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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Merit Health Rankin is seen in Brandon Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Community Health Systems owns or leases six other Merit Health hospitals in Mississippi. The company has struggled financially in recent years, leading it to sell or transfer hospitals across its network.
Baptist Memorial Health Care will take over the lease and operations of Merit Health Rankin this year, making it the third Merit Health facility in Mississippi to change hands in the past two years, officials said Tuesday.
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Merit Health Rankin is seen in Brandon Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Community Health Systems owns or leases six other Merit Health hospitals in Mississippi. The company has struggled financially in recent years, leading it to sell or transfer hospitals across its network.
Baptist Memorial Health Care will take over the lease and operations of Merit Health Rankin this year, making it the third Merit Health facility in Mississippi to change hands in the past two years, officials said Tuesday.
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Merit Health Rankin is seen in Brandon Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Community Health Systems owns or leases six other Merit Health hospitals in Mississippi. The company has struggled financially in recent years, leading it to sell or transfer hospitals across its network.
Baptist Memorial Health Care will take over the lease and operations of Merit Health Rankin this year, making it the third Merit Health facility in Mississippi to change hands in the past two years, officials said Tuesday.
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David Archie speaks during a press conference outside the Hinds County Courthouse after his election contest trial on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Credit: Aaron Lampley/Mississippi Today
Special Judge Barry Ford ruled Wednesday in favor of a claim by former Hinds County Supervisor David Archie that materials from the 2023 Democratic primary were not handled properly, making the winner unverifiable.
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David Archie speaks during a press conference outside the Hinds County Courthouse after his election contest trial on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Credit: Aaron Lampley/Mississippi Today
Special Judge Barry Ford ruled Wednesday in favor of a claim by former Hinds County Supervisor David Archie that materials from the 2023 Democratic primary were not handled properly, making the winner unverifiable.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Community Church of God is now Recovery Church, serving the adjacent Charleston Recovery Center and anyone else who wants to attend the once-weekly service at 5 Sunday evening.
The Charleston Recovery Center is now operating a house of worship next door, and the public is invited to attend the once-weekly church service at 5 p.m. on Sundays.
The aptly named "Recovery Church" is located at 30550 Mississippi Highway 32, about two miles east of Charleston, in a building that last housed the congregation of Community Church of God.
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