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Thursday May 7
National Day of Prayer event slated
The community is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer observance at the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church at noon on Thursday, May 7. In the event of rain, the commemoration will be held inside the church, and guests are welcome.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” (New American Standard Bible)
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West Tallahatchie's Michael Bailey leads the 800 meters at the MHSAA Class 1A Track & Field State Championships at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex on the campus of Pearl High School in Pearl, Miss, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The West Tallahatchie High School boys track team has posted what is believed to be the unit’s best-ever showing at a state meet, finishing runner-up at Monday’s Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships, held at the Woody Barnett Track and Field Complex at Pearl High School.
The West Tally Choctaws scored 59.50 points to finish second to Calhoun City High School, which took the championship with 74 points. A year ago, the WTHS boys were fourth at state — their best placement in many years.
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Dr. Sharon Hill, left, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora, and Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, right, present 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson with one of two awards on Saturday, April 18, at the close of the ETHIC Youth Summit. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
GLENDORA — Congressman Bennie Thompson recently visited Glendora to receive two awards: the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights Leadership, and the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights and the Prevention of Human Wrongs.
The awards were presented by Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas and Sharon Hill, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC).
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Members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A boys track and field state champions are, from left, coach Dequan Street, Mac Crawford, Treston Vaughn, Quay Kimble, Aybekia Bradley, Daevon McCord, Ta’Marcus Taylor, Amarius Hudson, Laryce Bradley, head coach Wesley Love, Demarion Johnson, Tristen Flowers, Lezelrick Taylor, Ron’darius Stamps, Lapatrick (PJ) Goliday, Deandre Booker, Elijah Gipson, Demoria Shannon and coach Lester Haynie. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The 2026 Charleston High School Tigers have accomplished a feat unmatched by any other CHS boys track team ever: winning at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Track and Field State Championships.
Charleston captured the Class 2A boys state title Tuesday at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex in Pearl.
Twice before, in 2016 and 2004, the CHS boys had been state track runners-up, with those achievements occurring in Class 3A.
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I think I have a grandson who is a natural carrier of strep throat. It seems he has this sickness every two or three weeks.
Now, it seems he has passed it on to his sister. It’s not just strep that’s so bad, it’s the aftermath of the trouble. It usually ends with a cold or ear infection. We dealt with this malady many times. I told them if my grandmother were still here, she would have cured that difficulty in a day or two.
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Warm and pleasant greetings. We hope you are enjoying a good week. Happy May!
Beautiful roses may be the topic of conversation. Surely you are admiring your neighbors yards and others homes as you pass along the way adoring the most beautiful rose blossoms everywhere.
The town landscape and other businesses and churches are included.
Rose bushes in our yard are pretty too. We usually make a special drive over to see the Covington yard. Of course, it’s always in blue ribbon shape!
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of you precious mothers. My prayer is that God will bless each and every one of you mother and that you can be with your family on this special day. Wear that red or white rose proudly!
Freda Weir had a great time recently dining with her “circle of friends” in Grenada.
Last week, JG Henderson traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for a little work and a lot of fun. JG celebrated his birthday just before he left going on his trip. That’s a lot of excitement for one lucky young man.
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If you were sending your last message to your family, what would you say?
One lovely day in Louisiana, I went to work teaching as normal. The twenty minute drive from home was normal. Then things became abnormal.
I had to check in with my principal because I had to leave our campus to go to another school for a meeting. As I approached his office, I noticed several staff members crowding around his door and in his office. A profound silence filled the room except for a voice from the television he had playing a news report.
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JACKSON — Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program.
The application period opened on May 1 and will open until May 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period.
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JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves has officially declared May as Older Americans Month in Mississippi. This month recognizes the invaluable contributions of older adults across the state, encourages renewed focus on aging trends and reaffirms our commitment to caring for older adults within our communities.
This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, highlights the importance of empowering older Mississippians to take charge of their physical, mental and emotional well-being, ensuring they stay active, informed and most importantly, independent.
