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Is that all there is to a pandemic?

By Kelley Williams, 5,704 Reads
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 3:31 PM

The bubonic plague killed about half the people in Europe in the Middle Ages. It was called the Black Death. Influenza killed about 15% of the world’s population in 1918-19. It was called the Spanish Flu. (John Barry’s The Great Influenza suggests it first appeared in Kansas.) Justinian’s Plague was the first major plague in recorded histor

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COVID-19 grant program promised to prioritize minority businesses. Did it?

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 3,504 Reads
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 4:51 PM

An emergency grant program for small businesses during the worst of the pandemic last year was supposed to give priority to minority and women-owned businesses in Mississippi in giving out grants up to $25,000 each from federal COVID-19 relief passed by Congress.

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Sumner Post Office temporarily suspends operations

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 3,062 Reads
Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:05 PM

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Former State Representative Ashley Henley reported dead

By Frank Corder - Y'all Politics, 2,638 Reads
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 5:41 PM

MONDAY MORNING, NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEGAN CIRCULATING THAT FORMER REPRESENTATIVE HENLEY HAD DIED.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : June 15, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH, 2,081 Reads
Tue, 06/15/2021 - 1:37 PM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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A car drives slowly along a flooded section of George Payne Cossar Boulevard in Charleston Tuesday. (Photo by Clay McFerrin)

Photos: Floodwaters devastate Tallahatchie

By Clay McFerrin, 1,801 Reads
Thu, 06/10/2021 - 7:13 PM

Depending on the rain gauge of choice, anywhere from 5-10 inches of the wet stuff fell from Monday night into early Wednesday, causing widespread flooding in Tallahatchie County and the entire area.

Another prolonged heavy rain Wednesday night added close to the same amount, exacerbating problems.

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Brittney Friday is a math teacher at Wingfield High School in Jackson.

How Jackson Public Schools tackled its teacher shortage

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 1,779 Reads
Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:17 PM

Jackson Public School District was facing a teacher shortage crisis several years ago, not unlike many districts across the state.

In Mississippi’s second largest school district, hundreds of teacher positions were unfilled, and many of the educators in the district were either uncertified or teaching outside of their content area.

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph used a 2012 law to quietly award pay raises to himself and the state's judges earlier this year. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

Supreme Court chief quietly gave pay raise to himself and other judges without legislative approval

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 1,772 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 5:55 PM

Supreme Court Justice Michael Randolph used a little-known provision in a 2012 law to quietly — and without legislative approval — award pay raises to himself and all of the state’s judges earlier this year.

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A Slithery Catch: Fearless youngsters stand out at Snake Grabbin' Rodeo

By David W. Healy , 1,643 Reads
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 10:39 AM

CHATHAM —To be a good snake grabber, you have to be quick and fearless — or else they will slither away.

Both Kolby Cox and Price Dickerson understand this well. The two were, perhaps, the biggest standouts at the Grabuone Outfitters Inc. Snake Grabbin’ Rodeo at Lake Washington this past weekend.

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Former Rep. Ashley Henley killed outside home where sister-in-law was previously found dead

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 1,440 Reads
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 1:49 PM

Former state Rep. Ashley Henley of DeSoto County was killed while mowing the grass outside the home where her sister-in-law’s body had been found last year, the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department said.

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Michael Guest is speaks by supporters during an election watch party after winning the U.S. House District 3 Primary Runoff election Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/ Report for America

Michael Guest breaks Republican ranks to support Bennie Thompson’s Jan. 6 commission

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 15,016 Reads
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 11:43 AM

Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest was one of the 35 Republicans to break party ranks on Wednesday and vote to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

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Mississippi senators help block Jan. 6 riot investigation

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 11,125 Reads
Fri, 05/28/2021 - 4:41 PM

Senate Republicans, including Mississippi’s delegation, on Friday blocked the creation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Six Republicans voted to advance debate on the commission, but the final 54 to 35 vote fell six votes shy of the 60 votes needed to prevent a procedural filibuster.

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"I support the governor calling us into a special session to protect this important right of the people," Speaker Philip Gunn said of the ballot initiative process. - Photo credit to Mississippi Today

Speaker Gunn supports special session to fix ballot initiative process

By Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 8,421 Reads
Mon, 05/17/2021 - 3:37 PM

House Speaker Philip Gunn says he supports Gov. Tate Reeves calling a special session to allow legislators to reinstate the state’s initiative process after the Mississippi Supreme Court struck it down in a landmark 6-3 decision last week.

