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Secretary Michael Watson Update

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

Mississippi is no stranger to natural disasters. We prove resilient through hurricanes, heat waves, tornadoes, and most recently, ice storms . . .

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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Largest Unclaimed Money Match in State’s History
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI TREASURER DAVID MCRAE
Tue,03/03/26-8:00PM , 93 Reads

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Magnolia Mornings: March 2, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Mon,03/02/26-9:30AM , 304 Reads 16,610 Statewide
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Olympics displays U. S. exceptionalism
By JOHNATHAN KETTLER
Thu,03/05/26-11:44AM , 24 Reads 1,169 Statewide
March 2024, I wrote a blog called When Sin Disrupted the Olympics. In this piece, I explained the high hopes people had when the Modern Olympics began at the turn of the 20th century.
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Weldon earns LU honor
Sun,03/01/26-4:00PM , 471 Reads
Lee University congratulates Max Weldon of Yazoo City, MS, on earning Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester.
Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Max!

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Today's Weather

Yazoo City, 39194, MS

Current Temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 65°F
Feels Like: 85°F
Dew Point: 64°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 17 mph
Sky Cover: 56%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
Moon Rise: 8:28 PM
Moon Set: 7:23 AM

Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.

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