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Gov. Tate Reeves talks about Mississippi's Rural Health Transformation Program plan during a press conference at the Walter Sillers Building in Jackson on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Harrison: Bennie Thompson may be safe for 2026 election after Gov. Reeves recognizes redistricting’s pitfalls for the GOP

Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison: Republican Gov. Tate Reeves ignored intense pressure and announced recently he . . .

A Christian perspective on immigration

At times, immigration is a blessing both to the migrant and to the nation that adopts them. America’s scientific community . . .

UM speaker visits Rotary

Shannon Sharp, right, from the Center for Research Evaluation at the University of Mississippi, was the guest speaker for the . . .

Making progress together

Where are you seeing progress in Charleston right now? A new community conversation begins. Across Charleston, people are beginning to . . .

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Wolfe receives degree at MSU
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Thu,05/21/26-11:18AM , 727 Reads
Martin K. Wolfe, of Enid, recently graduated from Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Bagley College of Engineering.
The 20XX graduate of North Delta School in Batesville is the son of Cheryl Venable Wolfe, of Enid, and David Wolfe, of Cascilla.

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John Kyle State Park at Sardis to reopen Friday
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Tue,05/19/26-9:45AM , 672 Reads
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced Tuesday that John Kyle State Park in Sardis will reopen effective Friday, May 22. Park reservations are now open.
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Huley Leigh
Thu,05/21/26-10:27AM , 651 Reads
CHARLESTON — Huley Williams Leigh, age 51, passed away Sunday, May 10.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church located near Charleston.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Lue Sanders
Thu,05/21/26-10:30AM , 608 Reads
CHARLESTON — Lue Sanders, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 17.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 29, at True Bible Way Church near Charleston.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, May 30, at the church.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Opinion: Two age groups that are working less

The public is told often that too many adults have left the American work force. By one measurement — probably the most important one, the percentage of adults who are working — this is true.

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