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Seven Tallahatchians arrested on drug-related federal indictments
By Clay McFerrin - The Sun-Sentinel
Thu,04/14/22-2:39PM , 50,145 Reads
Seven local residents have been arrested on drug-related felony indictments handed down by a federal grand jury in Oxford, Tallahatchie County Sheriff Jimmy Fly announced Friday, April 8.
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'Rally for a Cure' set for Saturday
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,04/14/22-2:12PM , 10,353 Reads
The local American Cancer Society chapter will hold its “Rally for a Cure” fundraiser Saturday, April 16, at the former National Guard armory on South Cossar in Charleston.
The event will get underway at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude about 2 p.m.
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By Clay McFerrin - The Sun-Sentinel
Thu,04/14/22-2:03PM , 2,852 Reads
When severe thunderstorm warnings were issued April 13 for Tallahatchie County, hundreds of local residents were alerted of the approaching threat electronically by Nixle, a notification service to which the county subscribes.
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The Tallahatchie County Safe Room is pictured in early 2021. (File photo by Clay McFerrin)

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Tornado watch in effect, Safe Room open
By Clay McFerrin
Wed,04/13/22-3:10PM , 10,624 Reads
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A tornado watch is in effect until 9 tonight, and the Tallahatchie County Safe Room in Charleston is open to anyone who wants to ride out the weather there, said Ashley Williams of the Tallahatchie County Emergency Management Agency.
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79°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 93°F
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Feels Like: 85°F
Dew Point: 72°F
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Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM

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