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Charleston travels to Marks Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating Northside 34-30 last week

SHELBY — The Charleston High School Tigers locked down the Region 3-2A championship for a sixth consecutive year Friday night . . .

Gary Dyksterhouse claims contest prize with week's best record

Gary Dyksterhouse of Glendora posted a 7-1 record to win the $35 cash prize during Week 8 of The Sun-Sentinel’s . . .

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West Tally plays at Itta Bena Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating French Camp at home last week

WEBB — The West Tallahatchie High School Choctaws beat the French Camp Academy Panthers 20-14 during senior night at Choctaw . . .

Salter: ‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter: Holmes, MSU’s first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82 . . .

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Two charged with murder of local teen
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-3:21PM , 6,980 Reads
Two people have been charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with the Oct. 14 shooting death of a Charleston teenager.
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Charleston travels to Marks Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating Northside 34-30 last week
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:06PM , 2,147 Reads
SHELBY — The Charleston High School Tigers locked down the Region 3-2A championship for a sixth consecutive year Friday night by edging top challenger Northside 34-30 here.
The Tigers improved to 6-3 while the Gators fell to 6-2.
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West Tally plays at Itta Bena Thursday night (Oct. 29) after defeating French Camp at home last week
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:09PM , 1,969 Reads
WEBB — The West Tallahatchie High School Choctaws beat the French Camp Academy Panthers 20-14 during senior night at Choctaw Stadium.
The win pushed West Tally’s record to 5-4 on the season while French Camp slipped to 2-7.
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Gary Dyksterhouse claims contest prize with week's best record
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,10/29/26-4:13PM , 1,343 Reads
Gary Dyksterhouse of Glendora posted a 7-1 record to win the $35 cash prize during Week 8 of The Sun-Sentinel’s 2026 Football Fever Contest.
Dyksterhouse was the lone 7-1 contestant, and his only misfire was picking No. 14 Houston to top No. 10 Utah.
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Casey Joel Williams

CHARLESTON — Casey Joel Williams, age 24, passed away Saturday, October 31.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Faith Church, Charleston.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Faith Church. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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