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The City of Indianola decided to place its citizens back under a mask mandate, which had been lifted only weeks ago.

Indianola Back Under Mask Mandate

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On Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:49 AM
As of Thursday night, the city of Indianola is once again under a facemask mandate.
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Sunflower County Releases Road-By-Road Schedule For Solid Waste Pickup

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On Wed, 07/28/2021 - 5:13 PM

Sunflower County Administrator Fred Washington has released a detailed schedule of routes for garbage collection in the county.
Click on the attached document to view the road-by-road schedule for trash pickup.
Ursula Nicole Thompson Tucker

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On Thu, 07/29/2021 - 9:38 AM
The family of Ursula Nicole Thompson Tucker of Inverness announces with great sorrow her passing on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She departed this life on Earth at South Sunflower County Hospital, Indianola.
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State’s retirement system gets low rankings

By Steve Wilson, 453 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 8:54 AM
A recently released report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranked Mississippi's defined benefit pension system last or near last when it came to issues with its unfunded liabilities.
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Editorial: Delta variant - Heed the warning

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On Sat, 07/24/2021 - 9:30 AM
We have been warned. Health officials in Mississippi, around the country and even around the world are telling residents in the state the delta variant of COVID-19 is here. It’s more contagious than any strain of the coronavirus this country has experienced to date.
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Mask Mandate Reinstated: Read Indianola's Entire Emergency Order

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On Thu, 07/29/2021 - 3:23 PM
The mask mandate is back in Indianola.
Attached is a PDF copy of the city's most recent emergency order.
Not much changed from the mask mandate passed in the spring of 2020.
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Parchman prison. Jan. 10, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

Mississippi Department of Corrections cancels prison visitation to prevent spread of COVID

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, 376 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 1:54 PM
Visitation at all Mississippi Department of Corrections prisons has been suspended, Commissioner Burl Cain said in an internal memo Monday.
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John Calvin Philley

John Calvin Philley

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On Thu, 07/29/2021 - 9:34 AM
John Calvin Philley, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was a talented educator and administrator, a dedicated church member, and a loving and compassionate husband and father.
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Elise Winter

Habitat for Humanity mourns death of Elise Winter

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On Sat, 07/24/2021 - 9:12 AM
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) is mourning the loss of its founder, former Mississippi First Lady Elise Winter.
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The state's defined benefit pension system got a massive boost from the stock market in fiscal 2020.

Preliminary data shows PERS had massive 30 percent investment returns in fiscal 2020

By Steve Wilson, 313 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 2:48 PM
According to preliminary data, the state's defined benefit pension system had its second-best year in investment income, a boost that will greatly help the flailing fund's bottom line.
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A Juneteenth for the ages

By Rodney Hawkins Guest Columnist, 12,160 Reads
Sat, 07/03/2021 - 12:00 PM
I’m healthier than an overdose of vitamin D3, a tad taller than Tom Cruise and a not-so-dark knight.
However this bright buttered brown Brad Pitt is no leading man and I don’t want to be, instead I’m somewhat the Delta’s own sun-tanned- Peter Pan.
The grown grandad who just didn’t grow up.
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This photo was taken by The E-T’s Jyesha Johnson on the scene of the Sunflower Avenue shooting Saturday night.

Saturday Night Shooting Leaves Man With Multiple Injuries

By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 8,866 Reads
Sun, 07/04/2021 - 4:19 PM
A 36-year-old man suffered multiple injuries as a result of an apparent shooting that took place late Saturday evening on Sunflower Avenue.
According to Indianola police investigator Sergeant Regina Simpson, the victim suffered gunshot wounds to each of his legs and his face and was airlifted for treatment.
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MDCC announces reorganization

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On Sat, 07/03/2021 - 3:00 PM
In an effort to more effectively and efficiently serve its student body and surrounding community, Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is restructuring and reorganizing many administrative positions and departments. All of the following changes will take place July 1, 2021, at the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
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Attorney general candidate Lynn Fitch speaks during the Madison and Hinds County Republican Women candidate forum at The Lake House in Ridgeland, Miss., Monday, August 26, 2019. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

New boss same as old boss when it comes to AG using private lawyers

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 5,395 Reads
Mon, 07/05/2021 - 12:38 PM
“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” — Pete Townshend in The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”
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Newspapers, journalists honored for excellence

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On Sat, 07/10/2021 - 5:27 PM
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Public Service Commission nearing approval for Cooperative Energy's planned distribution grid upgrade

