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Halloween weekend brings safety reminders

JACKSON – While Halloween is meant to be fun, you may occasionally encounter someone who likes tricks more than treats. Luckily, insurance can cover some holiday hazards.

$69,000 in illegal funds seized from inmates

JACKSON – A crackdown by the Mississippi Department of Corrections into inmate financial transactions has smashed a contraband smuggling ring in Mississippi prisons that could have netted prisoners

Quardero M. Gipson (left) and Quincy Qutexz Scott (center) have been indicted on charges of capital murder and conspiracy in connection with the July 2020 shooting death of Adrian Wilchie (right). (Photos special to The Sun-Sentinel)

Two indicted on capital murder, conspiracy charges

A Tallahatchie County grand jury has formally charged two men with capital murder and conspiracy in connection with a July 23 slaying near Webb.

The back gate at Parchman will once again be open and guarded.
(MDOC Photo)

MDOC commissioner tightens security by opening back gate at Parchman prison

CLEVELAND – In further efforts to tighten security at Mississippi’s maximum security State Penitentiary in Parchman, Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces that the long-abandoned back gate o

From left, volunteers Ken Calhoun, Larry Love and Quartez Brown help to pass out family food boxes during a recent food distribution in Webb. Webb Mayor Tracy Mims and Tallahatchie County Sheriff Jimmy Fly are co-coordinators of the effort, sponsored by the Mississippi Crisis Foundation. Food is supplied by Memphis-based M. Palazola. About 1,080 food units featuring meat, dairy and produce are delivered weekly to both the former National Guard armory in Charleston and the Emmett Till Multi-Purpose Complex near Sumner. (Photos special to The Sun-Sentinel)

Free food distributed in Tallahatchie County

Computer devices to begin arriving in school districts in October
By Patrice Guilfoyle, READ MORE > 7,110 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 03:48 PM

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the first batch of computer devices ordered through the Mississippi Connects digital learning plan will arrive in school districts next week, ready for students’ immediate use.
Child safety seat giveaway, free safety check ongoing at Charleston armory
By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 10,086 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:12 AM

Parents/caregivers are reminded to bring the child with them if attending the "Seat Check Friday" event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 25) at the former National Guard armory, 409 S. Cossar Ave., in Charleston.
Fire in the sky
By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 14,734 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 06:17 PM

Mary Kathryn Smith awakened Saturday, Sept. 5, to this awe-inspiring scene of a fiery sunrise over Spring Hill Baptist Church. Smith, who lives across from the church on Spring Hill Road near Oakland, said she excitedly grabbed her cellphone and shot some 20 photos, the one above taken at 6:36 a.m. (Photo by Mary Kathryn Smith)
County's unemployment rate improves in August
By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 8,358 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 06:09 PM

August unemployment in Tallahatchie County fell to 8.1%, a decline of 1.7% from the revised July figure of 9.8%, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced Tuesday.
It was the highest unemployment rate for the month of August since 2013, when local joblessness stood at 10.3%.
COVID-19 blamed for deaths of five more Tallahatchians
By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 7,165 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 04:35 PM

The deaths of five more Tallahatchians within the past week have been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reports from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
The agency listed three local deaths in its daily report on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Personal identifying information about individual cases is not disclosed.
Tallahatchie Notes September 24, 2020
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On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 04:32 PM

Thursday September 24
Food giveaways set in two towns
Distribution of free family food boxes will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Charleston and Sumner.
The first giveaway will be from 9-11 a.m. on the grounds of the National Guard armory, 409 S. Cossar Ave., in Charleston.
Section 230 has devastated America
READ MORE > 5,581 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 04:08 PM

JACKSON — Kudos to Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.
I know most readers are scratching their heads wondering “what the heck is Section 230?” Sounds rather technical and minor.
A different view of Medicaid
By The McComb Enterprise Journal, READ MORE > 6,271 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 04:05 PM

In a column distributed to Mississippi newspapers, former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove said the state should end its resistance to accepting the Affordable Care Act’s enticements to expand Medicaid.
Jerry Drain
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On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:30 AM

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Jerry Drain, age 61, auto mechanic, formerly of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Barnes and Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Blue Cane Cemetery near Charleston. Clark-Williams Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Lee White
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On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:35 AM

ENID — Lee Avery White, age 73, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, at Baptist Hospital in Oxford.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Bethel Cemetery located in the Teasdale Community. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Outdoors in the Sun: Fall feeling at grocery store

I have been struggling to make time to sit on a limb with stick and string. Whether due to office duties or relief effort spraying for mosquitoes from the recent south Louisiana hurricanes, the phone won’t stop ringing and the email won’t stop dinging. As well, I’m sure you realize “our” favorite month of the year is halfway gone. I keep telling myself, “just another day or so and I’ll be free.” Well, to this point I’ve been kidding myself. I have managed to release a few field-tipped shafts to the block in my neighborhood and amazingly hit the center dot a few times.

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