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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman: The concept of fatherhood is lot to live up to, since “father” . . .

Medicaid threatens to stop MHAP payment to Greenwood Leflore Hospital as IHL approves property donation to UMMC

Updated: The Commonwealth corrected the amount of the MHAP June payment and to clarify details of the hospital's transfer to . . .

UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility

IHL Senior Associate Commissioner for Finance John Pearce said UMMC intends to utilize the facility to expand healthcare services and . . .

Young couple celebrate 50 years of matrimony

A surprise golden wedding anniversary celebration was held Saturday, June 13, for Rev. Joe and Joanne Adams Young at The . . .

Fathers are getting scarce

As if by magic, the digital picture frame on my work desk started working again after several years. It’s loaded . . .

West Tallahatchie High School boys basketball head coach Corey Grayson, seated, is pictured with some of the participants of a recent three-day youth basketball camp held at Bernard Berryhill Gymnasium on the WTHS campus as part of a West Tallahatchie Community Schools Initiative event. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

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Youth camp sponsored by West Tallahatchie Community Schools Initiative
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Thu,06/18/26-1:47PM , 1,346 Reads
WEBB — As part of the West Tallahatchie Community Schools Initiative, West Tallahatchie High School boys basketball head coach Corey Grayson organized and led a three-day Youth Basketball Camp that was held from 9-11 a.m. each day at the school.
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Lillie Jackson looks resplendent in a pink dress and a crown as she occupies the seat of honor during her 100th birthday celebration last week at the Tutwiler Community Education Center in Tutwiler. Her sash says it all: “100 & Fabulous.” (Photo by Sharon Elaine Jackson-Bailey)

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Tutwiler's Lillie Jackson honored with celebration of 100th birthday
By SHARON ELAINE JACKSON-BAILEY - Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Thu,06/18/26-4:30PM , 1,055 Reads
TUTWILER — Family, friends and community members recently gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Mrs. Lillie Jackson marked her 100th birthday on June 10.
Born on June 10, 1926, Mrs. Jackson has witnessed a century of history, change and progress while remaining a beloved figure in the Tutwiler community.
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Young couple celebrate 50 years of matrimony
Thu,06/18/26-9:44AM , 892 Reads
A surprise golden wedding anniversary celebration was held Saturday, June 13, for Rev. Joe and Joanne Adams Young at The Oaks at Sherin Farms in the Teasdale community.
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Medicaid threatens to stop MHAP payment to Greenwood Leflore Hospital as IHL approves property donation to UMMC
By BRENT MAZE
Wed,06/17/26-8:38PM , 819 Reads 25,314 Statewide
Updated: The Commonwealth corrected the amount of the MHAP June payment and to clarify details of the hospital's transfer to UMMC. Also, a link to the board meeting's live stream was added. IHL also approved
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UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility

IHL Senior Associate Commissioner for Finance John Pearce said UMMC intends to utilize the facility to expand healthcare services and create additional training opportunities for students, residents and fellows in the community hospital setting.

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