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Parchman conditions are changing, superintendent tells Rotary
By JON ALVERSON - Publisher
Thu,10/23/25-2:14PM , 894 Reads
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Nash's new book changes timeline on Mississippi Reconstruction
By JON ALVERSON - Publisher
Wed,10/01/25-10:01AM , 836 Reads
Jere Nash’s new book, “Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877,” offers fresh perspectives on a period that continues to shape present-day Mississippi, both politically and culturally.
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The 2025 Hot Tamale T-shirt Artist is Rachael Hester.

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Hot Tamale T-Shirt
By JON ALVERSON - Publisher
Wed,10/01/25-9:59AM , 786 Reads
The 2025 Hot Tamale T-shirt Artist is Rachael Hester.

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Judy Long, front row left, and Benny Richard, front row, right, are the 2025 Hot Tamale King and Queen. They are joined by past royalty, from left, Docia England, Al Brock, Netty Seard, Lee Engel, Iris Stacker, Charles Signa, Jack Jackson, Terri Lane, Bill Brozovich and Howard Brent.

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Hot Tamale Royalty named
By JON ALVERSON - Publisher
Wed,10/01/25-9:57AM , 1,832 Reads
This year’s Hot Tamale Royalty are Queen Judy Long and King Benny Richard.

Judy Long, a Lake Village, Arkansas native who has called Greenville home since 1961, has been named the 2025 Delta Hot Tamale Festival Queen.
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