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While not yet detected in Mississippi, spotted lanternflies can be devastating to fruit crops and a nuisance in home landscapes. Scientists with the Mississippi State University Extension Service are asking the public to watch for signs the pest is present in the state and report any suspected sighting. (Photo by Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

MSU Extension scientists ask public to watch for new insect

RAYMOND — What might appear to some to be a beautifully exotic butterfly is actually an invasive pest that can . . .

October is National Fire Prevention Month with National Fire Prevention Week being observed Oct. 4-10. This year’s theme, “Charge Into . . .

Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding

“While I appreciate his input, it carries no legal authority,” House Education Chairman Rob Roberson said Friday. An order issued . . .

Can state afford to revamp property tax system?

Having set in motion the gradual elimination of the state’s personal income tax, the Mississippi Legislature — or at least . . .

Gipson ask for fuel relief

Special to The Sun-Sentinel JACKSON — Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is calling on Mississippi leaders to declare . . .

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FBI agent to present at Tuesday's child abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth program in Charleston
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/01/26-11:36AM , 1,322 Reads
Registration is ongoing for a planned Oct. 6 program at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston to raise awareness of the abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth in Mississippi.
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Pictured are Charleston High School homecoming maids for 2026. Seated, from left, are senior maids Rosie Randolph, Aniya Hollis, A’leriea Carmichael and Markrisha Housley. Standing, from left, are junior maid Adriunna Davis, sophomore maid Taylor Gadsden Harris, freshman maid Ireanna Love, freshman maid Nylah Holmes, sophomore maid Kassidy James and junior maid Zyon Moody. The CHS homecoming court will be presented, and a queen crowned, during halftime festivities of the Leland at Charleston football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Tiger Stadium on the CHS campus. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The homecoming parade will be Oct. 8. (Photo by Mandy Moore)

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CHS plans for homecoming parade, football game announced
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Fri,10/02/26-3:06PM , 224 Reads
Plans have been announced for the annual Charleston High School homecoming parade and homecoming football game.
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While not yet detected in Mississippi, spotted lanternflies can be devastating to fruit crops and a nuisance in home landscapes. Scientists with the Mississippi State University Extension Service are asking the public to watch for signs the pest is present in the state and report any suspected sighting. (Photo by Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

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MSU Extension scientists ask public to watch for new insect
By SUSAN COLLINS-SMITH - MSU Extension Service
Mon,09/28/26-10:09AM , 580 Reads
RAYMOND — What might appear to some to be a beautifully exotic butterfly is actually an invasive pest that can devastate fruit crops and be a nuisance in home landscapes.
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East, West Tallahatchie school districts show mixed results on student absenteeism
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/01/26-12:38PM , 566 Reads
Tallahatchie County schools had mixed results in the closely watched metric of chronic absenteeism for the 2025-26 school year, according to a Mississippi Department of Education report released Tuesday.
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FBI agent to present at Tuesday's child abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth program in Charleston

Registration is ongoing for a planned Oct. 6 program at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston to raise awareness of the abuse, grooming and human trafficking of youth in Mississippi.

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