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Marlin Jones, a senior at Yazoo County High School, competed in the Bernard Blackwell North / South Football game on December 20 at Gulfport High School’s Milner Stadium. The game recognizes top football players from across the state for their performance, leadership, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Marlin earned this honor through dedication, hard work and outstanding play.
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A Yazoo City man was shot and killed last Saturday in the community’s first homicide of the new year.
Cornelius Stuckey, 33, of Grady Avenue, was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds by an emergency room doctor at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, according to Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers.
Justin Lontrell Williams, 19, has been charged with murder. John Melvin Jones, 20, has been charged with accessory after the fact. Both remained at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility as of press time.
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The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its November 20, 2025, meeting at Ricks Memorial Library.
The members signed and wrote notes in 143 Christmas cards that were sent to the Veterans at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko and local nursing homes in Yazoo City. A card was received from the Stamps for the Wounded Veterans Organization acknowledging the 360 U.S. Postage Stamps they received from Yazoo Chapter DAR.
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Kamari Taylor, of Yazoo City High School, recently paid a visit to the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to thank them for their donation towards the Magnolia Sports Association All-Star Game. Taylor will play at the game on Dec. 26-29 at East Central Community College.
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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Dear Editor,
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The new year is only a day away, and I am sure that a multitude of resolutions are already in the works for many people. And there are a few things I already have on my list of resolutions.
I choose to reflect on the appreciation and love I have renewed for my home. And when I use the term home, I mean my husband, our three children and our two pets.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Panther senior Kezyron Young is one of the main reasons Yazoo County is off to a great start to the 2025-2026 season.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The new year is moments away with many heading into 2026 on the hopeful desire to carry out several resolutions from a healthier lifestyle to self-improvement to other personal goals.
We are no different here at The Herald with our intention to maintain our focus upon our readers and community. Our resolution is to continue that relationship based on integrity, watchdog journalism and community outreach. The community’s loyalty, readership and support to us remains our lifeblood and the foundation for our local journalism.
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The Yazoo City Indians traveled to Brandon High School and faced the host team in the Brandon Holiday Christmas Tournament. Despite playing a close first half, the Indians struggled in the third quarter and eventually succumbed to the Bulldogs in a 70-55 loss.
The loss drops the Indians to 11-6 on the year.
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Manchester's Ellie Carpenter scored a game-high 20 points and Angel Rae Carpenter chipped in with 14 as the Lady Mavericks coasted to a 55-17 victory over Deer Creek.
Manchester raced out of the gates to a 15-6 first quarter advantage before adding 16 more second quarter points to Deer Creek's three, to take a 31-9 lead at the half. The Lady Mavs continued their dominance in the third quarter, posting a 9-2 advantage before outscoring Deer Creek 15-6 going down the stretch to seal the win.
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From impressive sport highlights among local young athletes to a collection of hard-hitting news that swept through the community to major milestones from local leaders, the Yazoo community had its share of top stories over the course of 2025. Unfortunately, the community also experienced much loss with the passing of many beloved figures. But the future looks promising with several young future leaders already in the works.
Here’s a look at the top stories and highlights from 2025.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
A 33-year-old man has died after being shot on Saturday around noon.
Cornelius Stuckey died at the hospital after being transported by ambulance from Longwood Cove. Deputies with the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department began emergency medical procedures until an ambulance arrived.
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The Yazoo County Livestock Show and 4-H Livestock Show at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the 4-H show barn, located on Gordon Avenue, across from Manchester Academy in Yazoo City. Admission is free.
Approximately 23 exhibitors, aged eight to eighteen, will show approximately 86 animals in the categories of lambs, goats, beef cattle, and swine. Youngsters under eight will get a chance to show 4-H animals at the Yazoo County Livestock show in the Under Eight Showmanship divisions.
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The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) awarded undergraduate, graduate and specialist degrees to approximately 1,300 students during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 11-12 on the Hattiesburg campus.
USM graduates from the local area include:
• Jaila Cimone Kohn, of Yazoo City, Bachelor of Science
• DeAndrea Alzay Ollie, of Yazoo City, Master of Library & Info Science
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The President's List for the Fall 2025 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College has been released by college officials. Included are full-time students who completed the semester with a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0.
Local students include Samuel Bunch of Yazoo City, Zundeya Croft of Yazoo City, and Maizey Ketchum of Yazoo City.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public, two-year institution primarily serving 11 counties in Northwest Mississippi.
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Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Yazoo County YouthBuild (YCYB) is a youth and community development program that provides a meaningful “second chance” for area youth to earn their high school diploma and gain valuable vocational skills and job-readiness training to increase their employability upon graduation. The recent graduates were recognized at the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered for their December meeting and Christmas Luncheon. Pictured from left, back row, are Kathy Sigrest LaMonte, Janet Looney Whittington, Sue Patterson, Marilyn Coombes Jones; front row, Beja Regan Everett, Montine Young Bond, Priscilla Allen Harper, JoAnne Gibbs Collins and Ava Anderson Hale.
The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its December 11, 2025 meeting at JoAnne Collins home for its Christmas luncheon.
Sue Patterson, Regent, presided over the meeting. Members voted on Janet Whittington as a Delegate for the 2026 NSDAR Continental Congress.
The following members were presented certificates for their years of service: Montine Young Bond, 50 years; Janet Looney Whittington, 40 years; and Kathy Sigrest LaMonte, 20 years.
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Public Works Director Robert Green said loose leaves continue to cause havoc within Yazoo City, urging citizens to consider the impact of flooding that comes along with it.
“I’ve been seeing a lot of leaves getting blown out onto the curbs and ditches,” Green said. “We just can’t keep up with them. I have seen piles all around Clubview and all down Grand Avenue. None of them are bagged up. If they don’t want to get flooded out, they need to stop doing that.”
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3 months ago
With the colder temperatures arriving within the community, city officials urge the public to report any vagrants they might witness entering an abandoned or vacant structure. Many accidental fires are started by vagrants inside such properties as they attempt to keep warm in the colder temperatures.
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