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Interim risk reduction measures at Arkabutla Lake are shown in a 2024 image from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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USACE Vicksburg District to pause Phase II interim repairs at Arkabutla Dam in order to lower lake level

By CHRISTI KILROY CHRISTI KILROY - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District
Thu,07/16/26-4:54PM, 820 Reads
VICKSBURG – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will temporarily pause Phase II of interim risk reduction measures (IRRMs) at Arkabutla Dam this week to safely release water and lower the lake level.
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School board qualifying period opens Tuesday, July 21

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,07/16/26-3:47PM, 810 Reads
The qualifying window for two school board positions in Tallahatchie County opens next week.
Tuesday, July 21, is the first day to sign up for school board. The qualifying deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. The election will be Nov. 3.
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Don’t give in on mobile sports betting

Wed,07/15/26-10:00PM, 795 Reads 11,352 Statewide
It’s unclear what prompted Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann to weigh in last week on mobile sports betting.
Whatever the reasons, what he said was correct.
Expanding the enterprise in Mississippi would be a mistake, producing more headaches and less revenue than acknowledged by proponents.
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Roy Lindley

Thu,07/02/26-9:32AM, 771 Reads
CHARLESTON — Roy Lindley, age 95, retired farmer, passed away Tuesday, June 30, at his home in Charleston.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, at Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in the Paynes community. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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