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Ida Vivian Phillips, 83, of Hollandale, Mississippi, passed away on January 15, 2026, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Southside Baptist Church, 137 West Reed Road, Greenville, Mississippi 38701. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Southside Baptist Church. Rev. Frank Terry and Rev. Jon Reed McClendon will officiate the services.
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Ida Vivian Phillips, 83, of Hollandale, Mississippi, passed away on January 15, 2026, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Southside Baptist Church, 137 West Reed Road, Greenville, Mississippi 38701. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Southside Baptist Church. Rev. Frank Terry and Rev. Jon Reed McClendon will officiate the services.
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A few tips are offered to help residents prepare for the coming winter weather:
· Charge a mobile phone and other electronic devices to full battery in advance of the storm in case power goes out.
· Stock the home with extra batteries for flashlights and battery-powered devices, such as a portable radio.
· Invest in a car charger to charge devices if the power is out for some time.
· Keep a supply of canned or boxed nonperishable items, as well as convenience foods that do not need to be cooked, like granola bars.
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Kosciusko/Attala County Emergency Management Encourages Citizens to Prepare for Upcoming Winter Weather
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Snow and ice are visible on Main Street in Charleston on March 5, 2015, after a winter storm hit the area. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)
An Ice Storm Warning has been issued for Tallahatchie and 18 other counties in North Mississippi from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday.
In an alert, the National Weather Service in Memphis said "significant icing" is expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations between one-half and 1 inch.
NWS said to expect power outages that last more than a day — long power outages are possible — and extensive tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible and should be restricted to emergencies only.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Snow and ice are visible on Main Street in Charleston on March 5, 2015, after a winter storm hit the area. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)
An Ice Storm Warning has been issued for Tallahatchie and 18 other counties in North Mississippi from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday.
In an alert, the National Weather Service in Memphis said "significant icing" is expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations between one-half and 1 inch.
NWS said to expect power outages that last more than a day — long power outages are possible — and extensive tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible and should be restricted to emergencies only.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Senate convened the 2026 regular legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Senate committed to a historic $500 million stabilizing infusion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with the passage of Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. It also dedicates an annual $50 million appropriation to PERS through 2036.
By Sarita Simmons - State Senator, District 13 on
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The Senate convened the 2026 regular legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Senate committed to a historic $500 million stabilizing infusion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with the passage of Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. It also dedicates an annual $50 million appropriation to PERS through 2036.
By Sarita Simmons - State Senator, District 13 on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Senate convened the 2026 regular legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Senate committed to a historic $500 million stabilizing infusion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with the passage of Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. It also dedicates an annual $50 million appropriation to PERS through 2036.
By Sarita Simmons - State Senator, District 13 on
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There are several species of whales found in the Gulf of America. The two most sighted are: the killer whale (orca) and the sperm whale.
In the summer of 2008, four large pods (schools or herds) of killer whales were spotted approximately 125 miles southeast of Pasca-goula, Mississippi, by a group of people aboard the Shady Lady Charter Boat. While any sighting of a killer whale is rare, it is even more unusual that several groups of them would be spotted at one time.
By James L. Cummins on
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There are several species of whales found in the Gulf of America. The two most sighted are: the killer whale (orca) and the sperm whale.
In the summer of 2008, four large pods (schools or herds) of killer whales were spotted approximately 125 miles southeast of Pasca-goula, Mississippi, by a group of people aboard the Shady Lady Charter Boat. While any sighting of a killer whale is rare, it is even more unusual that several groups of them would be spotted at one time.
By James L. Cummins on
2 months 2 weeks ago
There are several species of whales found in the Gulf of America. The two most sighted are: the killer whale (orca) and the sperm whale.
In the summer of 2008, four large pods (schools or herds) of killer whales were spotted approximately 125 miles southeast of Pasca-goula, Mississippi, by a group of people aboard the Shady Lady Charter Boat. While any sighting of a killer whale is rare, it is even more unusual that several groups of them would be spotted at one time.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Teachers, parents, grandparents and all others who interact with students, begin now to get your K-12 students ready to enter the 2026 Fish Art and Essay Competition sponsored by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Marine Foundation. The host site for the competition is the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center.
By Linda Ross Aldy on
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Teachers, parents, grandparents and all others who interact with students, begin now to get your K-12 students ready to enter the 2026 Fish Art and Essay Competition sponsored by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Marine Foundation. The host site for the competition is the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center.
By Linda Ross Aldy on
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Teachers, parents, grandparents and all others who interact with students, begin now to get your K-12 students ready to enter the 2026 Fish Art and Essay Competition sponsored by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Marine Foundation. The host site for the competition is the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center.
By Linda Ross Aldy on
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A Tallahatchie County grand jury in the 1st Judicial District at Charleston recently returned an indictment charging Amber Nicole Dogan with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her uncle.
Dogan, 19, of 724 School St., Clarksdale, allegedly shot Curtis Cortez Taylor, 44, once in the neck at Taylor’s 226 Holly St., Charleston, residence shortly after midnight on Jan. 21, 2025.
The following persons were named in other indictments handed down during the December grand jury session, according to records on file at the circuit clerk’s office in Charleston:
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A Tallahatchie County grand jury in the 1st Judicial District at Charleston recently returned an indictment charging Amber Nicole Dogan with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her uncle.
Dogan, 19, of 724 School St., Clarksdale, allegedly shot Curtis Cortez Taylor, 44, once in the neck at Taylor’s 226 Holly St., Charleston, residence shortly after midnight on Jan. 21, 2025.
The following persons were named in other indictments handed down during the December grand jury session, according to records on file at the circuit clerk’s office in Charleston:
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A Tallahatchie County grand jury in the 1st Judicial District at Charleston recently returned an indictment charging Amber Nicole Dogan with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her uncle.
Dogan, 19, of 724 School St., Clarksdale, allegedly shot Curtis Cortez Taylor, 44, once in the neck at Taylor’s 226 Holly St., Charleston, residence shortly after midnight on Jan. 21, 2025.
The following persons were named in other indictments handed down during the December grand jury session, according to records on file at the circuit clerk’s office in Charleston:
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
SENATOBIA — Tickets went on sale Jan. 14 for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation’s premier fundraising event, the “Northwest Soiree: A Garden Gala,” presented by Mini Systems. This event is set to take place at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on April 18.
The headliner for the event is pop singer Dave Barnes, who will perform after the awards ceremony.
By SARAH SMITH-HUTCHINSON on
2 months 2 weeks ago
SENATOBIA — Tickets went on sale Jan. 14 for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation’s premier fundraising event, the “Northwest Soiree: A Garden Gala,” presented by Mini Systems. This event is set to take place at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on April 18.
The headliner for the event is pop singer Dave Barnes, who will perform after the awards ceremony.
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