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Genita Byars, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her residence in Kosciusko.
Funeral services were 3:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko. Visitation was Sunday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home. Butch Bell officiated.
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Genita Byars, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her residence in Kosciusko.
Funeral services were 3:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko. Visitation was Sunday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home. Butch Bell officiated.
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The congressional primary election will be held Tuesday, and all 19 voting precincts in Tallahatchie County will be open for business.
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
The election will determine the Democratic and Republican party nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats in November’s general election.
Local voters will find two races on each party ballot.
Democrat primary
U.S. Senate: Scott Colom, Albert R. Littell and Priscilla W. Till
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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The congressional primary election will be held Tuesday, and all 19 voting precincts in Tallahatchie County will be open for business.
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
The election will determine the Democratic and Republican party nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats in November’s general election.
Local voters will find two races on each party ballot.
Democrat primary
U.S. Senate: Scott Colom, Albert R. Littell and Priscilla W. Till
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month ago
The congressional primary election will be held Tuesday, and all 19 voting precincts in Tallahatchie County will be open for business.
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
The election will determine the Democratic and Republican party nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats in November’s general election.
Local voters will find two races on each party ballot.
Democrat primary
U.S. Senate: Scott Colom, Albert R. Littell and Priscilla W. Till
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
The Republican lashed out against the Trump administration’s proposal to create the facility, and they have pretty much since shelved the idea.
Minds can change, but it seems final for now that the facility will go elsewhere. Godspeed! Watch that swingin’ door behind you.
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Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
The Republican lashed out against the Trump administration’s proposal to create the facility, and they have pretty much since shelved the idea.
Minds can change, but it seems final for now that the facility will go elsewhere. Godspeed! Watch that swingin’ door behind you.
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
An operator guides a grapple to clamp onto limbs and debris piled alongside a street in Charleston.
The contractor picking up limbs and other ice storm debris in Tallahatchie County is making only one pass along roads and highways.
“It’s one pass only picking up debris,” said Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors President and District 2 Supervisor Johnny Goodwin.
County residents who live on state highways 32 and 35, and U.S. Highway 49, are especially encouraged to get their debris out to the roadside as quickly as possible.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
An operator guides a grapple to clamp onto limbs and debris piled alongside a street in Charleston.
The contractor picking up limbs and other ice storm debris in Tallahatchie County is making only one pass along roads and highways.
“It’s one pass only picking up debris,” said Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors President and District 2 Supervisor Johnny Goodwin.
County residents who live on state highways 32 and 35, and U.S. Highway 49, are especially encouraged to get their debris out to the roadside as quickly as possible.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
An operator guides a grapple to clamp onto limbs and debris piled alongside a street in Charleston.
The contractor picking up limbs and other ice storm debris in Tallahatchie County is making only one pass along roads and highways.
“It’s one pass only picking up debris,” said Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors President and District 2 Supervisor Johnny Goodwin.
County residents who live on state highways 32 and 35, and U.S. Highway 49, are especially encouraged to get their debris out to the roadside as quickly as possible.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)
Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series, “The Voice,” which airs on NBC and Peacock.
The 28-year-old, a 2015 graduate of West Tallahatchie High School, appeared on the most recent episode of The Voice Monday night (March 2), during the second of three "blind audition" installments.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)
Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series, “The Voice,” which airs on NBC and Peacock.
The 28-year-old, a 2015 graduate of West Tallahatchie High School, appeared on the most recent episode of The Voice Monday night (March 2), during the second of three "blind audition" installments.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)
Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series, “The Voice,” which airs on NBC and Peacock.
The 28-year-old, a 2015 graduate of West Tallahatchie High School, appeared on the most recent episode of The Voice Monday night (March 2), during the second of three "blind audition" installments.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Destination Transformation and our valued partners are excited to share the success of two inspiring events held on February 21, 2026, at the Dumas Youth Improvement Center in Dumas.
Several community members gathered to receive valuable information through workshops intended to engage, educate, inform, and inspire our community.
Mr. Stephen Edwards of Little Rock presented the Red Cross Disaster Preparedness workshop.
He reminded participants of the essential steps in preparing for an emergency:
1. Get a Kit
2. Make a Plan
3. Be Informed
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The DSSD discussed recognition of school board members and enhanced security for the district;s campuses among other top via zoom January 29, 2026
District-wide Security and Technology Initiatives will include Voice Recording Security Cameras, Advanced Sensor Technology in Campus Restrooms, and Enhanced Perimeter Security.
Board Vice-President, Enrique Reyes called the meeting to order at approximately 5:33 PM by the.
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Thursday March 5
Hitt Chapel Rebirth sets revival
Hitt Chapel Rebirth church, located at 3266 Highway 32, Webb, has announced a series of March revival services, as follows:
» Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m.: Apostle Mary Davis will be the speaker
» Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: Pastor Dexter Nailer will speak during weeknight services at 6 and a Sunday service at 3 p.m.
» Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m.: Pastor Jimmy Glasper will speak
» Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m.: Evangelist Lillie Holmes will be the speaker
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Thursday March 5
Hitt Chapel Rebirth sets revival
Hitt Chapel Rebirth church, located at 3266 Highway 32, Webb, has announced a series of March revival services, as follows:
» Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m.: Apostle Mary Davis will be the speaker
» Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: Pastor Dexter Nailer will speak during weeknight services at 6 and a Sunday service at 3 p.m.
» Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m.: Pastor Jimmy Glasper will speak
» Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m.: Evangelist Lillie Holmes will be the speaker
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Thursday March 5
Hitt Chapel Rebirth sets revival
Hitt Chapel Rebirth church, located at 3266 Highway 32, Webb, has announced a series of March revival services, as follows:
» Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m.: Apostle Mary Davis will be the speaker
» Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: Pastor Dexter Nailer will speak during weeknight services at 6 and a Sunday service at 3 p.m.
» Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m.: Pastor Jimmy Glasper will speak
» Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m.: Evangelist Lillie Holmes will be the speaker
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