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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 3,207 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 4:12 PM

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

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Gov. Tate Reeves

GOVERNOR TATE REEVES RELEASES NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER

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On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 3:53 PM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5:00 PM on March 3rd and stay in effect until March 31st.

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Why teachers in Mississippi work second jobs to get by

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 2,261 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 4:40 PM

A teacher with nearly two decades of experience in schools across Mississippi, Chanda Ferguson has done everything she can to raise her salary to support her family, including three kids.

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Willie Betts

Profile 2021: The keys to success: Willie Betts reflects on decades of service as a locksmith in Indianola

By Mark H. Stowers , READ MORE > 1,874 Reads
On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 1:22 PM

There was a demand for it, so Willie Betts added some locksmith services to his hardware store back in the 1970s.

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MEC's Virtual Legislative Scrambler - Speaker Philip Gunn

By Press Release - MEC , READ MORE > 1,784 Reads
On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:06 PM

MEC recently hosted their rescheduled Legislative Scrambler featuring Speaker Philip Gunn this morning at 8:00 a.m. live from the Mississippi State Capitol.

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 04, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 1,703 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 4:54 PM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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MDCC Head Football Coach Cedric Thomas

Profile 2021: Thomas aims to up the tempo in Moorhead

By Mark H. Stowers , READ MORE > 1,581 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 3:40 PM

Success has followed new Mississippi Delta Community College Head Football Coach Cedric Thomas throughout his career – even amongst chaos at times.

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Anthony, Rosebud Update on Legislative Session

By By Representatives Otis Anthony and Tracey Rosebud , READ MORE > 1,539 Reads
On Sat, 03/06/2021 - 10:26 AM

This was the ninth week of the 2021 Legislative Session. The deadline for House committees to report general bills originating from the Senate occurred Tuesday at 8 p.m. Any Senate bills that did not make it out of committees died. The House began working on these Senat

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Justice for Beatrice: Investigation at a standstill one year after correctional officer gunned down at a party

By Jyesha Johnson Multimedia Coordinator , READ MORE > 1,209 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 7:00 PM

After questioning around 60 witnesses on a daily basis for three weeks and receiving help from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the Indianola Police Department would still like help from the public in solving the shooting death of 23-year-old Beatrice Williams last

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 01, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 1,182 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 9:22 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 8,845 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 4:06 PM

Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.

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IFMG To Close Clinics Monday Due To Inclement Weather

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On Sat, 02/13/2021 - 3:11 PM

Indianola Family Medical Group announced Friday that it plans to close the clinic on Monday, due to the expected winter storm moving in later Sunday into early Monday.

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Demario Davis’ second chance

By Jack Ryan Enterprise Journal , READ MORE > 5,642 Reads
On Sun, 02/21/2021 - 1:08 PM

Three years ago, Fox News commentator Laura Ingraham unwisely advised basketball superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant to “shut up and dribble” instead of criticizing President Trump.

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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 5,054 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 4:51 PM

This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

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Quincee Clark has signed with the No. 2 equestrian program in the state at Oklahoma State. She is pictured with her parents, Michael and Kristi.

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IA's Next Division I Athlete: Quincee Clark signs scholarship with No. 2 Oklahoma State’s equestrian program

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 4,998 Reads
On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 10:33 AM

Quincee Clark is Indianola Academy’s next Division I athlete.

Clark signed a scholarship to compete in Oklahoma State’ equestrian program last week.

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Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi

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On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 2:16 PM

All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will resume regularly scheduled service to our valued customers beginning Monday, February 22, safety and road conditions permitting. Waste Management expects extra heavy volume along all routes, which may precipitate some delays in service.

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Temporary Shelter Available for the Homeless in Indianola

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On Sun, 02/14/2021 - 4:24 PM

To combat the probable winter storm and extremely low temperatures, the Sunflower County Ministerial Alliance Counseling Service is setting up a temporary shelter for those who will need to get in out of the cold.

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Man charged in Saturday night stabbing

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter , READ MORE > 4,449 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:00 AM

An Indianola man is behind bars and charged with aggravated assault after a Saturday evening incident left a 40-year-old Hampton Street woman in need of serious medical attention.

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Marshall Ramsey: H2-No

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 3,433 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 4:05 PM

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Hyde-Smith announces $86.1 million defense logistics contract to Mississippi company

By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith , READ MORE > 3,375 Reads
On Tue, 02/23/2021 - 11:15 AM

Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced a maximum $86.1 million Defense Logistics Agency contract to Merchants Foodservice in Jackson to provide food to military installations in Mississippi and Louisiana.

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Loved ones remember young woman shot and killed last Friday

By Jyesha Johnson Multimedia Coordinator , READ MORE > 81,103 Reads
On Fri, 04/17/2020 - 10:40 AM

On Friday, April 10, Alberta Garner’s life was cut short just before dawn after shots rang out on Garrard Avenue in Indianola.

Gardner is the city’s second female victim of gunfire this year, and according to police reports, she is likely the second innocent bystander to be killed in Indianola since March.

