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Cleaning up the mess left behind by Fern
Workers with Shane Sanders Tree Service on Monday (Feb. 9) load remnants of a large section of fallen tree from the grounds of the Dr. Monroe E. Smith Medical Building on South Market Street in Charleston. Like countless others in the area, the tree fell beneath the weight of ice that coated the area Jan. 23-25 upon the arrival of Winter Storm Fern. Fallen tree limbs brought down power lines and snapped utility poles, knocking out electrical service to thousands. Cleanup in impacted areas will be ongoing for weeks, if not months.

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Cleaning up the mess left behind by Fern
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,02/12/26-12:38PM , 586 Reads
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Charter school confusion
By Derek Hinckley
Thu,02/12/26-12:22PM , 1,303 Reads
I recently accepted a new job as the Director of Operations for Archway Charter School in Belzoni. As we recruit students for the 2026–2027 school year, I’ve been surprised by how many people—even those close to me—aren’t sure what a charter school is.
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Public Notices February 12, 2026
Thu,02/12/26-11:19AM , 1,091 Reads
NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO RECEIVE BID PROPOSALS
The Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors Charleston, Mississippi, requests your firm bid proposal for DEBRIS MONITORING IN WINTER STORM DAMAGED AREAS IN TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY.
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Sweet bread for your sweetie
Thu,02/12/26-11:13AM , 315 Reads
Many people have a passion for baking. Baking can be a rewarding hobby and fill a home with an aroma that’s unique, welcoming and instantly identifiable.
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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 97°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 94°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 77%
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Sunset: 7:24 PM

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