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ENID — Monroe Keith Beardain Jr., age 59, passed away Thursday, May 7.
Visitation will be held at McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. with interment following at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
He is survived by his son, Monroe Keith Beardain III of Oxford; his daughter, Beverly Grace Beardain of Oxford; a sister, brother and a granddaughter.
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ENID — Monroe Keith Beardain Jr., age 59, passed away Thursday, May 7.
Visitation will be held at McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. with interment following at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
He is survived by his son, Monroe Keith Beardain III of Oxford; his daughter, Beverly Grace Beardain of Oxford; a sister, brother and a granddaughter.
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Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
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Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
By Taylor Thompson - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
By Taylor Thompson - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Mississippi Valley State’s football team has been banned from postseason play for the second consecutive year, according to the NCAA’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress Rate report released this week.
The program was assessed a Level 2 penalty, which includes in season and out of season restrictions.
APR, which was implemented in 2003, is a metric used by the NCAA to track the academic success and the eligibility of student-athletes over time. Teams must have an APR score of at least 930 to stay penalty free.
By Taylor Thompson - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Thursday May 7
National Day of Prayer event slated
The community is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer observance at the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church at noon on Thursday, May 7. In the event of rain, the commemoration will be held inside the church, and guests are welcome.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” (New American Standard Bible)
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Thursday May 7
National Day of Prayer event slated
The community is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer observance at the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church at noon on Thursday, May 7. In the event of rain, the commemoration will be held inside the church, and guests are welcome.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” (New American Standard Bible)
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Thursday May 7
National Day of Prayer event slated
The community is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer observance at the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church at noon on Thursday, May 7. In the event of rain, the commemoration will be held inside the church, and guests are welcome.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” (New American Standard Bible)
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West Tallahatchie's Michael Bailey leads the 800 meters at the MHSAA Class 1A Track & Field State Championships at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex on the campus of Pearl High School in Pearl, Miss, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The West Tallahatchie High School boys track team has posted what is believed to be the unit’s best-ever showing at a state meet, finishing runner-up at Monday’s Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships, held at the Woody Barnett Track and Field Complex at Pearl High School.
The West Tally Choctaws scored 59.50 points to finish second to Calhoun City High School, which took the championship with 74 points. A year ago, the WTHS boys were fourth at state — their best placement in many years.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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West Tallahatchie's Michael Bailey leads the 800 meters at the MHSAA Class 1A Track & Field State Championships at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex on the campus of Pearl High School in Pearl, Miss, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The West Tallahatchie High School boys track team has posted what is believed to be the unit’s best-ever showing at a state meet, finishing runner-up at Monday’s Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships, held at the Woody Barnett Track and Field Complex at Pearl High School.
The West Tally Choctaws scored 59.50 points to finish second to Calhoun City High School, which took the championship with 74 points. A year ago, the WTHS boys were fourth at state — their best placement in many years.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 2 weeks ago
West Tallahatchie's Michael Bailey leads the 800 meters at the MHSAA Class 1A Track & Field State Championships at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex on the campus of Pearl High School in Pearl, Miss, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The West Tallahatchie High School boys track team has posted what is believed to be the unit’s best-ever showing at a state meet, finishing runner-up at Monday’s Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships, held at the Woody Barnett Track and Field Complex at Pearl High School.
The West Tally Choctaws scored 59.50 points to finish second to Calhoun City High School, which took the championship with 74 points. A year ago, the WTHS boys were fourth at state — their best placement in many years.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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Dr. Sharon Hill, left, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora, and Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, right, present 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson with one of two awards on Saturday, April 18, at the close of the ETHIC Youth Summit. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
GLENDORA — Congressman Bennie Thompson recently visited Glendora to receive two awards: the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights Leadership, and the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights and the Prevention of Human Wrongs.
The awards were presented by Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas and Sharon Hill, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC).
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Dr. Sharon Hill, left, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora, and Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, right, present 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson with one of two awards on Saturday, April 18, at the close of the ETHIC Youth Summit. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
GLENDORA — Congressman Bennie Thompson recently visited Glendora to receive two awards: the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights Leadership, and the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights and the Prevention of Human Wrongs.
The awards were presented by Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas and Sharon Hill, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC).
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Dr. Sharon Hill, left, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora, and Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, right, present 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson with one of two awards on Saturday, April 18, at the close of the ETHIC Youth Summit. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
GLENDORA — Congressman Bennie Thompson recently visited Glendora to receive two awards: the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights Leadership, and the ETHIC Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights and the Prevention of Human Wrongs.
The awards were presented by Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas and Sharon Hill, executive director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC).
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Members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A boys track and field state champions are, from left, coach Dequan Street, Mac Crawford, Treston Vaughn, Quay Kimble, Aybekia Bradley, Daevon McCord, Ta’Marcus Taylor, Amarius Hudson, Laryce Bradley, head coach Wesley Love, Demarion Johnson, Tristen Flowers, Lezelrick Taylor, Ron’darius Stamps, Lapatrick (PJ) Goliday, Deandre Booker, Elijah Gipson, Demoria Shannon and coach Lester Haynie. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The 2026 Charleston High School Tigers have accomplished a feat unmatched by any other CHS boys track team ever: winning at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Track and Field State Championships.
Charleston captured the Class 2A boys state title Tuesday at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex in Pearl.
Twice before, in 2016 and 2004, the CHS boys had been state track runners-up, with those achievements occurring in Class 3A.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A boys track and field state champions are, from left, coach Dequan Street, Mac Crawford, Treston Vaughn, Quay Kimble, Aybekia Bradley, Daevon McCord, Ta’Marcus Taylor, Amarius Hudson, Laryce Bradley, head coach Wesley Love, Demarion Johnson, Tristen Flowers, Lezelrick Taylor, Ron’darius Stamps, Lapatrick (PJ) Goliday, Deandre Booker, Elijah Gipson, Demoria Shannon and coach Lester Haynie. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The 2026 Charleston High School Tigers have accomplished a feat unmatched by any other CHS boys track team ever: winning at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Track and Field State Championships.
Charleston captured the Class 2A boys state title Tuesday at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex in Pearl.
Twice before, in 2016 and 2004, the CHS boys had been state track runners-up, with those achievements occurring in Class 3A.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A boys track and field state champions are, from left, coach Dequan Street, Mac Crawford, Treston Vaughn, Quay Kimble, Aybekia Bradley, Daevon McCord, Ta’Marcus Taylor, Amarius Hudson, Laryce Bradley, head coach Wesley Love, Demarion Johnson, Tristen Flowers, Lezelrick Taylor, Ron’darius Stamps, Lapatrick (PJ) Goliday, Deandre Booker, Elijah Gipson, Demoria Shannon and coach Lester Haynie. (© Chris Todd Photography LLC)
The 2026 Charleston High School Tigers have accomplished a feat unmatched by any other CHS boys track team ever: winning at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Track and Field State Championships.
Charleston captured the Class 2A boys state title Tuesday at the Woody Barnett Track & Field Complex in Pearl.
Twice before, in 2016 and 2004, the CHS boys had been state track runners-up, with those achievements occurring in Class 3A.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Lou Forsythe
May 25, 1930 - May 1, 2026
Ellie Lou Ray Forsythe passed away peacefully at age 95 on May 1 in Kosciusko, MS.
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Lou Forsythe
May 25, 1930 - May 1, 2026
Ellie Lou Ray Forsythe passed away peacefully at age 95 on May 1 in Kosciusko, MS.
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