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Children have fun on a sliding board at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center playground on Thursday, the next to last weekday before spring break ends at local schools.

I am astonished at how fast spring has happened here on the Circle S. It seems just like last week . . .

Charleston and Water Valley archers compete recently in the Charleston High School gymnasium. (Photo by LaDon Taylor)

Archery, esports, flag football new sports at Charleston High School

Archery, flag football and esports are among the latest extracurricular offerings from the East Tallahatchie School District Athletic Department. District . . .

Random gunfire erupts in many areas of Charleston

A rash of random gunfire in neighborhoods across Charleston has residents rattled and city police searching feverishly for answers. So . . .

Free prenatal vitamins offered at county health departments

JACKSON — One of the most proactive steps an expectant mother can take to ensure she delivers a healthy baby . . .

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Random gunfire erupts in many areas of Charleston
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,03/12/26-1:21PM , 2,101 Reads
A rash of random gunfire in neighborhoods across Charleston has residents rattled and city police searching feverishly for answers.
So far, Charleston Police Chief Kirby Griffin said Tuesday, no arrests have been made, no suspects have been identified and police are working scant leads.
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Scooters should not be allowed on streets
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,03/12/26-6:39PM , 1,961 Reads
Every time we see a young person operating an electric scooter on a city street, we cringe with fear that such behavior may one day lead to tragedy.
Following Christmas, we noticed a large uptick in the number of these scooters being driven in Charleston, in particular.
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Bennie Thompson, Cindy Hyde-Smith carry Tallahatchie County
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Tue,03/10/26-10:23PM , 1,476 Reads
In Tuesday's congressional primary election, incumbents ruled the roost both in Tallahatchie County and throughout their domain.
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Former city clerk sentenced in embezzlement case
By MARYASA LEE - Mississippi Attorney General's Office
Fri,03/13/26-11:10AM , 1,298 Reads
MARKS — Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencing of Pamela Latrice McNutt, 44, for one count of Embezzlement by a Public Official. McNutt stole nearly $150,000 in funds from the city of Marks, while employed as the city clerk.
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Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”

Speaker Jason White said the House’s initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested by independent pharmacists.

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