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From left, Adrion Ellis, Marterrius Kennedy and Tarrell Thompson Jr. have been charged in the April 20 shooting of a Tutwiler man. (Photos submitted by Tutwiler Police Department)
TUTWILER — While a critically injured gunshot victim continues to fight for his life, three Clarksdale teens have been arrested in connection with his shooting and a fourth is being sought, according to Tutwiler Police Chief Carlos Thompson.
Adrion Ellis, 16, and Marterrius Kennedy, 18, both of 311 Jefferson St., Clarksdale, and Tarrell Thompson Jr., 17, of Clarksdale, were taken into custody Tuesday night, the chief said.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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The annual Hartley Bass Tournament is coming up Saturday, May 2, at the Hartley Farm. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fun, fellowship and fishing.
Tracy Pegram, Tray Pegram’s father, is scheduled to have open heart surgery Monday morning. Please add Tracy to your prayer list.
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The Enid Depot restaurant is located inside The Mitchell & McClendon General Merchants Building at Enid. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
Business Insider recently released its list of the “most iconic” steakhouses in each state, declaring The Enid Depot in Tallahatchie County as recipient of that honor in Mississippi, according to an April 22 story in The Clarion Ledger.
The list is based on customer reviews, local history, longevity and cultural significance.
“The Enid Depot is an out-of-the-box steakhouse set inside a historic train depot in the Mississippi Delta,” Business Insider said.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Saturday May 2
4-H Shooting Sports event slated
The annual 4-H Shooting Sports competition will be held Saturday, May 2, at the Tallahatchie County Fairgrounds near Charleston. The public is invited to come out and support Tallahatchie County 4-H youth as they compete in this district Shooting Sports event.
Camp Lakeside Day activities set
The annual Camp Lakeside Day, a fundraiser benefitting Camp Lakeside, will be held Saturday, May 2, beginning at noon.
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WEBB — West Tallahatchie High School athletes will compete in 14 events during the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships Monday, May 4, at the Woody Barnett Track and Field Complex at Pearl High School.
The meet will feature both 1A and 3A athletes in separate competitions. Admission is $15 for an all-day pass. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the meet is scheduled to start at 10.
West Tally’s boys will compete in 10 events at state while the WTHS girls will do battle in four events.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Editor's note: Due to weather concerns, the 2A/4A state track meet has been postponed from Friday, May 1, until Tuesday, May 5.
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Bill Cossar, left, presents Tallahatchie countian Zach Sanders with a ceremonial check for $20,000 as this year’s recipient of the Bill Cossar Ole Miss First Scholarship.
When he donated $125,000 a few years ago to establish an endowment funding the Bill Cossar Ole Miss First Scholarship at his alma mater, the Teasdale community resident had one thought in mind.
He noted that his purpose in establishing the scholarship fund was to help ease a financial load that weighs on so many college graduates.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Under a traditional system, rice uses 30 to 36 inches of water a year, but Mississippi State University research has shown that rice can be grown without a constant flood. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Kevin Hudson)
STARKVILLE — When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in that system is often small things to improve efficiency.
Mississippi’s rice industry is not following that pattern.
Rice has been grown around the world for about 5,000 years on flat land that is flooded with immense amounts of water and then drained at crucial times. Rice is from Asia, and its growth is limited to areas where these conditions could be met.
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Every month, there are 15-20 people who miss food pantry distribution day on the next-to-last Saturday in the month, at each of the Charleston and Parchman facilities.
They often call and want food pantry volunteers to make special arrangements for them. For the protection of volunteers, such arrangements cannot be made.
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Willie Garner, left, and Willie B. Williams have been charged with misusing public resources for private purposes. (Photo from Mississippi Office of the State Auditor)
Two Tallahatchie County Road Department workers were arrested recently in connection with the alleged misuse of county resources.
State Auditor Shad White said in a statement today that Willie James Garner and Willie B. Williams were taken into custody by special agents of the state auditor's office "for allegedly defrauding Tallahatchie County by using county equipment, materials, and labor to deliver dirt to the home of Willie Garner."
Garner, 56, and Williams, 70, allegedly utilized county dump trucks and county employees to deliver the dirt.
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