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2026 Youth Art Contest Winners Announced
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Visitor Education Center (VEC) received artwork from approximately 1,150 students across Mississippi for the 2026 Youth Art Contest.
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The Jericho Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its pastor and first lady on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Honorees will be Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Parks Sr. Rev. Terry I. Harris Sr., senior pastor of New Jerusalem Preparations and Worship Center, will deliver the anniversary sermon.
A revival will be held June 29 through July 1, 2026. Praise, meditation, and prayer service will be held nightly from 6 to 6:45 p.m., with revival services beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. The evangelist for the revival will be Rev. Terry I. Harris Sr.
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MITCHELLVILLE, Ark. — The Mitchellville S.H.I.P. organization will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Emily Bowen Drive in Mitchellville.
The event will celebrate the themes of Unity, Peace, and Freedom while bringing the community together for a day of education, entertainment, and fellowship.
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The Pine Bluff District #2 will be holding their District meeting June 25-26, 2-26 at 6:30 pm nightly.
The meeting will be held at the New Testiment Church of God in Christ at 410 N. College Street Dumas, AR.
The Theme is “Answering the call from vision to action” Acts 16:9.
June 25,206: Speaker District Missionary Ida Block. Women asked to wear white.
June 26,2026: Official Night. Everyone is asked to wear black. The speaker will be PB #2 District Superintendent Walter Jones.
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The Marzell Missionary Baptist Church will be holding a community picnic June 27, 2026 at 10 am.
The event is open to the public and will feature fellowship, food, music, food and games, and family memories.
The event will be held at Highway 65 North in Gould, AR.
Pastor Lamar Brooks Sr. is Pastor.
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Desha County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends will meet this Saturday, June 20, 4 p.m. at the Dumas Branch Library Meeting room, 120 East Choctaw St. Dumas, Arkansas.
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings and families grieving the death of a child of any age from any cause. Everyone is invited. Brenda Norman is the Leader.
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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 Thursday 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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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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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 Thursday 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.
By Brent Maze - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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