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The Sisters Book Club book for February was “The Ruined Wife,” by Marin Montgomery. This is a psychological thriller about Alastair Adams and the perfect husband, Steven Adams.
Together they will build a successful life, have a beautiful child (Libby) and behave like newlyweds since the first day he carried her over the threshold.
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March 2024, I wrote a blog called When Sin Disrupted the Olympics. In this piece, I explained the high hopes people had when the Modern Olympics began at the turn of the 20th century.
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Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that - by creating the conditions for real, sustained growth so our children and grandchildren choose to stay, build lives, and thrive right here in our state.
The good news? Mississippi is no longer a laggard, but leading.
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“We are committed to ensuring that any system we are responsible for comes with a majority of votes for the City of Jackson, a majority of the customers and ratepayers,” said Mayor John Horhn.
The Senate Energy Committee advanced a bill to reform the beleaguered Jackson water system even as capital city leadership has fought parts of the measure.
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CHARLESTON — Archie Mae Davis, age 87, passed away Friday, February 20.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, at Abundant Harvest Church in Charleston with interment following in Mt. Zion M.B. Cemetery. Delta Burial Corporation had charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Davis; a daughter, Shirley Sanford; and two sons, Willie Earl Davis and Bryant Davis.
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TUTWILER — Bobbie Perry, age 77, formerly of Tutwiler, passed away Sunday, February 15, in Norfolk, Virginia.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Tutwiler Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksdale.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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CHARLESTON — Michael “Mike” Carl Griggs, age 76, passed away Sunday, March 1, at his home.
He served his country as a veteran of the United States Army, and retired after 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Griggs.
He is survived by is wife, Phyliss Griggs; his daughter, Diana Griggs of California; his son, Michael Griggs of Memphis; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Womble Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Earlier this year, colleges in no income tax states used that as a selling point when trying to snag players in the transfer portal. Mississippi lawmakers say the Magnolia State needs to remain competitive in that arena.
In this new era of college football so heavily focused on the almighty dollar, schools in states with no income tax have sought to use that to their benefit when recruiting players.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker carries peace through strength message to Europe.
The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are on the move, and their aggression makes at least one thing clear: America needs strong, reliable friends. In February, I traveled to Europe to bring a message to our most important allies. In this increasingly dangerous world, the nations of Europe and North America must stand united.
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Another bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital did not pass the Senate Public Health Committee this week.
The Senate passed a bill out of the Public Health Committee this week that could allow people suffering from neurological conditions or addiction to receive Ibogaine treatment, while killing another bill that would allow terminally ill patients to receive medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
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In Mississippi
1. Moss Point native makes “American Idol” Top 30
Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advanced into the Top 30 on “American Idol” Monday night after performing “Stand By Me.”
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GRENADA — Nonprofit HERE (Housing: Economic Resources & Education) will host a housing resource fair Thursday, March 12, at the Lewis Johnson Center, 299 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Grenada.
The event is bolstered by a strategic partnership with the city of Grenada, the city of Charleston and the Mississippi Development Authority, reflecting a regional commitment to expanding housing opportunities and economic stability.
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BRANDON — Naomi "Fay" Worsham Smith, age 80, retired employee of Financial Control Dept. of Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 27.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at New Hope Cemetery near Scobey. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
She is survived her daughter, Andrea Smith of Richmond, Texas, and her sister, Olivia Worsham Merrell of Nashville.
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1. UMMC reopens clinics after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center says their clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on February 19.
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Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
A Mississippi Blood Services mobile coach is seen parked near the emergency room at Tallahatchie General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
A Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) mobile coach came to Charleston Friday.
Parked near the Tallahatchie General Hospital emergency room, the coach was present from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to collect life-giving donations from hospital workers and other local residents.
According to a chart posted on the MBS website on Friday, Feb. 27, there is presently a critical need for donations of A+ and A- blood types.
For more information about MBS services, visit their website or call (888) 90-BLOOD (888-902-5663).
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month ago
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Puppies peer out from behind wire at the Charleston animal holding facility on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Located off Murphy Road in southwest Charleston, the facility has been in operation since last fall.
The Charleston animal holding facility, located off Murphy Road in southwest Charleston, is brimming with canines, most of whom have been dropped off there by residents.
A joint venture of the Charleston Rotary Club, the city of Charleston and Tallahatchie County, the fledgling operation that began last fall is still very much a work in progress.
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