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Randy Porter

CHARLESTON — Randy Everett Porter went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 22. A celebration of life service will . . .

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BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)
By PRESS RELEASE - US BLS
Tue,08/25/26-11:06AM , 116 Reads 1,558 Statewide
Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for July of 2026.
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Randy Porter
Mon,08/24/26-3:12PM , 931 Reads
CHARLESTON — Randy Everett Porter went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 22.
A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, at Womble Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Shelly Scallions and Bro. Joel Hammon officiating.
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Peggy Lavender
Fri,08/21/26-11:12AM , 726 Reads
CHARLESTON — Peggy Macknally Lavender, age 75, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 20.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, at the chapel of Pate-Jones Funeral Home with interment following in Magnolia Cemetery.
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Charleston volleyball players compete recently at West Tallahatchie High School in Webb. (Photo by LaDon Taylor)

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Charleston athletics opens new season with strong performances
By LADON TAYLOR - Athletic Director, East Tallahatchie School District
Fri,08/21/26-3:06PM , 591 Reads
It was an exciting week for Charleston athletics as our student-athletes opened competition in volleyball and cross-country, representing Charleston High School and Charleston Middle School with effort, discipline and pride.

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BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)

Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for July of 2026.

Read more about BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)

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