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Mississippi's 2026 Primary Election Day is almost here! The March 10 ballot features candidates for U.S. House of Representatives and . . .

Billy Joe Franklin Sr.

Billy Joe Franklin Sr., 84, of Bentonia, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be . . .

White whines over school choice

Poor Speaker White. His omnibus school choice bill got short shrift in the Senate. His resort now appears to be . . .

Largest Unclaimed Money Match in State’s History

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Local DAR celebrates America founding

The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is starting off the year’s celebration of America’s founding 250 . . .

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Jail bill submitted to county heads back to city
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,02/28/26-8:00AM , 1,616 Reads
After the Yazoo County jail received a bill for a Yazoo City inmate being housed at the Warren County jail, the mutual agreement between Yazoo County and Yazoo City concerning the housing of inmates was once again brought to the table for discussion.
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UMMC clinics to reopen Monday, begin rescheduling missed appointments after cyberattack
By PATRICE GUILFOYLE
Mon,03/02/26-8:19AM , 1,324 Reads
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on Feb. 19.
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Billy Joe Franklin Sr.
Mon,03/02/26-9:22AM , 1,125 Reads
Billy Joe Franklin Sr., 84, of Bentonia, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Franklin.
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MDOT gives update on Yazoo County projects
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sun,03/01/26-8:00AM , 483 Reads
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons has announced updates on several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects in western Mississippi, including Yazoo County.
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