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Outgoing Mississippi Press Association President George Turner, left, presents Sun-Sentinel Editor and Publisher Clay McFerrin with a first-place plaque for General Excellence during an MPA awards ceremony Saturday, June 27, in Biloxi. (Photo by Anthony Warren)

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Sun-Sentinel wins 20 news awards in statewide contest, including one for 'General Excellence'
Thu,07/02/26-5:32PM , 1,275 Reads
BILOXI — The Sun-Sentinel has won 20 awards for news coverage, including first place in the top “General Excellence” category, in the annual Mississippi Press Association’s Better News Media Contest.
The awards, for work published in 2025, were presented Saturday at the Golden Nugget Biloxi.
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Workers at Rosebloom Recreational Park show some of the patriotic-themed decorations that will be on display during Saturday’s annual Fourth of July celebration at the park. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

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Rosebloom park ready to celebrate America's 250th
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,07/02/26-3:17PM , 1,923 Reads
Rosebloom Recreational Park is making final preparations for Saturday’s Independence Day celebration that will feature a program of God, family and country in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Admission is free, and everyone is encouraged to show their patriotic pride by wearing red, white and blue clothing and accessories.
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Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune
Thu,07/02/26-1:02PM , 438 Reads 10,257 Statewide
Many of the events around the Magnolia State are ongoing, because a 250th birthday is difficult to celebrate in just one day.
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The sky above Rosebloom Recreational Park will be illuminated by fireworks during the grand finale of the park’s Independence Day celebration on July 4. (Sun-Sentinel photo illustration)

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God, country at heart of Rosebloom Recreational Park's 4th of July celebration; featuring music by Ken Harrison, Troy Hill and Honey Please
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,06/25/26-4:20PM , 2,160 Reads
By design, God and country are always centerpieces of Rosebloom Recreational Park’s annual Independence Day celebrations, and both will be on prominent display at next Saturday’s Fourth of July festivities.
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