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Perry recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

For The Herald This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up . . .

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Clarksdale residents say data center could be ‘godsend’ for struggling Delta town

Some raise questions about noise, health or other impact a large development could have. A large crowd of residents gathered . . .

Breakdown of local primary elections for United States Senate, House races

Yazooans voted last week in the 2026 midterm Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. House and U.S. Senate seats to . . .

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Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, “mainly our big poultry and . . .

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JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026

Jackson’s premier culinary celebration returns March 20–22 with festival chair Chef Nick Wallace and more than 35 participating chefs. The . . .

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Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,03/20/26-9:01AM , 2,249 Reads
Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges. Xzavian Gainwell and Tylan Johnson, both 19, remain in custody at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility on murder charges.
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Charlie Lamar Edmonds was born on September 16, 1955, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Willie Mae Edmonds and Lamar Edmonds. He departed this life On March 3,2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
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Breakdown of local primary elections for United States Senate, House races
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,03/20/26-10:00AM , 794 Reads
Yazooans voted last week in the 2026 midterm Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. House and U.S. Senate seats to decide which candidates will face off in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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McGee named STAR Student at YCHS
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Zarya McGee has been named STAR Student for Yazoo City High School for the 2025-2026 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.
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Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

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Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, “mainly our big poultry and egg companies.”

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Yazoo City, 39194, MS

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81°F

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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 83°F
Dew Point: 60°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM

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Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 11%
Visibility: 10 mi
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Moon Rise: 9:01 AM
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