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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.

Paul Adams Sr.
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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 09:27 AM

Paul Adams, Sr., 94 of Yazoo City passed away at his residence Tuesday September 29, 2020. A Supervisor at Phillips Conoco he was a member of First Baptist Church.
Gipson: Just day no to Initiative 65
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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 01:04 AM

When it comes to legislation, and in ballot initiatives, “the devil is in the details.” We’ve heard much in recent months about the Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 and its legislative alternative, Initiative 65A. Many news articles have been written, many personal testimonials given about why many people want medical marijuana as an option, an
Add a path for “people power”
By Tim Kalich , READ MORE > 313 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:58 AM

You may have to be a bit wonkish to care about the distinction between constitutional law and general law.
The ability to work from home is now more important than ever
By Brett Kittredge , READ MORE > 797 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:21 AM

Closed businesses. Record unemployment. We have all seen the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, government may be exacerbating that devastation with ordinances which haven’t kept up with technology by restricting your ability to run a business from your home.
Biden might as well be a yellow dog
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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:10 AM
Lady Raiders finish second at Canton
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:38 PM

Benton Academy’s Jewell Vandevere, Isabella Magyar and Ana Page Beith finished in the Top 10 to lead the Lady Raiders to a second place finish at the Canton Academy Invitational Monday. Vandevere finished fifth with a time of 24:06. Magyar finished sixth (24:19), and Beith finished eighth (24:46).
Top 10 Finish
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:30 PM

Benton Academy seventh grader James Patterson earned a Top 10 finish at the Canton Academy Invitational cross country meet Monday with a time of 22:11. The previous week he was the first local runner to finish at the Benton Academy Invitational at the Benton Country Club.
Dedication of new Mississippi Trade Mart scheduled
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 02:37 PM

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson will officially cut the ribbon at the new Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 1. A building dedication will take place at 8:30 a.m. in Exhibit Hall A. Following the dedication, there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m.
Paul Adams Sr.
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 02:00 PM

Paul Adams Sr., 94, of Yazoo City passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Mr. Adams was a retired Supervisor at Phillips Conoco and a member of First Baptist Church.
Editorial: Who would want the job for this pay?
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:41 AM

If Mississippi wants to have an effective corrections system, we’re going to have to do a better job of finding a way to pay for it.