized during the school’s athletic awards banquet “for his steadfast dedication and hard work for the West Tallahatchie High School football team,” said WTHS head football coach Shane Hargett.
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An ice-encrusted berry bush photographed in Charleston during the ice storm of January 2026 fills a map outline of Tallahatchie County. Charleston and Tallahatchie County officials are seeking the public's help to document volunteer hours and donated resources in the aftermath of that storm. (Sun-Sentinel photo illustration by Clay McFerrin)

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City of Charleston and Tallahatchie County request public assistance in documenting volunteer and donated resources from 2026 ice storm
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Thu,06/04/26-2:00PM , 1,344 Reads
The City of Charleston and Tallahatchie County are asking residents, businesses, churches, volunteer organizations and community partners to help document volunteer hours and donated resources provided during the response and recovery efforts following the 2026 ice storm.
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Community Church of God is now Recovery Church, serving the adjacent Charleston Recovery Center and anyone else who wants to attend the once-weekly service at 5 Sunday evening.

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Charleston Recovery Church now open for once-weekly 'praise and worship' service adjacent to Charleston Recovery Center
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,06/04/26-4:04PM , 1,009 Reads
The Charleston Recovery Center is now operating a house of worship next door, and the public is invited to attend the once-weekly church service at 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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Charleston High School 2026 honor graduates Nakiya Cashaw, left, and Lemar Frost were awarded $500 each as recipients of the Norman Jean Bradford Scholarship.

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Norma Jean Bradford awards scholarships to CHS students
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Thu,06/04/26-6:39PM , 999 Reads
The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors.
Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises.
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Henry and Julia Hackman

CHARLESTON — Henry Hackman, Jr. age 93 passed away on Tuesday, June 2, following complications from Parkinson’s. His wife, Julia Roberson Hackman, age 94, passed away Thursday, June 4. Married 74 years, they are still together.

A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Charleston First Methodist Church.