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Mississippi launches free statewide lung cancer screening initiative for at-risk residents

JACKSON — This month, during National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, Mississippi is confronting longstanding disparities in lung cancer . . .

Magnolia Mornings: April 23, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion In Mississippi 1. Hyde-Smith . . .

Stove donation means community cares for women in MAGCOR’s ServSafe program

On a recent facility visit, State Senator Lydia Chassaniol recognized the need for updated equipment in MAGCOR’s training facility and . . .

Sisters' Book Club

Our book for this month is “Queen of Memphis,” by Martin Hegwood. It is part Southern Gothic, part lifestyle commentary . . .

Charleston High, West Tallahatchie 'Delta Honor Graduates' revealed

Four Tallahatchie County students are among those who will be celebrated as Delta Honor Graduates during a 9 a.m. ceremony . . .

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MDOT head says transportation funding is working
By WYATT EMMERICH
Tue,04/21/26-3:02PM , 175 Reads 4,584 Statewide
Mississippi’s top transportation official said Monday that the state is making significant progress in rebuilding and modernizing its infrastructure. More stable state funding is ensuring that federal money is no longer being left on the table.
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Charleston High School boys and girls track teams are pictured Tuesday, April 21, after sweeping the Class 2A North State championship titles. (Photo by LaDon Taylor)

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CHS Tigers, Lady Tigers sweep 2A North State championships
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Tue,04/21/26-9:56PM , 1,179 Reads
For only the second time in school history, both the Charleston High School boys and girls track and field teams have won North State (north half) championships during the same season.
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Charleston High, West Tallahatchie 'Delta Honor Graduates' revealed
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,04/23/26-2:57PM , 846 Reads
Four Tallahatchie County students are among those who will be celebrated as Delta Honor Graduates during a 9 a.m. ceremony prior to the opening of the annual meeting of Delta Council on Friday, May 8, on “The Lawn” at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville.
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This is the U.S. Drought Monitor's April 21 map of drought around the country.
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This is the U.S. Drought Monitor's April 21 map of drought in Mississippi.

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Part of Tallahatchie is state's only area of 'Exceptional Drought,' meaning most severe conditions
By HANNAH EAST - Communications Director, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Thu,04/23/26-2:44PM , 651 Reads
JACKSON – This spring, Mississippi, along with most of the country, is experiencing a highly unusual drought situation at the beginning of the growing season. Twenty-one Mississippi counties have already been designated as primary disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to the recent drought.
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Davis, Goodwin inducted into honor society

On April 14, University of Mississippi freshmen Tykeria Davis, left, and Akeira Goodwin were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year college or university students who achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA. Both are 2025 graduates of Charleston High School. Davis, the daughter of Latonia Truly and Tyrone Davis, is majoring in Allied Sciences. Goodwin, the daughter of Atari Wilson and Brandon Brown, is majoring in Legal Studies.