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I’m not sure what’s more mind-blowing to me: That our country has lasted 250 years or that I have lived . . .

CHARLESTON — Sharon Denise Tellis, age 57, passed away Thursday, June 25. Visitation will be held 1-5 p.m. Friday, July . . .

Tallahatchie Notes

Saturday July 4 Cossar State Park will celebrate From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., George Payne Cossar State Park, near . . .

Nine Mississippi sites listed in National Register of Historic Places so far in 2026

Mississippi has 1,541 listings in the National Register. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announced Monday that nine Mississippi . . .

250th anniversary

America’s 250th birthday will be celebrated this Saturday. It is more than a national milestone—it is a moment for Christians . . .

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National Charleston Day Organization announces seven scholarship recipients
By GWEN DAILEY
Thu,07/02/26-6:00PM , 1,011 Reads
The National Charleston Day Organization Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce its awardees for the 2026-2027 academic year.
They are:
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Happy 250th, America!
Sat,07/04/26-12:01AM , 559 Reads
As we commemorate the 250th birthday, or anniversary, of the United States on Saturday, July 4, we find ourselves at a remarkable milestone in human history.
A full 250 years ago, a group of visionaries boldly declared that a nation could be built on the premise of liberty, equality and government by the consent of the governed.
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Outgoing Mississippi Press Association President George Turner, left, presents Sun-Sentinel Editor and Publisher Clay McFerrin with a first-place plaque for General Excellence during an MPA awards ceremony Saturday, June 27, in Biloxi. (Photo by Anthony Warren)
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Sun-Sentinel wins 20 news awards in statewide contest, including one for 'General Excellence'
Thu,07/02/26-5:32PM , 826 Reads
BILOXI — The Sun-Sentinel has won 20 awards for news coverage, including first place in the top “General Excellence” category, in the annual Mississippi Press Association’s Better News Media Contest.
The awards, for work published in 2025, were presented Saturday at the Golden Nugget Biloxi.
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Mrs. Irene Dungan, adorned with a crown and sash, poses with a party blowout in her mouth during a June 27 celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church honoring her then soon upcoming 100th birthday. Her official birthday was June 29. (Photo by Tammy Dees)

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Irene Dungan celebrates 100 years of personal history just days before nation's 250th extravaganza
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,07/02/26-4:07PM , 723 Reads
Irene Henry Dungan was honored with a 100th birthday party Saturday, June 27, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in the Enid community.

A meal was served by her family and church family.
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