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Benton Academy's girls cross country team recently finished third in the state meet at Choctaw Trails in Clinton. BA's Lindsey Hogue finished third individually.

Smith crowned MA Homecoming Queen

Annsley Smith was crowned Manchester Academy’s 2020 Homecoming Queen last Friday night.

Williams crowned Holmes Community College Homecoming Queen

Mikayla Williams of Yazoo City, daughter of Bernitta Jones and Darion Williams, was crowned Holmes Community College’s Homecoming Queen. is a biology major and Holmes cheerleader.

Putting the "can" in your candy bag

Shifting through my candy bag, I explored deep into the wonders that it held.

Governor's mask mandate extended to 16 counties

Mississippi Gov.

Glenda Creech
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On Wed, 10/28/2020 - 01:20 PM

Angels came for Mary “Glenda” Creech, 88,of Yazoo City Tuesday October 27, 2020, she died peacefully surrounded by her children.

She was preceded in death by a son Wayne Creech, parents Nan and Thomas Jones of Manila, AR and daughter-in-love ; Shirley Creech and the father of her children, Charlie Creech.
Smith crowned MA Homecoming Queen
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On Tue, 10/27/2020 - 05:57 PM

Annsley Smith was crowned Manchester Academy’s 2020 Homecoming Queen last Friday night. Pictured from left are Principal Jana Bardwell, escort Carter Smith, 2020 Homecoming Queen Annsley Smith and 2019 Homecoming Queen Hanna Clark Havens.
Williams crowned Holmes Community College Homecoming Queen
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On Tue, 10/27/2020 - 05:21 PM

Mikayla Williams of Yazoo City, daughter of Bernitta Jones and Darion Williams, was crowned Holmes Community College’s Homecoming Queen. is a biology major and Holmes cheerleader. She is also active on campus as a member of the Baptist Student Union, Phi Theta Kappa and MOSAIC.
Putting the "can" in your candy bag
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4,077 Reads
On Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:18 AM

Shifting through my candy bag, I explored deep into the wonders that it held.
From popcorn balls to Sugar Daddies to Snicker bars to those weird orange marshmallows shaped like peanuts…I was on cloud nine as I began to devour what I had collected that Halloween night.
Dorothy Lewis Thomas
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On Mon, 10/26/2020 - 12:28 PM

Dorothy Lewis Thomas, 94, of Ridgeland, MS passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at St. Dominic’s Hospital.
James “Jim” Watson Jr.
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On Sat, 10/24/2020 - 02:51 PM

James “Jim” Epps Watson, Jr., 86 of Yazoo City passed away Saturday October 24, 2020 at The Martha Coker Green House Homes.

A car salesman Jim was a member of First United Methodist Church.
County school board seat on the ballot in upcoming election
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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 09:38 AM

Voters will head to the polls next month to select their choice for federal, state and local positions.
Polls for the 2020 general election will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Robert Purvis
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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 04:38 PM

Robert E. Purvis, 57, died Oct. 19, 2020 at his home in Bentonia.

Visitation will Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Ogden Baptist Church followed by services with Rev. Luke Edwards and Rev. Christopher Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Bernice Hopson
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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:44 PM

Bernice Hopson, 84, of Yazoo City passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
Bernice was a homemaker and was born to the late Harry Raymond and Freddie Mims Burt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hoover Hopson; son, David Hopson; and daughter, Julie Hamilton.
Yazoo City Walgreens store closing
By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 5,675 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 10:01 AM

Yazoo City’s Walgreens store will be closing forever on November 9.
The Yazoo store is one of one of 26 Walgreens stores set to close soon nationwide, and one of two stores that will be closing in Mississippi. The Walgreens in D’Iberville is also closing in November.