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B.B. King Museum among many awarded MDNHA grants

By PRESS RELEASE , READ MORE > 77,051 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:37 AM

For a fifth year, the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) has awarded more than $200,000 in grants for 12 projects focused on cultural heritage development in communities across the Mississippi Delta.

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USDA approves Mississippi to receive Pandemic-EBT benefits

By PRESS RELEASE , READ MORE > 64,055 Reads
On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 9:21 AM

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S.

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Friday morning shooting in Moorhead may have been retaliation for 2019 murder

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter , READ MORE > 59,172 Reads
On Wed, 05/13/2020 - 4:28 PM

An early morning shooting in Moorhead on Friday has resulted in two arrests and a warrant being issued for a third person.

Moorhead Police Chief Fred Randle said on Tuesday that Robert E. Scott, 18, and Christian Washington,17, have been arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact.

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Three arrested, one sought in Friday night shooting death

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter , READ MORE > 55,077 Reads
On Wed, 04/15/2020 - 3:08 PM

Three people are now in custody and a fourth is being sought in conjunction with Friday's shooting that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Alberta Garner.

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B.B. King Museum closes through end of March

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On Mon, 03/16/2020 - 5:14 PM

The B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center has closed until March 30.

Indianola’s biggest tourist attraction announced Monday afternoon that due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, the museum will close Tuesday March 17.

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Top blues tourist attaction to re-open in Indianola after Fourth of July weekend

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On Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:25 PM

The B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center plans to open its doors for the first time since March on July 7.

According to the museum, hours will be limited to Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The museum will be closed Sunday and Monday of each week for now.

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MSDH to provide free COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff in Indianola next week

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On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:52 AM

The Mississippi State Department of Health will be testing teachers and education st

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Sunflower police chief's post goes viral

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 29,037 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:40 PM

The police chief of the town of Sunflower is getting some national publicity by way of social media this week.

Chief Bobby Walker Sr. shared his thoughts earlier today about the situation involving the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

Several Positive, Substantial Goals Met During 2020 Legislative Session

By Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann , READ MORE > 24,710 Reads
On Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:38 PM

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FUMC praise band releases second studio album

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 982,483 Reads
On Thu, 02/08/2018 - 10:47 AM

These days, it’s hard to find a large church that does not have a contemporary praise band.

Many, like First United Methodist Church-Indianola have separate services, an early contemporary worship gathering and a traditional one later in the morning.

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MDCC alumni event, golf tournament this month

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 712,363 Reads
On Thu, 04/05/2018 - 3:55 PM

A pair of events benefiting Mississippi Delta Community College’s Sunflower/Humphreys Alumni Chapter and the MDCC Athletic Department will take place over the next two weeks.

The MDCC Sunflower/Humphreys Alumni Chapter mixer will be Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Market in Inverness.

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MDCC to open bids for Stauffer-Wood renovation

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 707,943 Reads
On Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:20 PM

Mississippi Delta Community College plans to begin renovation of the Stauffer-Wood Administration Building this fall.

The building, which was set ablaze during an apparent December 14, 2017 arson and burglary, sustained heavy fire damage, particularly on the south side of the building.

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Rasberry men to present black history program

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On Wed, 02/21/2018 - 3:16 PM

The men of Rasberry United Methodist Church will present their first annual Black History Program, Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. at Rasberry United Methodist Church, 511 Hanna St., in Indianola.

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Candidates meet in public forum

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On Thu, 09/07/2017 - 8:59 AM

Photos by: Recardo Thomas

Indianola’s three Democratic candidates for mayor met at Gentry High School last Friday night for a forum sponsored by the Sunflower County NAACP Chapter. Incumbent Mayor Steve Rosenthal, Mario Robinson and Vivian Jenkins are pictured left to right.

Church encourages athletes to ‘pursue God’

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter , READ MORE > 591,112 Reads
On Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:49 AM

Prayers, motivational videos, games, prizes and inspired biblical encouragement combined with great food and fellowship constitutes a winning combination.

And once again Pastor Guy Burke, First Baptist Church and other community members teamed up to provide that enriching experience for local high school football athletes.

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Children complete fire safety academy Friday

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On Thu, 07/20/2017 - 4:01 PM

Photo by Recardo Thomas

Indianola now has 19 new junior firefighters courtesy of the Indianola Fire Department’s Fire Academy for Kids. The children graduated Friday after completing a weeklong camp on fire safety where they were exposed to instructions on basic life saving techniques and the prevention and suppression of fires.

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The many colorful characters of ‘Greater Tuna’

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On Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:09 AM

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Patrons of the Mid-Delta Arts Association are invited to go on an adventure to Texas’s third smallest town, Tuna, and witness some of the most colorful characters you’ve ever seen as the entire population is portrayed by two of the MDAA’s most talented actors.

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Anthony intends to run for Thomas' seat

By Bryan Davis Publisher , READ MORE > 495,733 Reads
On Sat, 06/30/2018 - 5:43 PM

Mississippi House District 31 Rep. Sara Thomas announced her upcoming retirement from that seat on Friday, and on Saturday, a former Indianola city alderman announced his intention to fill that seat.