Most Read | The Sun-Sentinel

From left, Charleston Police Chief Justin Gammage, Mississippi State Department of Health community health educator Alyshia McAllister, MSDH Early Intervention regional coordinator Melissa Cox and Charleston Mayor Sedrick Smith display the three styles of child safety seats that were given away Friday, Sept. 25, at the former National Guard armory in Charleston. The building is owned by the city. (Photo by Clay McFerrin)

premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Nearly 50 child safety seats given away, installed during Charleston event

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN
Thu,10/01/20-5:01PM, 30,297 Reads
Keeping children safe in automobiles was the focus of the Sept. 25 “Seat Check Friday” educational event held at the former National Guard armory in Charleston.
- Read more about Nearly 50 child safety seats given away, installed during Charleston event
The back gate at Parchman will once again be open and guarded. (MDOC Photo)

free content

MDOC commissioner tightens security by opening back gate at Parchman prison

By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Wed,10/14/20-12:28PM, 30,283 Reads
CLEVELAND – In further efforts to tighten security at Mississippi’s maximum security State Penitentiary in Parchman, Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces that the long-abandoned back gate of the sprawling 18,000-acre prison will once again be reopened and guarded for the first time since 2017.
- Read more about MDOC commissioner tightens security by opening back gate at Parchman prison
free content

Barbara Neal

Mon,09/21/20-4:58PM, 30,281 Reads
VICKSBURG — Barbara Ann (Hargett) Neal passed away at her home on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the age of 83. Her son, Emmett, was at her side holding her hand as she departed. She had been ill for almost two years and had been cared for by her daughter, Jeanne, and Jeanne’s husband Jay Kent.
- Read more about Barbara Neal
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Bobby Melton Sr.

Mon,10/12/20-11:20AM, 30,277 Reads
CHARLESTON — Bobby Bill Melton Sr., age 86, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 11.
The family will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date.
- Read more about Bobby Melton Sr.

Please select your theme

May 07, 2026

Community Polls

Which is your favorite school sport?

If you had to listen to only one genre of music for the rest of life, which would you prefer?

Charleston, 38921, MS

Current Temp

Nearly 50 child safety seats given away, installed during Charleston event

MDOC commissioner tightens security by opening back gate at Parchman prison

Barbara Neal

Bobby Melton Sr.

May 07, 2026

Community Polls

Which is your favorite school sport?

If you had to listen to only one genre of music for the rest of life, which would you prefer?

Current Temp

Contact Information

Follow Us

Our Apps