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A photo of the 2019 south Delta flooding, courtesy of the Forgotten Backwater Flood Project.

With all of the disagreement in Washington today, there’s one high-dollar project the entire Mississippi delegation seems to be in . . .

Bennie Thompson Sounds Off on State's Vaccination Efforts

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson has been outspoken for weeks over his disappointment in state officials apparently not taking full advantage . . .

Scott Petroleum Corp., a three-state fuel distributor headquartered in Leflore County, has been sold to an Arkansas company. The purchase ends 86 years of the Scott family’s ownership. (By Tim Kalich)

Scott Petroleum sold to Arkansas company

GREENWOOD, Miss. -- A longtime Leflore County fuel distributor has been sold. Scott Petroleum Corp. announced Thursday that it has . . .

Lawmakers hear about work release, educational programs for inmates

A joint hearing by several legislative committees Thursday evaluated issues regarding re-entry programs for ex-convicts. The Judiciary B and Corrections . . .

Interim police chief hopes to grow department while strengthening relationships with the community

Joseph Head, longtime chief deputy of the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department, has been named interim chief of the Yazoo City . . .

Jamie Patterson wins top journalism award, Yazoo Herald earns 26 total awards for 2020 coverage
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Thu, 07/15/2021 - 09:37 AM
After sweeping the Investigative Reporting category, Yazoo Herald Managing Editor earned her fourth Bill Minor Award Saturday at the Mississippi Press Association’s 155th annual meeting in Biloxi.
The award was the highlight of one of The Herald’s most successful years as the paper earned 26 total awards.
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Cecelia Jo George
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Wed, 07/14/2021 - 01:22 PM
Cecelia Jo George, 75, died July 3, 2021 at her home in Yazoo City.
Funeral services were held on July 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Panneer Arochiam officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
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Election of pork producer delegate canidates for National Pork Producers set for July 23
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Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:11 AM
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2022 National Pork Producers (Port Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1:00 pm, July 23, 2021 in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting of Mississippi Pork Producers Association at Lake Tiak-O-Khata restaurant at 1290 Smyth Lake Road in Louisville., MS 39339.
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Delta variant: Heed the warning
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Tue, 07/13/2021 - 10:18 PM
We have been warned. Health officials in Mississippi, around the country and even around the world are telling residents in this state, if they would just bother to listen, what is coming in the next phase of the pandemic.
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Wanda K. Arender
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Tue, 07/13/2021 - 01:58 PM
Wanda K. Arender, 92, died July 11, 2021.
Funeral services are will be Thursday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.
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Daisy Mae Johnston
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Tue, 07/13/2021 - 09:55 AM
Daisy Mae Johnston went home to Jesus on July 12, 2021 at the age of 93 at her daughter’s home after a brief illness. She was affectionately known as Mae-Mae by family and friends.
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Dr. Herbert Giles
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Tue, 07/13/2021 - 08:26 AM
Dr. Herbert Giles was born on October 13, 1952, in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
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Two suspects charged with kidnapping, child endangerment and drug charges
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Mon, 07/12/2021 - 06:05 PM
A home on Grand Avenue was raided for a second time in two weeks Monday morning, and two suspects were charged in connection to juveniles that had been reported missing in Yazoo City.
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Priscilla O'Neal Smith
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Mon, 07/12/2021 - 03:23 PM
Priscilla O’Neal Smith, 80 years old, of Yazoo City went to see the Lord on July 11, 2021.
Priscilla was born on November 27, 1940 and raised in Yazoo County. Priscilla lived a full and active life and worked until she was 79 years old. She retired after 25 years of service with Mississippi Chemical Corporation.
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Yazoo County seeking bids from paving contractors
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Mon, 07/12/2021 - 11:22 AM
Yazoo County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors wishing to provide Yazoo County with labor and equipment needed for certain road paving projects. Specifications regarding such projects may be obtained from the Yazoo County Road Department headquarters located at 1686 County Barn Road, Yazoo City, MS, 662-746-8434.
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