2 weeks 6 days ago
June is coming in hot! Mother and I just strolled uptown at 5 p.m. and it is 91 degrees. We were grateful for the few bits of shade on our trip back home. I’m really not ready for this!
By Linda Ross Aldy on
2 weeks 6 days ago
West Tallahatchie High School custodian Dave Martin holds a plaque he received during the school’s recent athletic awards banquet. (Photo by Shane Hargett)
WEBB — West Tallahatchie High School custodian Dave Martin was recently recognized during the school’s athletic awards banquet “for his steadfast dedication and hard work for the West Tallahatchie High School football team,” said WTHS head football coach Shane Hargett.
“We couldn’t make it without Mr. Dave. He does a lot of behind-the-scenes jobs that have to be done for us to even have a game on Friday night and he’s always there cheering on the team, running our chains and just being a big part of helping our football team stay successful,” added Hargett.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope you are enjoying a good week.
How awesome it was to watch the sky reflections after the rain, particularly last Friday evening. The shower just before sunset appeared indescribably beautiful! Did you notice?
I learned how to watch and appreciate the beauty of the Earth. As I have said before, it was our mother who many times expressed emotion in describing how she saw and felt about the glorious Earth. We were taught to appreciate and always look for the beauty in God’s creation. And I always do so.
By MELBA TAYLOR on
3 weeks 1 day ago
Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Perhaps the single best thing a Mississippi child can have in life is a loving mother and father who are married and present. That makes all the difference.
According to a new national report ranking the strength of families in each state, Mississippi ranked 45th in the country. We’ve been climbing a lot of rankings lately, but, tragically, when it comes to strong families, we are continuing to flounder.
By Hunter Estes on
3 weeks 1 day ago
The U.S. District Court judge allowed appointments to be made to the new legislatively created utility authority but ordered that a president of the board could not be named and the authority could not enact any operational influence until the court allows.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks 1 day ago
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In Mississippi
1. Tuberville to headline MSGOP gala
The Mississippi Republican Party will hold its 2026 MSGOP Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Gala on Thursday, June 4 at the Sheraton Refuge Hotel in Flowood. The VIP Reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:00 p.m.
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3 weeks 1 day ago
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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3 weeks 1 day ago
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Visitor Education Center (VEC) at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery is partnering with the National Park Service to host a fish camp for youth. The camp will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youth ages 10-15.
Youth will learn about fishing, the Hatchery, and the National Park Service (NPS) Junior Angler Program. The full-day camp will include fish identification, water safety tips, a tour of the hatchery and catfish fishing in the hatchery’s VEC pond.
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
3 weeks 2 days ago
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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3 weeks 2 days ago
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3 weeks 2 days ago
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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3 weeks 2 days ago
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.
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
3 weeks 3 days ago
Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for April of 2026.
Unemployment rates were lower in April in 3 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Nineteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and
25 states and the District had little change.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
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By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
3 weeks 5 days ago
Grenada pastor and school bus driver Everett Lynn Welch Sr. was found dead in his jail cell on Wednesday, May 28.
A Grenada pastor and school bus driver who has been behind bars for more than two months on child sex charges was found dead Wednesday morning.
According to Grenada County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ricky Williamson II, correctional officers discovered the body of Everett Lynn Welch Sr., pastor of Enon Baptist Church and Grenada County School District bus driver, "deceased" in his cell on Wednesday, May 27. Welch has been behind bars at the Grenada County Adult Detention Center since his mid-March arrest.
By Adam Prestridge on
3 weeks 5 days ago
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
3 weeks 5 days ago
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.
By James L. Cummins - Executive Director, Wildlife Mississippi on
3 weeks 5 days ago
Payton Atkins, center is the inaugural recipient of the Charleston High School Class of 1983 Scholarship. Atkins, a 2026 CHS honor graduate, plans to attend Northwest Mississippi Community College. Believing that education is key to a successful future and wanting to encourage students to continue studies, the CHS Class of 1983 established the $500 scholarship for a deserving CHS senior. Also pictured are CHS 1983 grad Norma Jean Bradford, left, and CHS Class of 1983 president Margaret Simmons. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
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Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day.
Jesus said a prophet is not appreciated in his hometown. Likewise, many Mississippians don't appreciate what a historic treasure Natchez is.
Back in the years before the Civil War, Natchez was, by far, the richest city in the United States with the most millionaires per capita. It was the historic equivalent of what Silicon Valley is today.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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