Friday February 2
Sun-Sentinel reveals early deadline
A special early submissions deadline for the general public has been established for the Feb. 8 edition of The Sun-Sentinel.
All news, photos, advertisements (including legals) and any other materials intended for publication in the Feb. 8 edition of The Sun-Sentinel must be submitted to the newspaper office by 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 2.
For more information, call the newspaper office at 662-647-8462.
Saturday February 3
Enid Lake Habitat Day scheduled
Enid Lake Habitat Day will be Saturday, Feb. 3.
Volunteers should meet at the new office building at 7 a.m. for breakfast. Work assignments, areas to be worked, safety and the day’s activities will be discussed at this time.
Lunch will be served at the Corps shop at noon. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt for their efforts. There will also be drawings for door prizes donated by local businesses.
DOT helmets are required for ATV and UTV drivers and riders.
Donations can be sent to Enid Lake Habitat Day Volunteers Association, P.O. Box 10, Enid, MS 38927.
For more information, contact the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4371.
Friday February 9
Annual tree giveaway to be held
The Tallahatchie County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Arbor Day tree giveaway will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. until, in the USDA/NRCS parking lot at 360 W. Cypress St. in Charleston.
In observance of Arbor Day, the SWCD will be giving away prepackaged pin oak and double white althea shrub saplings.
The event is sponsored by Tallahatchie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
For more information, contact district clerk Tiffany Franklin at 662-647-8857, ext. 3.
Saturday February 17
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Return empty boxes for refill when you pass through. Be on time.
Faith Food Pantry to distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Sunday February 18
Cross of Christ to host history event
The Cross of Christ Love Center in Charleston will host its annual Black history program on Sunday, Feb. 18, during service which starts at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited. “Please come out and fellowship with us!” encouraged spokesperson Contessa Cain.
CARE to host ‘Stitched with Love’
CARE will hold a Sunday, Feb. 18, exhibit entitled “Stitched with Love” to showcase the many sewing talents of individuals in the community. Quilts, crochet and knitted pieces, cross-stitch and other sewn items will be displayed. The exhibit, which is open to the public, will be from 2-4 p.m. in CARE’s Charleston Arts Center on the Square in Charleston. Call CARE at 662-647-0942 for more information or if you are interested in displaying an item for the exhibit.
Saturday February 24
Enid Lake ‘Clean Up Day’ on tap
Enid Lake’s annual Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, starting at 7 a.m.
Meeting areas are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Enid Lake Field Office, Bynum Boat Ramp and Bluford’s.
For more information, contact Lisa Harlow of Enid Lake Volunteers for Waste Management at 662-710-9914, or the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4571.
All-terrain vehicle riders are required to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation approved helmet.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on an alternate date set for one week later, on Saturday, March 2.
Sunday February 25
Hitts Chapel sets building fund event
Hitts Chapel’s building fund drive will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the Webb church. Pastor Lorenzo Robinson of Old Antioch will be the guest speaker. “Looking forward to seeing you all for this great occasion,” said Debra Hall. For information, call pastor James Hall at 662-471-1031.
Miscellany
MSU announces fall 2023 graduates
Several Tallahatchie County students were among over 1,500 who were fall 2023 graduates of Mississippi State University.
Abigail Allison, of Charleston, received a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Sydney Little, of Charleston, received a Bachelor of Accountancy Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s Adkerson School of Accountancy.
Jenna Coker, of Scobey, received a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Education.
UM students listed on honor rolls
The University of Mississippi has announced students named to the fall 2023 honor roll lists.
To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
Named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, having a GPA of 3.75 to 4.00, were:
• Alyssa Campbell, of Holcomb, majoring in Elementary Education
• Keith Downs, of Enid, majoring in Allied Health Studies
• Anna Ross, of Scobey, majoring in Elementary Education
• Jamar Taylor, of Charleston, majoring in Social Work
• Laking Truly, of Charleston, majoring in Social Work
Named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, having a GPA of 3.50 to 3.74, were:
• Shelby Boone, of Charleston, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications
• April Fajen, of Tillatoba, majoring in Elementary Education
• Jackie Ho, of Charleston, majoring in Electrical Engineering
• La’Keria McCord, of Charleston, majoring in General Business
• Macie McNatt, of Holcomb, majoring in Sport and Recreation Administration
• William Miller, of Charleston, majoring in Exercise Science
• Caitlin Parker, of Oakland, majoring in Math Education
• Crissann Starnes, of Scobey, majoring in Elementary Education
Correction or clarification
A photo in the Jan. 25 edition of The Sun-Sentinel, picturing Taranetta Q. Harris being sworn in Jan. 3 as a new school board member in the East Tallahatchie School District, was taken and submitted by Yolanda Harris.
The Sun-Sentinel attempts to report the news accurately and fairly at all times. If a mistake is made, we will gladly correct it.
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