By Steve Wilson, 4,422 Reads
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 11:57 AM
The Mississippi Public Service Commission voted at its Thursday meeting to refer a planned improvement to Cooperative Energy’s distribution grid to Chairman Dane Maxwell, who represents the Southern District.
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Kim Maxey

Women of Influence 2021: Kim Maxey

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On Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:57 AM
What is your full title and position?
Co-owner & partner of 82 Outlet & Magnolia Marketplace
What is your educational background?
Graduated from Indianola Academy; bachelor’s degree in marketing from Mississippi State
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After a failed first try, the Senate passed a legislative alternative to the medical marijuana program voters approved in November.

Supreme Court refuses to reconsider medical marijuana ruling

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 4,053 Reads
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 3:27 PM
A last gasp effort has been rejected to convince the Mississippi Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark decision which struck down the medical marijuana initiative approved by voters in November and the entire ballot initiative process.
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College kids are COVID risks

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On Tue, 07/06/2021 - 9:03 PM
It’s not surprising that a letter is circulating asking Mississippi’s College Board to require students at all of the state’s eight public universities to be vaccinated before the fall semester begins.
What’s surprising is how few have signed the letter.
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W. L. Hightower, pastor of New Zion Baptish Church in Louisville, receives the Moderna vaccine, administered by Mississippi State Department of Health Phamacist Kathryn Ward at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson. Hightower was among a number of African American faith leaders from across the state to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Monday at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Tower

Delta variant now dominant COVID-19 strain in Mississippi

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 3,808 Reads
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 5:03 PM
As public health experts have warned for weeks, the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain circulating in Mississippi, causing a spike in cases and hospitalizations.
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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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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

Several Positive, Substantial Goals Met During 2020 Legislative Session

By Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, 58,298 Reads
Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:38 PM
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Indianola police investigating Sunday double homicide

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On Sun, 09/06/2020 - 6:51 PM
The 2020 Labor Day weekend has been marre
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Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at Paul's Jewelry on Front Street in Indianola on Friday morning.

Victim Of Friday Morning Armed Robbery Dies, Police Seeking Black BMW In Connection With Shooting

By Recardo Thomas, 41,329 Reads
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 3:26 PM
A suspected armed robbery at an Indianola jewelry store has reportedly claimed the life of one of the owners, and police are currently looking for a black BMW in conjunction with the shooting.
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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright, two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

Captured: Tip leads to the arrest of two men in connection with Jamie Iverson murder

By Recardo Thomas, Emmerich Newspapers , 38,136 Reads
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 2:58 PM
A tip called in to law enforcement officers has led to the arrest of two people in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of businesswoman Jamie Iverson.
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Forever in our hearts: Family, community grieve sudden loss of 9-year-old Clyderrius Robinson

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 36,973 Reads
Thu, 11/12/2020 - 1:27 PM
Clyderrius Robinson loved Michael Myers and Halloween.
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Homicide suspected in the death of Yazoo City man found deceased in Sunflower County Tuesday

By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 32,968 Reads
Tue, 12/01/2020 - 4:54 PM
Sunflower County Sheriff’s Department investigators were busy on Tuesday morning processing a dark gray 1998 Buick Century that was found on a gravel road that leads to a dirt pit located southwest of the Indianola city limits, just off of Wiggins Roa
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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

By Bryan Davis, 27,283 Reads
Wed, 12/23/2020 - 5:29 PM
When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be available to health care professionals before the end of 2020, he didn’t hesitate to raise his hand to be one of the first to take it.
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Most state agencies are asking for a small increase in their appropriations for fiscal 2022, which starts July 1. Photo illustration by Steve Wilson.

Most state agencies requesting slight increases in appropriations for next fiscal year

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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 8:21 AM
With the exception of Medicaid and the Institutes for Higher Education and several others, most state agencies will be asking for slight increases in their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Each summer, the budget cycle for Mississippi state agencies begins as agency directors put together their budget requests.
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Davis, Moore, Anthony, Gill recent guests on Hawkins radio show

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On Thu, 11/12/2020 - 8:51 AM
For The E-T
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FUMC praise band releases second studio album

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 1,011,681 Reads
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, 741,381 Reads
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, 737,190 Reads
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 RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 619,307 Reads
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
Photo by Recardo Thomas
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, 526,387 Reads
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.
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Indianola community holds prayer walk

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On Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:09 PM
Photo by: Recardo Thomas
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