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Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
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Senator Joseph C. Thomas Sr., (right), and wife Elizabeth, (fourth from right),recently visited with former Holly Bluff resident Stephanie Shay Allison, (second from right), who currently lives in Fredericksburg , Va. Allison was accompanied by, (from left), Cole Anton McGinis, Leroy Oluse Allison, and Carlos Stokes Allison.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
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Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Locals students include Henry Bennett, of Benton, MS; Ty Lancaster, of Bentonia, MS; Hunter Turner, of Benton, MS; Brayden Presley, of Bentonia, MS; Amanda Whitehead, of Pickens, MS; Veer Vanmali, of Yazoo City, MS; Tyler Milner, of Yazoo City, MS; Anna Ellison, of Yazoo City, MS; and Khloe Moore, of Yazoo City, MS.
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Manchester Academy announces its upper school honor roll for the second quarter.
High Honor Roll
Seventh Grade
Layson Beckwith
Kinsley Crawford
Watson Lampley
Haylee Scott
Kaiden White
Eighth Grade
Alexis Hinson
Caitlin Hodnett
Kalem Kraft
Knox Manasco
Ella Grey McMaster
Marlise Murriel
Lainey Powell
Laina White
Ninth Grade
Sarah Kate Beckwith
Nathan Pablo
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Mississippi State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Deans' List.
Students named to the Deans' List at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Local students include Marcus Nixon, of Benton; Allyson Cole, of Pickens; Kaiden Pankey, of Bentonia; and Jewell Vandevere, Rashaad Bass, Kaleb Stuckey, Joshua Miller, Joseph Hanna, and Hunter Appleton, all of Yazoo City.
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The Goodman Campus Associate Degree Nursing Program recently held its Fall 2025 pinning ceremony. Three Yazoo County residents, KaliAnn May, Caden Alexander and Kimberly Love were pinned. Awards received included: KaliAnn May, Dean’s Scholarship; KaliAnn May, Diverse Coat Society; Kimberly Love, Holmes Foundation Scholarship; and KaliAnn May, MS Nurse’s Foundation Scholarship.
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Three Yazoo City residents were among the graduates honored as Holmes Community College held its Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony for the Ridgeland Campus Class of 2025.
Yazoo County graduates Shelby Green, Destiny Rogers and Cassidy Scott completed the Associate Degree Nursing program and were recognized alongside their classmates as they prepared to enter the nursing profession.
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The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
• Mary Tupman, of Vaughan, MS, in the B.S. in Biological Science program, is on the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
• Courtney Watts, of Benton, MS, in the B.A. in Biological Science program, is on the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
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Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the second quarter.
High Honor Roll
(all As)
1st Grade: Brooklyn Carpenter, Brynlee Carpenter, Tre Collum, Anna Thomas Dixon, Tripp Durden, Lawson Hogue, Lena Lucas, Kash Pickens, Dallas Ray Porter, Emma Scroggins, Raylan Shackelford, Libby Rush Shipp, Haigan Stewart, Alex Sullivan
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Rural Schools Collaborative is proud to announce the 2025-26 Grants in Place recipients. The Awardees will work with their respective students on Place-Based Education projects, which address specific community issues.
The Collaborative believes that rural teachers are placemakers. Through Place-Based learning efforts, teachers are able to express their dedication to their place by rooting classroom teachings in the unique history, environment, economy, and culture of their rural community in which they educate.
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The Yazoo City Fire Department’s central station collapsed early Saturday evening with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Fortunately, no one was inside the building when it collapsed, and the incident remains under investigation. Our local firefighters were returning from a call when the incident occurred and were not inside the building when it came crashing down. We thank God for that silver lining.
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The University of West Alabama has announced more than 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 academic semester.
The Dean's List gives recognition to those undergraduate students with grade-point averages between 3.25 and 3.79, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with no grade lower than a "C."
Local students include Brodey Walker of Yazoo City, majoring in Exercise Science; and Jessica Warrington of Yazoo City, majoring in Environmental Sciences.
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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It’s time to celebrate a successful hunting season while raising funds for a good cause.
The annual Yazoo County Wildlife Banquet will be held Saturday at the Benton Academy gym.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with a taster’s buffet hosted by Milner’s Deer Processing beginning at 4 p.m. A prime rib dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the Big Buck and Turkey contest awards are presented and the live auction is held. Auction items include hunting trip packages, hunting supplies, wildlife decor and more.
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The Yazoo County Panthers were crowned the District 3-3A champions last week at Humphreys County after defeating O’Bannon 46-40 in the semifinals and Thomas Edwards 57-41 in the championship game. “This group went from being blown out, to losing close games, to now winning games,” said YCHS head coach Bryce Randall. “This feels like a relief. I got here when these seniors were freshmen and we’ve made slow, steady progress the whole time. I’m just proud of how hard they play, and I appreciate them trusting me through the process.
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Benton Academy’s sub-par shooting performance in last week’s State Tournament matchup with Lamar Christian couldn’t have come at a more inopportune time.
The Lady Raiders shot a dismal 9-of-46 from the field (6-for-27 from two-point range and 3-for-19 from the three-point arc) and 10-for-24 from the foul line in a 46-31 semifinal loss to Lamar Christian (the eventual Class 2A Div. I champion).
The loss ended the Lady Raiders season at 23-8.
Lamar opened the game with a 9-2 first quarter and, after an 11-4 second quarter, increased their lead to 20-6 at halftime.
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Registration for local youth baseball and softball is underway, and organizers are excited for the successful programs to return to the community.
Registration for Youth Baseball will end on March 20 with a QR code available in this edition of The Herald on page 12A. Sammy Burnham will serve as commissioner this season.
This year’s baseball registration pricing includes:
• T-Ball, ages 3-4, coed: $60
• Soft Toss, ages 5-6, coed: $75
• Coach Pitch, ages 7-8, boys: $95
• Minor League, ages 9-10, boys: $100
• Major League, ages 11-12, boys: $100
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Yazoo County Panther football standouts Devon Fountain and Marlin Jones recently signed scholarships to continue their respective football careers. Fountain signed with Lyon College and Jones inked with Mississippi Delta Community College. Both athletes are pictured above with family and friends.
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Yazoo City voters will return to the polls on Monday, Feb. 23, for the Democratic primary runoff election for the Ward 1 alderman post.
The runoff election for the Ward 1 post will include incumbent Charlie Jenkins and challenger Deyoung Haymer.
Results from the municipal primary election held earlier this month reported Jenkins with 114 votes versus Haymer’s 86 votes.
The runoff election next week will only be for Ward 1 registered voters.
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