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Prison signage at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility stands along U.S. Highway 49 in Tutwiler.

TUTWILER — A recent prisoner uprising involving a half-dozen inmates at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility was quelled on the . . .

Governor appoints Celeste Embrey Wilson to Mississippi Supreme Court

The appointment comes after the confirmation of the Justice Robert Chamberlin to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District . . .

Pictured attending an eight-hour July 18 law enforcement training session on “Response to an Active Shooter,” at Charleston High School, are, in front, from left, Charleston police officer Brenda Bradley, Tutwiler police officer Edward Williams, East Tallahatchie School Resource Officer Keiunna Davis, Deputy Jimmy Christian, Tutwiler police officer Devail Anderson, Tallahatchie County Sheriff Jimmy Fly, DeSoto County SWAT Sgt. Jeremy Haywood, Charleston police officer Demetria Hazard and Tutwiler police officer Oliver Mitchell. In back, from left, are Sumner Police Chief Maurice Brooks, Deputy Anthony Rimmer, DeSoto County SWAT Sgt. Brian Brock, Sumner police officer Latasha Bailey, DeSoto County SWAT Lt. Antone Curtis, Deputy Bubba Williams, Glendora Police Chief Antonio Glenn, Deputy Philip Ross, Sumner police officer Westley Davis and Sumner police officer Shun Byrd. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)

Sheriff reports good participation for 'active shooter' exercise at CHS

With the start of fall classes then just days away, Tallahatchie County Sheriff Jimmy Fly reported good participation for a . . .

McRae seeking third term as Mississippi’s State Treasurer

In an interview with Magnolia Tribune, State Treasurer David McRae talks about his bid for re-election, Mississippi’s fiscal health, PERS . . .

Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape

Just west of Oxford, a giant American flag waves above Highway 6, welcoming visitors to Roundabout Oxford RV & Water . . .

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Governor appoints Celeste Embrey Wilson to Mississippi Supreme Court
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,07/28/26-3:06PM , 63 Reads 671 Statewide
The appointment comes after the confirmation of the Justice Robert Chamberlin to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, as nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate late last year.
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CARE Corner
By DANA CLOLINGER - Executive Director, Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort (CARE)
Thu,07/23/26-9:52AM , 403 Reads
“God always puts you where He wants you to be.”
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Former Ruleville police officer sentenced to 7 years
By BILLIE L. EUBANKS - U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Mississippi
Mon,07/27/26-2:58PM , 1,195 Reads
OXFORD – A former Ruleville police officer was sentenced today to 7 years in prison for extortion under color of law.
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Conservation Corner
By JAMES L. CUMMINS - Executive Director, Wildlife Mississippi
Thu,07/23/26-11:54AM , 219 Reads
The colonists who crossed the Atlantic in the 17th and 18th centuries carried English law in their minds and English grievances in their bones.
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German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment

Griesson – de Beukelaer is a family-owned company with over 100 years of tradition. They have grown into one of Germany’s leading manufacturers of cookies and snack products.