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Charleston Athletics Weekly Report, by LaDon Taylor

Last week was another exciting and successful week for Charleston Athletics, as our student-athletes continued to compete hard and represent . . .

Clarence Jones Sr.

TUTWILER — Clarence E. Jones Sr., age 81, of Tutwiler, passed away Monday, August 31. Visitation will be held 10 . . .

Will $17 billion Meta deal help children?

Did most state attorneys general – including our own Lynn Fitch – sell out child safety for a $17 billion . . .

Charleston quarterback Laryce Bradley carries the football against North Panola. He had 29 yards on four runs but suffered a broken thumb. (Photo by Mandy Moore)

Charleston tops North Panola to remain undefeated

SARDIS — Despite playing a self-described “real sloppy game,” Charleston High School head coach Rasheed DeBerry’s Tigers (2-0) emerged victorious . . .

Local and area unemployment rates for July are shown in this illustration from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Local unemployment shows improvement

Tallahatchie County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in July, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security’s monthly Labor Market . . .

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Opinion: Both sides of the data center debate
Thu,09/10/26-7:16PM , 141 Reads 2,988 Statewide
If you think a sizable percentage of the American public is undecided about the ongoing construction of data centers around the country, just ask around. It is clear that many people, probably a majority, don’t want a data center anywhere near them.
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Charleston quarterback Laryce Bradley carries the football against North Panola. He had 29 yards on four runs but suffered a broken thumb. (Photo by Mandy Moore)

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Charleston tops North Panola to remain undefeated
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,09/10/26-5:12PM , 249 Reads
SARDIS — Despite playing a self-described “real sloppy game,” Charleston High School head coach Rasheed DeBerry’s Tigers (2-0) emerged victorious in a 24-14 win at North Panola (0-2).
Charleston turned the ball over five times on three fumbles and two interceptions and was flagged 18 times for 155 yards but still overcame.
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Lester Brooks of Charleston wins first football contest of year
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,09/10/26-5:00PM , 272 Reads
With a 7-1 record, Lester Brooks of Charleston won a tiebreaker showdown to claim the first-ever $35 cash prize during Week 1 of The Sun-Sentinel’s 2026 Football Fever Contest. (Previously, the weekly award had been $30.)
He joined a huge contingent of players also finishing 7-1.
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Charleston Athletics Weekly Report, by LaDon Taylor
By LADON TAYLOR - Athletic Director, East Tallahatchie School District
Thu,09/10/26-4:58PM , 237 Reads
Last week was another exciting and successful week for Charleston Athletics, as our student-athletes continued to compete hard and represent Charleston well.
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Opinion: Both sides of the data center debate

If you think a sizable percentage of the American public is undecided about the ongoing construction of data centers around the country, just ask around. It is clear that many people, probably a majority, don’t want a data center anywhere near them.