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The state's defined benefit pension system got a massive boost from the stock market in fiscal 2020.

Preliminary data shows PERS had massive 30 percent investment returns in fiscal 2020

According to preliminary data, the state's defined benefit pension system had its second-best year in investment income, a boost that . . .

Dent recognized as Patriot League Honor Roll Athlete

Andrew Knox Dent, grandson of Robert Bailey and the late Amanda Bailey of Yazoo City and son of Richard Dent . . .

M-Pact event benefits Yazoo community

The Yazoo-based Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the locally-owned and operated CMG Barber Shop held . . .

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

Thompson Talks Yazoo Pumps 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 . . .

James Farrish
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Thu, 07/15/2021 - 02:51 PM
James C. Farrish, 92 of Yazoo City passed away at Pear Orchard Hospice Ministries, Wednesday July 14, 2021. Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at Stricklin-King Home in Yazoo City, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m.
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Yazoo City extends COVID restrictions with exception
By Jamie Patterson, 471 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:01 AM
Despite some criticism surrounding the city-wide COVID restrictions, Mayor Diane Delaware it would be unsafe to open the city with the community’s low vaccination rate and the different variant cases.
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Packed audience behind the city’s action to open event centers
By Jamie Patterson, 467 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 09:59 AM
The attendance to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting was packed last Monday with several citizens urging city leaders to ease some of the city-wide COVID restrictions on local event centers.
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City allows event centers to reopen at 50 percent capacity
By Jamie Patterson, 411 Reads
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 09:52 AM
Following a packed audience requesting that event centers be allowed to open, the city council eased up on some of the COVID restrictions placed upon event centers. Event centers can now open with 50 percent capacity and must follow CDC and state health guidelines.
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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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