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Jeffrey Padgett

TEASDALE — Jeffrey Jude Padgett, 51, of the Teasdale community, passed away on Thursday, June 18. An attorney with a . . .

This white Toyota caused a considerable amount of damage to both city and personal property as it backed its way down part of South Court Square in Charleston Tuesday morning, but no one was injured and the storefront it finally came to rest against was that of a vacant building. (Photo by Kelsey Bright)

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UPDATED: No charges filed in reverse driving crash in Charleston due to driver's 'medical issue'
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,07/16/26-7:03PM , 5,008 Reads
A "medical issue" experienced by the male driver is believed to be what caused a Toyota car to back into and over thousands of dollars worth of city and private property on South Court Square in Charleston early Tuesday, Police Chief Kirby Griffin has told The Sun-Sentinel.
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Charleston schools to welcome students on July 23, West Tallahatchie on Aug. 5
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,07/16/26-4:00PM , 1,936 Reads
Bells will ring, buses will roll and young minds will experience both anxiety and anticipation when students return next week for the first day of classes in Charleston schools.
The Thursday, July 23, start for students in the East Tallahatchie School District is the earliest in recent history.
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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS
Tue,07/14/26-5:58PM , 1,823 Reads 32,881 Statewide
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes observed across most of the country.
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Jeffrey Padgett
Fri,07/17/26-2:09PM , 1,555 Reads
TEASDALE — Jeffrey Jude Padgett, 51, of the Teasdale community, passed away on Thursday, June 18.
An attorney with a successful law practice, he was also an avid pit boss.
He is survived by mother, Sandra Padgett; his children, Cameron Padgett, Harley Padgett, stepson Jayden Ram Jumao-as and Freahbel Padgett; and a grandson.
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