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Some students dance to a lively tune while celebrating African American history during a recent Black History Month celebration at Charleston Elementary School.

CES conducts Black History Month program Feb. 27

Charleston Elementary School held a Black History Month program Friday afternoon, Feb. 27, in the CES Multipurpose Building. The various . . .

Mississippians love Old Waverly hams on their Easter tables

Many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve . . .

Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal

The requirement to reach the death penalty would be that there are two aggravating factors associated with the crime. Persons . . .

Wild turkey season extended

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced that the 2025-2026 wild turkey season is . . .

GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site

The company’s announcement came Monday as part of a new $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier . . .

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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/07/26-2:16PM , 1,611 Reads 27,333 Statewide
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
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Mississippi’s midterm Primary Elections are here. What to expect Tuesday
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,03/09/26-12:32PM , 1,387 Reads 11,544 Statewide
Republicans and Democrats head to the polls Tuesday to choose their party’s nominee ahead of the November General Election. See who is on the ballot for the midterm Primary Elections.
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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 , 1,252 Reads
In Tuesday's congressional primary election, incumbents ruled the roost both in Tallahatchie County and throughout their domain.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Sat,03/07/26-9:00PM , 616 Reads 20,247 Statewide
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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Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill

State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.

The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.