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Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. (Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)

SUMNER — The Emmett Till Interpretive Center (ETIC) here has announced plans for a public bicycle ride on Saturday, July . . .

Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases

“I, for the life of me, can’t figure out why this is difficult to understand,” said House Education Committee chairman . . .

Chiquita McGee

CHARLESTON — Chiquita McGee, age 20, passed away Thursday, July 9. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at . . .

Magnolia Mornings: July 13, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion In Mississippi JTRAN workers . . .

This map of the new course for Bikes, Blues & Bayou shows the main route on Money Road as well as a pair of spurs. All motorized traffic on Money Road will be limited from 7 a.m.-noon on Aug. 1 in order to keep the route safe for bicyclists.

BIKES, BLUES & BAYOUS — Cyclists to get rolling: Annual ride requires plenty of teamwork

Dr. Gerry Ann Houston lives in Ridgeland, but she expects to be in Greenwood on the weekend of Aug. 1 . . .

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FEMA announces additional $9 million for Mississippi recovery
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Fri,07/10/26-10:27AM , 3,100 Reads
ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved more than $9 million to support 14 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm and past disasters.
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Chiquita McGee
Mon,07/13/26-12:17PM , 1,691 Reads
CHARLESTON — Chiquita McGee, age 20, passed away Thursday, July 9.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston with interment following at Alvin Grove Cemetery near Oakland.
She is survived by her mother, Divida Booker Johnson and her father, Freddie McGee.

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Annual back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing today, Saturday and Sunday
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Fri,07/10/26-10:51AM , 1,301 Reads
Mississippi's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday got underway this morning and ends Sunday night.

During this period, Mississippi sales tax won’t be collected on eligible clothing, footwear and school supplies when the sales price of a single item is less than $100.
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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS
Tue,07/14/26-5:58PM , 956 Reads 12,126 Statewide
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes observed across most of the country.
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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 85°F
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Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
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Wind Gust: 2 mph
Sky Cover: 63%
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Dew Point: 73°F
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