Public has 30 days to comment on proposed state Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks updates

JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) presented proposed updates to state park fees, fishing and boating permits, statewide creel limits, commercial fishing...

Charleston Church of God welcomes Gerald Crab Sunday

Barbara Workman

CHARLESTON — Barbara J. Workman, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 29.

Fourth suspect in Tutwiler shooting arrested

TUTWILER — The last of four suspects in a recent shooting here has been apprehended, Tutwiler Police Chief Carlos Thompson announced Saturday afternoon.

May wild hog control program application period open

JACKSON – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) today began accepting a new round of applications for...

Mississippi player doubles $1 million Powerball prize to $2 million in historic drawing

JACKSON — A Mississippi Lottery player woke up $2 million richer after a big win in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, thanks to a ticket purchased at Doc’s Quick Stop Exxon in Byhalia.

Myrna Colley-Lee named ‘Tallahatchie Treasure’

Myrna Colley-Lee, of Charleston, was honored as a “Tallahatchie Treasure” during an April 25 reception held at the Charleston Arts Center. The event was cosponsored by the Ed & Becky Meek Foundation...

Three Clarksdale teenagers arrested in horrific shooting of 18-year-old Tutwiler resident

TUTWILER — While a critically injured gunshot victim continues to fight for his life, three Clarksdale teens have been arrested in connection with his shooting, and a fourth is being sought, accord...

Annual bass tournament set

The annual Hartley Bass Tournament is coming up Saturday, May 2, at the Hartley Farm. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fun, fellowship and fishing. 

Enid Depot declared 'most iconic' steakhouse in Mississippi

Business Insider recently released its list of the “most iconic” steakhouses in each state, declaring The Enid Depot in Tallahatchie County as recipient of that honor in Mississippi, according to an...

Tallahatchie Notes for April 30, 2026

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West Tally preparing for Monday's state track meet

WEBB — West Tallahatchie High School athletes will compete in 14 events during the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Track and Field State Championships Monday, May 4, at the...

After topping 2A North teams, Charleston ready for Friday's state track and field meet

For only the second time in school history, both Charleston High School track teams, boys and girls, won first-place trophies in competition at the Class 2A North State Track and Field Championships,...

Bill Cossar Ole Miss First Scholarship awarded to Zach Sanders

Zach Sanders is the latest recipient of the Bill Cossar Ole Miss Scholarship, which awards funds exclusively to students who live in Tallahatchie County.

Storytelling AI could help identify loneliness, depression in elders

OXFORD — Social isolation and loneliness produce serious impacts on mental and physical health, and older adults are likely to experience these conditions. A new project aims to use artificial...

State farmers change way they grow rice

When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in that system is often small things to improve efficiency. Mississippi’s rice industry is not...

Patrons missing food pantry distribution have one alternative: church

Those few patrons who miss the next-to-last Saturday food pantry distributions have the option of picking up after church.

Two Tallahatchie County Road Department workers arrested

Two Tallahatchie County Road Department workers were arrested recently in connection with the alleged misuse of county resources.

Redistricting war is out of hand

An Editorial Opinion of The Greenwood Commonwealth: Seven states have already redrawn congressional district lines prior to this year's midterm elections. No matter who wins in November, this...

BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate rises slightly to 3.7% (as of February 2026)

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the month of February 2026. The current unemployment rate for Mississippi (as of February...