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JACKSON — Today, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that 11 state individuals have been indicted for Medicaid fraud, for a total of more than $12.3 million. These indictments are part of Fitch’s ongoing effort to combat fraud.
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CHARLESTON — Jennifer Hawkins, age 43, passed away Wednesday, June 17, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from complications due to a massive heart attack.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Melton; her mother, Sandra Darleen Hodges Smith; and a brother, Jamie Hawkins.
Visitation will be held at Jackson Grove Church of Christ in the Teasdale community on Thursday, June 25, from 12-2 p.m. with a service to follow at 2.
J Brown Community Funeral Service has charge.
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SOUTHAVEN — Phernando Bearden Sr., a native of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 20.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Brown Baptist Church, 7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven.
A 1966 graduate of Allen Carver High School, a Mississippi Valley State and Delta State University graduate, he is survived by his mother, Doris Taylor.
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CHARLESTON — Jesse Winters, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, gained his ultimate heavenly reward Sunday, June 21, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1931, and lived near the Charleston and Cascilla communities all his life.
Visitation will be at Adams Arbor Church near Charleston at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m., officiated by his nephew Pastor Tim Winters. Interment will follow in the Adams Arbor cemetery.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
The concept of fatherhood is lot to live up to, since “father” is used 260 times for God in the Old and New Testaments. But even He found His children challenging at times.
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IHL Senior Associate Commissioner for Finance John Pearce said UMMC intends to utilize the facility to expand healthcare services and create additional training opportunities for students, residents and fellows in the community hospital setting.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center could soon assume ownership of the Greenwood Leflore Hospital, a deal that is expected to maintain medical care in an area where the health system was considering bankruptcy in April.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Board of Education also approved grant awards to 63 school districts under a $1.98 million program to help cover the costs of the employment of School Resource Officers.
The Mississippi State Board of Education Board on Thursday approved hiring staff to assist in the implementation of several measures passed during this year’s legislative session. The new staff includes early childhood coaching support and the expansion of literacy programs to adolescents.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
As unpopular as it may be to say in some circles, kids need their dads in the house. The data show an overwhelming disparity between two-parent and single-parent households.
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Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
A popular YouTuber and his wife recently aborted their child who had Down syndrome. Hunter Estes says thankfully, Mississippi recognizes the basic humanity of these children and all children.
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CLARKSDALE — Funeral services for Bill Moore, age 90, formerly of Tutwiler, were 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Clarksdale Baptist Church with interment following in Oakridge Cemetery. Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
He was a member of the Air Force ROTC and worked for a civil engineering firm until he joined the United States Air Force.
He is survived by a son, William Harold Moore of Oxford; two granddaughters.
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CHARLESTON — Mae Frances Taylor, age 63, passed away Sunday, June 7.
A celebration of life service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church near Enid with interment following in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Clark Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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GRENADA — Adam Wade Hollis, age 63, of Rosebloom, a painter, passed away Friday, June 19, at his home.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
He was preceded in death by a son, Cody Hollis.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Hollis of Grenada; three brothers and one grandchild.
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GRENADA — Howard Enos Blount, age 89, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, June 14, at his home. He was born June 27, 1936, in Charleston, to Howard Noah Blount and Hazel Mae Burk Blount.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 17, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with his nephew, Bro. Cayman Blount officiating. Interment followed in the Magnolia Gardens Cemetery at Paynes.
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SUMNER — John William (Will) Morrow passed away Tuesday, June 16, at his home between Webb and Parchman after a battle with cancer. He was born in Clarksdale on July 11, 1956.
A gathering of friends and family to reflect on and celebrate Will’s life will be at the Sumner-Bailey Garden in Sumner on Saturday, July 11, at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Bayou Bend Country Club in Sumner from 2-4 p.m. If weather does not permit, both events will be at the Bayou Bend Country Club. Dress should be casual and comfortable.
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1. Governor provides flooding update
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said one fatality has been reported in Franklin County related to the heavy rains and flooding. Reeves said a county road crew member was killed while assisting with storm cleanup operations.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved the donation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The transaction is expected to be complete by Aug. 1.
Greenwood Leflore Hospital has cleared one major hurdle in completing a transfer of its ownership to another operator.
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request from the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take ownership of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, which is situated on approximately 14.5 acres of land on River Road.
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Lillie Jackson looks resplendent in a pink dress and a crown as she occupies the seat of honor during her 100th birthday celebration last week at the Tutwiler Community Education Center in Tutwiler. Her sash says it all: “100 & Fabulous.” (Photo by Sharon Elaine Jackson-Bailey)
TUTWILER — Family, friends and community members recently gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Mrs. Lillie Jackson marked her 100th birthday on June 10.
Born on June 10, 1926, Mrs. Jackson has witnessed a century of history, change and progress while remaining a beloved figure in the Tutwiler community.
Known for her wisdom, strength and unwavering love for her family, she continues to inspire those around her with her sharp memory, vibrant spirit and cherished stories from years gone by.
By Sharon Elaine Jackson-Bailey - Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
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Rosebloom Recreational Park’s annual Independence Day celebration, always held on a Saturday, will this year fall on the very date of the nation’s historic 250th birthday, July 4.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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West Tallahatchie High School boys basketball head coach Corey Grayson, seated, is pictured with some of the participants of a recent three-day youth basketball camp held at Bernard Berryhill Gymnasium on the WTHS campus as part of a West Tallahatchie Community Schools Initiative event. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
WEBB — As part of the West Tallahatchie Community Schools Initiative, West Tallahatchie High School boys basketball head coach Corey Grayson organized and led a three-day Youth Basketball Camp that was held from 9-11 a.m. each day at the school.
The camp was a tremendous success, averaging 32 participants ranging in age from 6 to 14 years old.
Throughout the camp, students engaged in skill-building activities and friendly competition while learning fundamental basketball techniques, with a special emphasis on dribbling and ball-handling drills.
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