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Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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Philip C. (Phil) Williams, 63, of Yazoo City, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The visitation will be Monday, January 12, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at First Methodist Church in Yazoo City, MS. and service at 2:00 pm.
Phil was born to the late Charles D. Williams, Jr and Marsha Dunn Williams. He was a graduate of Manchester Academy and later received a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA in Finance and Economics from his beloved Ole Miss. He was also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
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Myra Peyton was born December 20, 1932, in Leake County, Mississippi to the late Junior “J.M.” Smith and Birdie Gee Smith. She was the oldest of six children born to their union. Myra departed this life on the evening of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Bentonia, Mississippi.
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Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
The Yazoo City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a robbery suspect.
The suspect is a black male last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. He is wanted for the strong armed robbery of Walmart gas station in Yazoo City. He is also wanted for questioning about connections to another robbery on January 9 at Yazoo City’s Burger King drive thru.
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The Yazoo City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a robbery suspect.
The suspect is a black male last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. He is wanted for the strong armed robbery of Walmart gas station in Yazoo City. He is also wanted for questioning about connections to another robbery on January 9 at Yazoo City’s Burger King drive thru.
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The Yazoo City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a robbery suspect.
The suspect is a black male last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. He is wanted for the strong armed robbery of Walmart gas station in Yazoo City. He is also wanted for questioning about connections to another robbery on January 9 at Yazoo City’s Burger King drive thru.
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St. Andrew’s second graders (from left) Norah McArthur and Ashna Graham enjoy their Christmas Class Party and the last few days of school before Christmas break.
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The main entrance was cordoned off and no photos were allowed of the damage.
A fire damaged the Beth Israel Synagogue Friday night, Jan. 9. Fire damage was visible on a portion of the north side of the building but the structure was intact.
A security guard at the scene prohibited photographs of the fire damage "on order of the FBI," adding that the fire was under investigation.
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The main entrance was cordoned off and no photos were allowed of the damage.
A fire damaged the Beth Israel Synagogue Friday night, Jan. 9. Fire damage was visible on a portion of the north side of the building but the structure was intact.
A security guard at the scene prohibited photographs of the fire damage "on order of the FBI," adding that the fire was under investigation.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
Photo by Wyatt Emmerich, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The main entrance was cordoned off and no photos were allowed of the damage.
A fire damaged the Beth Israel Synagogue Friday night, Jan. 9. Fire damage was visible on a portion of the north side of the building but the structure was intact.
A security guard at the scene prohibited photographs of the fire damage "on order of the FBI," adding that the fire was under investigation.
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Queen Contestants:
Ingrid Magyar is the 14-year-old daughter of Chad and Chasity Magyar. She attends Benton Academy and is in the 9th grade. She is on the basketball team and track and cross-country team, and cheerleading squad. Ingrid’s hobbies are working with her animals, running track and spending time with her cousins.
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As part of an broader effort to resurface the streets in the Jackson neighborhood of LOHO, the Douglas Drive cul-de-sac is being resurfaced.
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Protesters on the Riverside Drive bridge over I-55 near the waterworks curve.
, Not much information is available on Mississippi United. This political action group also opposes school choice.
Protesters against recent ICE actions (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) stood on the Riverside Drive bridge north of the water works curve holding signs for I-55 drivers to read. The signs expressed opposition to ICE's recent conflicts with protesters. Signs implored drivers to honk in their support and many did.
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Protesters on the Riverside Drive bridge over I-55 near the waterworks curve.
, Not much information is available on Mississippi United. This political action group also opposes school choice.
Protesters against recent ICE actions (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) stood on the Riverside Drive bridge north of the water works curve holding signs for I-55 drivers to read. The signs expressed opposition to ICE's recent conflicts with protesters. Signs implored drivers to honk in their support and many did.
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Photo by Wyatt Emmerich , © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Protesters on the Riverside Drive bridge over I-55 near the waterworks curve.
, Not much information is available on Mississippi United. This political action group also opposes school choice.
Protesters against recent ICE actions (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) stood on the Riverside Drive bridge north of the water works curve holding signs for I-55 drivers to read. The signs expressed opposition to ICE's recent conflicts with protesters. Signs implored drivers to honk in their support and many did.
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First Presbyterian Day School fifth graders designed, created and sold items for classmates on Market Day. Young businessmen included (from left) Ronnie Feng and Jude Fulton.
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Everything I learned, I learned from the movies.
~Audrey Hepburn
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Madison Central High School senior Marlina Jones signed a national letter of intent to run cross country at Millsaps College. Shown at the signing are (from left) Jordan, Kimberly, Marlina and Marlin Jones
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The local Yazoo community mourns the loss of two beloved figures who embodied community service and an incredible sense of civic duty to its citizens. The passing of Pat Brock, an impactful teacher and dedicated volunteer for the Armed Services, and Jack Spencer, a role model within the business community and a dedicated servant to his community, will certainly leave an absence in Yazoo.
Pat Brock passed away on Dec. 22, 2025 at the age of 68. And if one were to look up the definition of a “go-getter,” she would most certainly be included within the description.
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