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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman: America today has more distraction and entertainment than ever before. It is . . .

Nibblers but no takers for school board seats

Interest has been shown, but no one has filed qualifying papers for either of the two Tallahatchie County school board . . .

Salter: Mississippi’s senators again control major legislative “gates” for defense contracting

Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: The new Wicker/Hyde-Smith pairing in these key strategic gatekeeping positions on . . .

Be patient with Wells’ investigation

The national attention and social media frenzy that have erupted following the death of Nolan Wells near Horn Island typify . . .

Greenwood bank robber sentenced

ABERDEEN – Earl Blue, 48, from Greenwood, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison by Senior United States District . . .

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Martha Booker
Thu,07/30/26-1:28PM , 1,222 Reads
CHARLESTON — Martha Ann Booker, age 77, passed away Tuesday, July 21.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 31, at J Brown Community Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at Lococopolis Missionary Baptist Church near Charleston.

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Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape
By MEREDITH BIESINGER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,07/28/26-2:54PM , 620 Reads 8,933 Statewide
Just west of Oxford, a giant American flag waves above Highway 6, welcoming visitors to Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort.
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Wolfe Studio to celebrate 80th anniversary experience at The Max
By SUSAN MARQUEZ - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,07/30/26-5:20PM , 196 Reads 2,206 Statewide
On Saturday, August 22, a celebration of the art, history, and creative legacy of Wolfe Studio is planned in Meridian.
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Be patient with Wells’ investigation
Wed,07/29/26-2:50PM , 2,335 Reads 27,692 Statewide
The national attention and social media frenzy that have erupted following the death of Nolan Wells near Horn Island typify what happens whenever a Black person dies under mysterious circumstances in Mississippi.
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Christina Dent discusses new drug treatments for addiction and mental illness

Mississippi should expand the tools it uses to treat addiction and mental illness, including carefully supervised therapies involving psychedelic drugs, the leader of a drug-policy nonprofit told the Rotary Club of North Jackson.

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