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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 , 1,896 Reads 3,022 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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Denman Fly of Charleston will take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine & Health Care, this summer. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

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Fly to participate in national forum
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Thu,03/05/26-12:19PM , 918 Reads
Denman Fly, of Charleston, will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care, this summer on the campus of Emory University.
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Bless Your Heart
By CONNIE BUNCH
Thu,03/05/26-12:01PM , 92 Reads
I am still surprised when driving to familiar places, when walking over the land and when on back roads.
Our landscape has changed.
As it regrows, heals and is cleaned up, our landscape will continue to change. The wounds of the ice storm will leave scars, even though grass, new plants and new trees may cover them.
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Magnolia Mornings: March 6, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows

Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking over its services, according to state and local officials and an excerpted document obtained by Mississippi Today.

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