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70 Years
Photo by Steve Smith, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers Drew native and District 5 Supervisor Gloria Dickerson addresses the crowd at the 70th anniversary commemoration of the murder of Emmett Till last Saturday.

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70 Years: Hundreds gather at Drew barn, honor Till’s memory
By STEVE SMITH
Tue,09/09/25-9:03AM , 442 Reads
In a striking display of unity and remembrance, Sunflower County marked the 70th anniversary of Emmett Louis Till’s murder with two heartfelt events Aug. 30, drawing together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the legacy of a youth whose tragic death ignited a movement for justice and equality.
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Remembering Martez: The life of the party who lit up everywhere he went
By STEVE SMITH
Thu,09/04/25-10:27AM , 3,355 Reads
The Indianola community is mourning the loss of 33-year-old Martez Duncan, who tragically died in a vehicle accident on Highway 448 on August 23. As news of his passing spread, many of his friends recalled a man whose vibrant spirit touched everyone he met.
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City puts to bed employee/contractor issue
By STEVE SMITH
Thu,09/04/25-10:25AM , 380 Reads
Disagreement over the mayor’s authority to hire city workers resurfaced Monday night during the Indianola Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting at the City Hall Annex.
The discussion centered on whether Mayor Ken Featherstone had exceeded his authority by directing a contractor, who is also a city employee, to cut grass along the highway.
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New Digs
Photo by Steve Smith, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers Inc. The City of Indianola celebrated this week the arrival of three new vehicles for the Public Works department.

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City buys new trucks with Thompson funds
By STEVE SMITH
Wed,09/03/25-9:56AM , 483 Reads
The City of Indianola unveiled three new Public Works vehicles Tuesday morning, purchased through a federal grant secured with the help of the Sunflower County Board of Supervisors.
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