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Holmes County Consolidated School District, one of the state's most troubled districts that is under investigation by the state education department, hired a new superintendent. Credit: Mississippi Today

Holmes Co. schools, failing and under investigation, hires new superintendent

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 8,284 Reads
Thu, 05/20/2021 - 5:04 PM

The Holmes County Consolidated School District, one of the state’s most troubled districts that is under investigation by the state education department, has a new superintendent — a former principal who has never held a district-level position and has been in Holmes County less than two years.

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A health care worker signs a petition to get Medicaid expansion placed the 2022 ballot. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Medicaid expansion ballot initiative officially halted

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 7,204 Reads
Wed, 05/19/2021 - 4:54 PM

The “Yes on 76” campaign to expand Medicaid in Mississippi through a ballot initiative has been officially suspended — a pro forma move since the state Supreme Court last week nullified the state’s ballot initiative process with a ruling striking down medical marijuana Initiative 65.

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Is that all there is to a pandemic?

By Kelley Williams, 5,705 Reads
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 3:31 PM

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Nancy Ray property wins 'Yard of the Month'

By Clay McFerrin, 5,502 Reads
Wed, 05/19/2021 - 12:07 AM

The Charleston property of Nancy Ray, located at 320 N. Sabine St., has been selected by members of the Charleston Magnolia Garden Club as their “Yard of the Month” award recipient for May.

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Lakes of blood have been spilled to protect freedom

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On Mon, 05/31/2021 - 9:37 AM

Memorial day marks the start of the summer, the Big Bake as I call it.

For me, Mississippi has the ideal climate. The average temperature for the entire year, day or night, summer or winter, is 68 degrees. You can’t get more perfect than that.

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Mississippi State’s Tanner Allen won the C Spire Ferriss Trophy as the state’s most outstanding college baseball player. (MSU Athletics)

State, Ole Miss split C Spire Awards

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 4,878 Reads
Mon, 05/24/2021 - 4:41 PM

Mississippi State and Ole Miss split the C Spire Outstanding Player Awards announced Monday in a virtual awards program co-sponsored by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and C Spire.

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Ophelia Norvell, 2 of Flora and family members joined other protesters for the We are the 74 Rally held outside the Supreme Court building Tuesday in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Medical marijuana protesters call on Mississippi politicians to ‘stop the steal’

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 4,661 Reads
Tue, 05/25/2021 - 4:53 PM

Carolyn Prisock had a brain tumor removed 15 years ago, and suffers debilitating migraines and side effects from medications — one caused her to temporarily lose her eyesight.

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Welcome to the Brave New World; The devastating effects of Section 230 on America

By Wyatt Emmerich, 253,722 Reads
Thu, 09/17/2020 - 3:00 PM

Kudos to Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.

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Officials identify nine nabbed in local roundup of drug suspects, say more arrests are possible

By Clay McFerrin, 177,724 Reads
Fri, 07/17/2020 - 4:44 PM

Nine people were arrested this week on a variety of drug-related charges in connection with an ongoing investigation by state and local law enforcement agencies.

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Local inmate's escape short-lived thanks to officers working together

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 155,593 Reads
Tue, 09/08/2020 - 5:44 PM

JACKSON – County, state and federal officers worked together during the holiday weekend to capture state inmate Richard Willis after he escaped the Union County Jail in New Albany late Friday night.

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Law enforcement warns public of deadly Fentanyl laced drugs

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On Fri, 09/18/2020 - 3:10 PM

OXFORD – Local, state and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors from Mississippi are warning the public about a number of recent drug overdoses and deaths in North Mississippi that have been linked to several street drugs that contain the highly potent and deadly drug fentanyl.

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Applications will be accepted from farmers, ranchers and landowners wishing to participate in the newly developed Wild Hog Control Program, which provides “smart” traps (pictured) and training necessary to effectively combat the rise of destructive wild hogs in Mississippi.

