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TUTWILER — Bobbie Perry, age 77, formerly of Tutwiler, passed away Sunday, February 15, in Norfolk, Virginia. A visitation will . . .

Salter: Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter: Columnist Sid Salter says Eagle Scouts remain special not because the world . . .

NCAA appeals Chambliss injunction to Mississippi Supreme Court

The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing . . .

Currie, House revive prison reforms Senate killed

State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by . . .

Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)

Tutwiler native Mike Steele joins Team Legend on nationally televised 'The Voice'

Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series . . .

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Currie, House revive prison reforms Senate killed
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/06/26-3:32PM , 259 Reads 5,535 Statewide
State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by the House.

The Mississippi House of Representatives has inserted language from its measures aimed at improving the wellbeing of inmates into Senate bills after the House bills died.
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Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)

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Tutwiler native Mike Steele joins Team Legend on nationally televised 'The Voice'
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,03/05/26-4:11PM , 1,409 Reads 2,480 Statewide
Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series, “The Voice,” which airs on NBC and Peacock.
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NCAA appeals Chambliss injunction to Mississippi Supreme Court
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/06/26-1:46PM , 177 Reads 7,627 Statewide
The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands.
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Mon,03/02/26-1:54PM , 416 Reads
BRANDON — Naomi "Fay" Worsham Smith, age 80, retired employee of Financial Control Dept. of Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 27.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at New Hope Cemetery near Scobey. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.

Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.

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