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Benton Academy hosting playoff games tonight

Benton Academy's JB Middleton, JT McDaniel and Ben Boggan are pictured talking strategy in recent action. The Raiders host Union Christian tonight at 5 p.m. for playoff games.

Panthers defeat Raiders 10-5 at home

Benton Academy catcher Landon Lowery is pictured tagging Yazoo County's Ethan Hill in a close play at the plate last week. Hill earned the win from the mound as Yazoo County won the contest 10-5.

Mavericks heading to the playoffs

Manchester Academy's Parks Poe is pictured heading home in last week's 7-6 win over Greenville Christian.

Wildcats football returns

Many young local football players were excited to get back to action as Yazoo Wildcats football held its first practice of 2021 Tuesday.

Jenson Williams inducted into Holmes Community College Hall of Fame

Jenson Williams of Benton has been inducted into Holmes Community College’s Hall of Fame.

Turkey season closed at Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge due to flooding
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On Wed, 04/14/2021 - 08:19 AM
In cooperation with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks, Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is suspending its turkey hunting season due to high water levels and backwater flooding conditions.
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The Little Village that Could: Satartia is alive with activity and a fish named Eli
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:03 AM
It is considered the smallest incorporated community in the state. In fact, it’s not even referred to as a town but rather a village. And with a population of less than 60 people and a total area of .2 square miles, the village of Satartia fits the definition of a true tight-knit community.
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Benton Academy hosting playoff games tonight
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On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 01:19 PM
Benton Academy's JB Middleton, JT McDaniel and Ben Boggan are pictured talking strategy in recent action. The Raiders host Union Christian tonight at 5 p.m. for playoff games.

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Delancy Anderson inducted into Holmes Community College Hall of Fame
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:25 AM
Yazoo City native Delancy Anderson has been inducted into Holmes Community College’s Hall of Fame.

Each year, Holmes Community College faculty and staff members select the winners for the prestigious Hall of Fame.
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Jenson Williams inducted into Holmes Community College Hall of Fame
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:33 AM
Jenson Williams of Benton has been inducted into Holmes Community College’s Hall of Fame.

Each year, Holmes Community College faculty and staff members select the winners for the prestigious Hall of Fame.
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Donald L. Counts Sr.
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 11:38 AM
Donald L. Counts Sr., 86, died April 10, 2021 at Yalabusha Nursing Home in Water Valley.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
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Reward offered in Yazoo Planters Gin Company theft case
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 04:08 PM
A $500 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties responsible for the theft of items taken over Easter weekend from Yazoo Planters Gin Company on Carter Road

Contact the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department at 662-746-5611.

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Wildcats football returns
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On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 09:28 AM
Many young local football players were excited to get back to action as Yazoo Wildcats football held its first practice of 2021 Tuesday. The Wildcats are looking forward to another successful season.

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Hannelore Hancock
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On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:52 PM
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Syble White Goldman
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 04:21 PM
Syble White Goldman, 88, of Senatobia, MS and formerly of Yazoo City, MS passed away on April 8, 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna Goldman Davis of Columbus, GA and Pam Ayers of Senatobia, MS; son, Shane Goldman of Apollo Beach, FL. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
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