Wild hog problem? Apply for assistance through this program

By Hannah East, 85,518 Reads
Fri, 09/25/2020 - 4:56 PM

JACKSON – Today, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will be accepting applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) Monday, Sept. 28, through Monday, Oct. 12.

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Quardero M. Gipson (left) and Quincy Qutexz Scott (center) have been indicted on charges of capital murder and conspiracy in connection with the July 2020 shooting death of Adrian Wilchie (right). (Photos special to The Sun-Sentinel)

Two indicted on capital murder, conspiracy charges

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 3:19 PM

A Tallahatchie County grand jury has formally charged two men with capital murder and conspiracy in connection with a July 23 slaying near Webb.

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Most state agencies are asking for a small increase in their appropriations for fiscal 2022, which starts July 1. Photo illustration by Steve Wilson.

Most state agencies requesting slight increases in appropriations for next fiscal year

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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 8:02 AM

With the exception of Medicaid and the Institutes for Higher Education and several others, most state agencies will be asking for slight increases in their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

Each summer, the budget cycle for Mississippi state agencies begins as agency directors put together their budget requests.

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Libraries provide computer, internet support for students

By Clay McFerrin, 72,083 Reads
Fri, 09/11/2020 - 3:21 PM

As schools and families continue to work to provide education for local children, the Tallahatchie County Library System is reaching out to help.

Both the Charleston and Tutwiler branches will open next week to allow students and families to use their computers and internet to complete assignments.

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Childish antics can have benefits for seniors

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 65,997 Reads
Fri, 09/11/2020 - 1:22 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Want to remain young at heart as you get on in years? According to the experts, there’s a “silly” way that could help you grow old gracefully, with a smile o

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USDA approves Mississippi to receive pandemic EBT benefits

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 64,029 Reads
Thu, 06/18/2020 - 9:36 AM

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S.

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Welcome to the Brave New World; The devastating effects of Section 230 on America

By Wyatt Emmerich, 253,723 Reads
Thu, 09/17/2020 - 3:00 PM

Kudos to Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.

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Officials identify nine nabbed in local roundup of drug suspects, say more arrests are possible

By Clay McFerrin, 177,725 Reads
Fri, 07/17/2020 - 4:44 PM

Nine people were arrested this week on a variety of drug-related charges in connection with an ongoing investigation by state and local law enforcement agencies.

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Local inmate's escape short-lived thanks to officers working together

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 155,594 Reads
Tue, 09/08/2020 - 5:44 PM

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Three die after vehicle plummets into waters of Black Bayou near Glendora

By Clay McFerrin, 150,435 Reads
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:04 PM

GLENDORA — The bodies of three adults were recovered Thursday morning from a sport-utility vehicle found overturned and largely submerged in the waters of Black Bayou near here.

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Crash claims life of Batesville man

By Clay McFerrin, 142,145 Reads
Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:16 AM

A two-vehicle collision on Highway 32 east of Charleston claimed the life of a Panola County man Wednesday afternoon.

The victim was identified as Rickey Armstrong, 53, of Batesville, according to Sgt. Marvin N. Baird Sr., public affairs officer for the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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Law enforcement warns public of deadly Fentanyl laced drugs

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Mistaken identity may have led to shooting death

By Clay McFerrin, 129,698 Reads
Wed, 02/12/2020 - 7:03 AM

TUTWILER — Police think that a case of mistaken identity may have led to the shooting and subsequent death of an elderly woman who was shot last week as she lay asleep in her bed.

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One in custody after fatal shooting Monday afternoon

By Clay McFerrin, 127,970 Reads
Mon, 03/09/2020 - 3:57 PM

UPDATE: Tallahatchie County Coroner Ginger Meriwether on Tuesday morning identified the man who died in a Goose Pond subdivision incident the previous day.

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Stolen truck found in Enid community

By Clay McFerrin, 124,875 Reads
Fri, 04/03/2020 - 7:45 PM

Tallahatchie County Sheriff Jimmy Fly is warning residents in the Enid area to be on the lookout for a local man who escaped from the Yalobusha County Detention Center in Water Valley.

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UPDATED: Former Charleston High School teacher, coach charged with sexual battery of student

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On Fri, 02/16/2018 - 5:43 PM

A former Charleston High School teacher and coach has been charged with sexual battery for allegedly having sex with a minor student while he was employed at the school.