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Five candidates to vie for Hinds County DA in special election

Former DA Jody Owens pleaded guilty to federal charges this summer prompting the need for a special election to fill . . .

West Tallahatchie High football program awarded $5,000

The West Tallahatchie High School Choctaws football program has been awarded $5,000 through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program for . . .

Arkabutla Lake accepting applications for physically challenged hunt

VICKSBURG — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces dates for the 37th annual Arkabutla Lake physically . . .

Drooling time could be short

Mississippi’s burgeoning defense industries must be drooling over the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget request. More ships, more missiles, more . . .

Interfaith community prayer vigil to honor young lives lost to violence

GLENDORA — The Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC) will host an Interfaith Community Prayer Vigil on the grounds of . . .

Charleston native DeAntre Prince has been signed by the Chicago Bears. (Chicago Bears photo)

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Charleston's DeAntre Prince signed by Chicago Bears
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,08/20/26-11:50AM , 3,151 Reads
In roster moves on Monday, the National Football League’s Chicago Bears announced the signing of Charleston native DeAntre “Tre” Prince, a 6-0, 185-pound defensive back.
He has been assigned jersey number 37, according to the Bears’ website.
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Library hosts digital basics training
Thu,08/20/26-1:11PM , 1,240 Reads
The Charleston Library recently held a four-session “Digital Basics Technology Bootcamp” in their computer room. Participants were introduced to basic computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, and artificial intelligence (AI). “Their willingness and desire to learn was truly inspiring,” said computer instructor Lyn Byrd.
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Jennie Evans
Mon,08/17/26-10:35AM , 1,311 Reads
SUMNER — Jennie Lee Evans, age 80, of Sumner, passed away, Thursday, August 13.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Tutwiler.

Final disposition will take place at a later date. Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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The lights were on, but no one was home at the Dollar General store in Charleston on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2026. The store is temporarily closed while sorting out some "maintenance issues." (Photo by Clay McFerrin)

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Charleston Dollar General store to reopen soon, company says
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,08/20/26-5:02PM , 768 Reads
The Charleston Dollar General store, closed since late July, is due to reopen soon, according to a Tuesday statement from Dollar General Corporation Public Relations.
The store is “temporarily closed to address store maintenance issues,” noted the Aug. 18 emailed reply to a Sun-Sentinel query.
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District Attorney on Wells investigation: “I do not have the same freedom to share information publicly that private individuals may have”

“Public commentary does not make the speaker transparent, just like exercising restraint consistent with the law does not make the process corrupt.