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Friedeman: The ‘Mississippi Miracle’ and what it can mean for the Church

Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman: There is more than one kind of literacy, and the local church . . .

PEER report points to VitalCore staffing shortages, inconsistent reporting in Mississippi inmate healthcare

A PEER report found a large portion of unused VitalCore contractual hours in nearly every medical category in 2025. Paybacks . . .

U.S. Dept. of Education rescinds Biden-era attempt to expand Title IX beyond “biological reality”

“We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates . . .

Opinion: Hyde-Smith remains favored

Give Scott Colom, the Columbus district attorney running against U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, credit for a good campaign. He worked . . .

Enrollment at Mississippi’s public universities declined slightly between 2025 and 2026 school years

Five of Mississippi’s eight universities have less than 3,300 students, with Mississippi Valley State being the lowest attended at 1,976 . . .

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Two charged with murder of local teen
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-3:21PM , 6,980 Reads
Two people have been charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with the Oct. 14 shooting death of a Charleston teenager.
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Charleston travels to Marks Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating Northside 34-30 last week
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:06PM , 2,147 Reads
SHELBY — The Charleston High School Tigers locked down the Region 3-2A championship for a sixth consecutive year Friday night by edging top challenger Northside 34-30 here.
The Tigers improved to 6-3 while the Gators fell to 6-2.
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West Tally plays at Itta Bena Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating French Camp at home last week
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:09PM , 1,969 Reads
WEBB — The West Tallahatchie High School Choctaws beat the French Camp Academy Panthers 20-14 during senior night at Choctaw Stadium.
The win pushed West Tally’s record to 5-4 on the season while French Camp slipped to 2-7.
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Gary Dyksterhouse claims contest prize with week's best record
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:13PM , 1,343 Reads
Gary Dyksterhouse of Glendora posted a 7-1 record to win the $35 cash prize during Week 8 of The Sun-Sentinel’s 2026 Football Fever Contest.
Dyksterhouse was the lone 7-1 contestant, and his only misfire was picking No. 14 Houston to top No. 10 Utah.
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Unnamed suspect arrested in connection with arson of Senatobia Police Department

A suspect was taken into custody in Huntsville, Alabama Monday afternoon. The investigation into the arson is ongoing and ATF is asking the public to share any information related to the case.

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