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A pickup passes ice-covered bushes on Main Street in Charleston on Jan. 25, 2026. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin)
This Wednesday, June 10, is the deadline for Mississippi residents affected by Winter Storm Fern (DR-4899) to apply for financial assistance. The storm impacted the state from Jan. 23–27, 2026.
As of June 9, more than 84,000 Mississippians have registered for assistance. Through FEMA's Individual Assistance program, more than $126 million has been distributed to eligible storm survivors.
The counties with the highest number of registrations are:
• Panola County – 5,577
• Washington County – 5,373
By Scott Simmons - Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on
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CHARLESTON — Henry Hackman, Jr. age 93 passed away on Tuesday, June 2, following complications from Parkinson’s. His wife, Julia Roberson Hackman, age 94, passed away Thursday, June 4. Married 74 years, they are still together.
A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Charleston First Methodist Church.
Mr. Hackman served his country in the United States Army, and was part owner of Hackman and Roberson Lime and Fertilize in Charleston. Mrs. Hackman operated Julia's Florist in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON — Excel Reed, age 58, passed away Tuesday, June 2.
Visitaiton will be held 1-5 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Clark-Williams Funeral Home in Greanda.
A celebration of life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church near Charleston.
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JACKSON – The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation has entered into a formal partnership with AccelerateMS, the state’s Office of Workforce Development, to support the work of the newly established Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) through MSBA’s WorkFuture Institute for Workforce and Educational Excellence.
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Charleston High School 2026 honor graduates Nakiya Cashaw, left, and Lemar Frost were awarded $500 each as recipients of the Norman Jean Bradford Scholarship.
The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors.
Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises.
“They both had impressive GPAs and wrote excellent essays on continuing their education,” said Bradford. “I really enjoyed reading them.”
Cashaw will be attending Jackson State University and Frost, Mississippi Valley State University.
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West Tallahatchie High School 2026 salutatorian Reanna Lakes was awarded the West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 Scholarship. (Photo Copyright 2026, Trent Calvin Photography)
The West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 has announced Reanna Lakes as the 2026 recipient of their annual West Tallahatchie High School, Class of 1973, Dr. Jessie L. McMullen Memorial Scholarship.
Lakes, a 2026 graduate of WTHS in Webb, was salutatorian of her class and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.72.
She is the daughter of Carlos and Reshondra Lakes of Clarksdale.
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By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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In this photo composition that forms the header of the Birdia Keglar Legacy Committee website at https://www.birdiakeglarlegacy.org/, a younger Birdia Keglar is pictured at left; the U.S. Highway 35 sign honoring her is at center; and a photo of Mrs. Keglar sitting in her Charleston office in an undated photo (possibly from 1958 or 1959) is at right.
The 21st annual Birdia Keglar Legacy Day community celebration, in honor of the late local civil rights trailblazer from Charleston, will be held this Saturday, June 6, in her hometown.
According to advance publicity from the Birdia Keglar Legacy Committee, the day will begin with a “drum call to the community” on the Charleston courthouse lawn at 10 a.m.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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TILLATOBA — Donna Beth Barbian Box, age 66, of Tillatoba, passed away Wednesday, June 3, at her home.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Willow Springs Assembly of God. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery at Tillatoba. McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service has charge.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Box; daughters, Marsha Hillhouse of Lexington, Tenn., Autumn Hillhouse of Grenada, Jackie Box of Fulton and Courtney Box of Fulton; a brother, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
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JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), through its Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will host a series of events in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). These events will highlight the importance of supporting older adults and educating the public on the prevention of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Observed annually on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shines a light on the growing issue of elder abuse while encouraging individuals, families and communities to play an active role in protecting older adults.
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Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston has been ranked, for a third consecutive year, among the top 20 critical access hospitals in the United States for patient satisfaction. (Photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)
For the fourth time, and the third year in a row, Tallahatchie General Hospital has been named one of the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for patient satisfaction in the United States.
The rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September in Kansas City, Missouri.
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GREENWOOD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta recently kicked off its annual campaign with a goal of raising $80,000 to support club and community programming in Bolivar, Coahoma, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Tallahatchie and Yazoo counties.
Burns Strider, annual campaign chair, announced May 22 that $32,000 has already been raised toward the $80,000 goal.
By ALICIA DALLAS - Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
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Calvary Chapel will celebrate 36 years as a church and 41 years of ministry during a special service Sunday, June 7, at 10 a.m. (Photo by Joe Young)
In 1985, a ministry was begun for the staff of Parchman’s Mississippi Department of Corrections, and on June 3, 1990, that ministry took a name and built a home of its own known as Calvary Chapel of Parchman. This Sunday, June 7, the church will celebrate its anniversary with a special service.
The service will begin at 10 a.m., one hour later than usual, and will end before noon, so time is provided for fellowship and visiting with friends prior to serving lunch at 12:15 p.m.
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CHARLESTON — Georgia Anna Ringold Wheeler, age 96, passed away Monday, May 25.
Visitation will be held 12-3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Century Funeral Home in Clarksales.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Union Grove Church in Clarksdale.
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COLUMBUS — Augustus Edd Samuel, age 77, of Columbia, Conn., passed away Tuesday, May 26
Visitation will be held 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Saturday, June 6, followed by a celebration of life service at 1 p.m. at Glenn Chapel CME Church in Columbus. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery at Columbus.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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GREENWOOD — Ella Frances Gentry, age 100, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, May 25, at her home.
Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Williams & Lord Funeral Home with interment following in Bethel Cemetery near Charleston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Gentry, and children, Emma Palmertree, Roy Dale Gentry, Joyce Baker, Vicki Gentry, Louis Gentry and Scotty Gentry.
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GRENADA — Joseph Paul Eastridge, age 56, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, May 23.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Grenada Church of God.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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JACKSON – As summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, air conditioners will start running full blast and lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high energy bills. By making a few simple changes around your home, you can improve its energy efficiency and beat the heat while keeping costs down.
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SonEdna Foundation Chief Vision Officer Morgana Freeman, center, visits with guests after the Charleston Thrives official launch on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the former National Guard armory in Charleston. The facility is owned by the city of Charleston. (Photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)
Community members, local leaders and partners on Monday evening (May 18) marked the launch of Charleston Thrives, a community-led initiative supported by SonEdna Foundation designed to connect people, align efforts and build on progress already taking shape across Charleston.
By Andrea Falls - Director of Communications, SonEdna Foundation on
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People have long felt a strong connection to streams and rivers. Painted scenes of rock-filled streams and lazy rivers often evoke feelings of serenity.
Streams and rivers accommodate a variety of human activities, but they also support a variety of aquatic life and plants, as well as provide hydration for many species of wildlife, and humans.
The value of streams and rivers is immeasurable, and it is essential to maintain them.
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