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It’s hard to imagine why anyone would pass a stopped school bus, but it happens every school day on city streets and rural roads throughout Mississippi.

Man charged with drive-by shooting in rural Yazoo COunty

A suspect remains behind bars after he allegedly fired shots into the home of his girlfriend in rural Yazoo County.

Yazoo Cup Tournament

The Yazoo Country Club hosted Benton Country Club and Holmes County Country Club on September 26 and 27 for the annual Yazoo Cup golf matches.

Monday meeting could direct additional street repairs in the city

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting for Monday that will include a discussion about considering additional streets to repair in the city.

Police make drug arrests in the city

After a team of firefighters responded to an unattended pot of hot dogs on the stove, police officers executed a search warrant that led to a major drug bust.

Censoring for the public "good"
By Daniel Gardner, READ MORE > 131 Reads
On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 06:09 PM

Allum Bokhari’s just released book, “DELETED,” makes an impres
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:43 PM

Governor Reeves announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A new executive order places a 10% capacity requirement on healthcare facilities across the state. If hospitals cannot maintain 10% of their capacity for COVID-19 patients, they must delay elective procedures.
Yazoo Cup Tournament
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:16 PM

The Yazoo Country Club hosted Benton Country Club and Holmes County Country Club on September 26 and 27 for the annual Yazoo Cup golf matches. After two days of hard fought competition, the Yazoo Country Club team amassed enough points to be victorious over both teams to win the coveted Yazoo Cup.
STEM activities at Mississippi Public Universities build future workforce, improve lives of Mississippians
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 03:19 PM

Technological advancements, the coronavirus pandemic and the changing ways we live, work, learn, and shop have highlighted the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
The importance of good Supreme Court nominations
By Wyatt Emmerich , READ MORE > 258 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:28 PM

The American interest in U. S. Supreme Court appointments is well founded. The court holds enormous power.
There has been much talk about election fraud and what would happen if the Presidential voting results were in dispute. Some people believe President Trump would refuse to recognize the results if defeated.
Carter crowned TCA homecoming queen
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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:32 AM

Tri-County Academy’s 2020 Homecoming Queen Resa Carter is pictured with Headmaster Dr. Tom Taylor, flower girl Sadie Washburn and crown bearer Rivers Gray.
Howell crowned Benton Academy homecoming queen
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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:24 AM

Benton Academy’s 2020 Homecoming Queen Livi Howell is pictured with her father Scott Howell, BA Board President David Edge, 2019 Queen Emily Morgan Davis, flower girl Anna Bryce Meeks and crown bearer Luke Moore.
Sones crowned Yazoo County homecoming queen
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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:19 AM

Yazoo County’s 2020 Homecoming Queen Macy Sones is pictured with 2019 Queen Aleysha Davis.
Manchester soccer season ends in playoffs
By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 337 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 06:03 PM

Manchester Academy's soccer season came to an end last week with a 3-2 loss to Indianola in the second round of the playoffs.
The loss came after the Lady Mavericks defeated Lee Academy 6-1 in the first round of the playoffs.
At Indianola the Lady Colonels took an early lead.
Cross Country meet at Benton
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On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:50 AM

Lindsey Hogue was the top local runner to finish in the girls division at the cross country meet hosted by Benton Academy Tuesday at the Benton Country Club.