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This photo, titled "Group Portrait, Crow Agency, Montana," is part of the Dr. A.B. Holder Photographs collection in Mississippi State University's Special Collections Department. It pictures a white man, possibly Dr. A.B. Holder; an unidentified man; an unidentified member of the Apsaalooke (Crow) tribe; and a Black cowboy, possibly Charles "Smoky" Wilson. Apsaalooke is the native name for the Crow tribe.

Digitized photos from MSU Libraries' Holder Collection unveil beauty of Montana's Crow Indian tribe

STARKVILLE — The photographic beauty of both the natural and built environments of Montana’s Crow Indian tribe is now easily . . .

From left, Tallahatchians Raymond Radcliff, Nolan Lester, Keegan Bachler, Layton Pressgrove and Sherry Radcliff are pictured at a state 4-H shooting sports competition recently in Starkville. (Photo by Vicki Pressgrove)

Local 4-H'ers compete at state

Members of Tallahatchie County’s 4-H Club participated in a pair of events as part of the 2021 4-H S.A.F.E.T.Y. state . . .

The state's defined benefit pension system got a massive boost from the stock market in fiscal 2020.

Preliminary data shows PERS had massive 30 percent investment returns in fiscal 2020

According to preliminary data, the state's defined benefit pension system had its second-best year in investment income, a boost that . . .

Newspaper organizations ask court to intervene to stop Aug. 29 postage rate increase

A coalition of organizations representing commercial and nonprofit users of the mail on Friday petitioned the US Court of Appeals . . .

Blacks, Hispanics ask SCOTUS to 'end racist abortion eugenics,' overturn Roe v. Wade

Following is a press release from Liberty Counsel: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Liberty Counsel has filed an amicus brief on behalf . . .

Becky and Ed Meek, natives of Paynes and Charleston, respectively, have formed a foundation that will award "Enterprise Grants" to qualifying students and nonprofits in eastern Tallahatchie County. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

Meek Foundation awards 'Enterprise Grants for Education' to 20 local students
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 859 Reads
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 03:34 PM
The newly formed Ed and Becky Meek Foundation has awarded Enterprise Grants to assist 20 Tallahatchie County students to continue their studies at area colleges, community colleges and job-skills programs this fall.
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Police investigate a three-car accident at the corner of Main and Martin Luther King Drive in Charleston Thursday afternoon. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene. (Photo by Clay McFerrin)

Ambulance dispatched to scene of three-car accident
By Clay McFerrin, 2,483 Reads
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 03:22 PM
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene of a three-car accident that was reported at 2:44 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Main Street and Martin Luther King Drive in Charleston.
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Incoming East Tallahatchie Superintendent Johnnie L. Vick (Photo submitted)

Incoming East Tallahatchie school superintendent pledges to 'work extremely hard' to improve academics
By Clay McFerrin, 813 Reads
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 01:37 PM
Newly hired East Tallahatchie School District Superintendent Johnnie L. Vick said he is “excited” about the opportunity here and ready to “work extremely hard” to improve the Charleston schools.
Vick, 55, will officially take over the position July 1.
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Farmland impacted by floodwaters in Tallahatchie County is shown June 10. (Photo by Christopher Williamson)

Recent flooding causes 'unprecedented' agricultural acreage loss in county
By Clay McFerrin, 580 Reads
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 12:28 PM
Recent widespread flooding in the area has led to "unprecedented failed acres" of agricultural crops in Tallahatchie County, according to longtime local Farm Service Agency Executive Director David Groner.
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Russell Cheshier
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Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:32 AM
DES ARC, Ark. — Russell Keith “Chestnut” Cheshier, age 56, went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 14.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, June 18, at First Baptist Church in Des Arc with interment following in Sandhill Cemetery. Garth Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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Groups plan drive-thru flood relief distribution in Charleston
By Dana Clolinger, 475 Reads
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 09:36 AM
Save the Children, Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort (CARE) and Charleston Friends of the Library have partnered to bring supplies to flood victims in Charleston during two distributions this week.

These supplies include bottled water, diapers, cleaning supplies and other items.
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Johnnie Vick is pictured at a 2016 reception welcoming him as the new superintendent of the South Pike School District. (Photo reprinted from McComb Enterprise-Journal)

Reports: East Tallahatchie School District selects new superintendent
By Clay McFerrin, 11,874 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 08:15 PM
The East Tallahatchie School District Board of Trustees, in a split vote, has offered the job of district superintendent to south Mississippi native Johnnie L. Vick, The Sun-Sentinel has learned from multiple sources.
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Local officials embrace new 'Juneteenth National Independence Day'
By Clay McFerrin, 1,737 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 06:47 PM
Some local elected officials this week were asked to comment on action by the U.S. Congress and President Joe Biden to declare Juneteenth, June 19, a legal public holiday to be called the "Juneteenth National Independence Day."
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Juneteenth is being celebrated in Charleston this year with activities planned for June 18-20.

Charleston adopts resolution commending local Juneteenth celebration
By Clay McFerrin, 2,888 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 04:10 PM
The Charleston Mayor and Board of Commissioners have adopted a resolution commending the inaugural Juneteenth celebration in the city.

The resolution states:
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Tallahatchie County Library sets July 7 as date for reading program registration
By Dana Clolinger - President, Tallahatchie County Library Board , 1,843 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 03:11 PM
The Tallahatchie County Library invites local youth to help kick off their 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Tails and Tales,” by visiting the Charleston library on July 7 to register.
Registration will be ongoing all day long for participants ages 4 through 12.
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