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William Starks Sr.

Wed,07/23/25-2:00AM, 2,212 Reads
Services for William Starks Sr. of Itta Bena will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Missionary Baptist Church in Itta Bena.
Mr. Starks, 82, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home.
He was retired from Baldwin Piano & Organ Co.
Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the services.
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Dunn's Falls Water Park in Enterprise is one of the most scenic (and coolest!) places to visit during the summer.

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Cool off at Dunn’s Falls, enjoy world-famous dessert

By KARA KIMBROUGH KARA KIMBROUGH - Food Columnist
Thu,07/31/25-2:00AM, 2,210 Reads
No matter how positively you (or the weatherman) spin it, there’s only one way to describe the South this time of year — it's hot. If you’re looking for an escape route from the omnipresent heat, picture a place shaded by massive trees swaying in cool breezes and plenty of cold water.
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Cohen Blaylock

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Prep Players of the Week: Two Rebels, two Lions, one Tiger honored

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/15/25-2:00AM, 2,215 Reads
Three of the four teams who came out on the winning side last Friday night had players who stood out and have earned the Commonwealth’s Players of the Week honor.
Carroll Academy used the 1-2 punch of Cohen Blaylock and Collin Hurst in taking down District 2-2A foe Indianola Academy 49-27 to move to 4-4 overall and 2-0 in league play.
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Leflore County’s assessed value has increased by 5.2%

By TAYLOR THOMPSON TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,07/09/25-2:00AM, 2,209 Reads
Leflore County’s overall tax assessments increased significantly this year despite a reduction in personal property taxes.
Tax Assessor Leroy Ware addressed the Board of Supervisors during a meeting Monday, presenting the annual update of the county’s tax rolls and comparing them to the previous year.
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