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David L. Johnson of Tutwiler proudly holds the Certificate of Rank from the Japan Karate Association American Federation that designates him as a yellow belt in the martial art. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

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David Johnson earns yellow belt in karate
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Fri,06/25/21-3:33PM , 13,898 Reads
TUTWILER — Tallahatchie County resident David Lyndon Johnson has received his yellow belt in karate.
The 11-year-old, a rising fifth-grader at Bell Academy in Cleveland, is the son of Gwendolyn C. Johnson and the grandson of Freddie and Zenobiaer Walker, all of Tutwiler.
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Entergy offers tips to save on energy costs during summer heat
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Fri,06/25/21-3:25PM , 1,725 Reads
JACKSON — June 20 may have been the official start of summer, but the twins — heat and humidity — crashed the party early.
The often-unwelcome guests can not only make it miserable to be outdoors, they also drive up energy use inside the home as thermostats are turned down to offset scorching temperatures.
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Becky and Ed Meek, natives of Paynes and Charleston, respectively, have formed a foundation that will award "Enterprise Grants" to qualifying students and nonprofits in eastern Tallahatchie County. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

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Meek Foundation awards 'Enterprise Grants for Education' to 20 local students
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Thu,06/24/21-3:34PM , 1,945 Reads
The newly formed Ed and Becky Meek Foundation has awarded Enterprise Grants to assist 20 Tallahatchie County students to continue their studies at area colleges, community colleges and job-skills programs this fall.
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State Board of Education seeks public input on policies to resume in-person schooling as primary teaching mode
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Fri,06/18/21-11:42AM , 6,567 Reads
JACKSON – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public comment on two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching starting in the 2021-22 school year.
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