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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. City, JXN Water set for hearing before Wingate
A hearing is set for Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate regarding the future of JXN Water, its billing and other matters.
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Amanda Gibson of Vicksburg celebrated her Dec. 10 graduation from Hinds Community with her splashy red boots for the walk across the stage.
Gibson, 41, had been a Licensed Practical Nurse for 16 years and decided to take the next step, so to speak, to earn an Association Degree in Nursing.
“I just decided to do more. I love what I do – being able to help others when they can’t help themselves. Sometimes we’re the only people patients see,” she said.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left)
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Sammie Lee Mullins Gambles slipped away from her family and friends on December 25, 2025 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 74.
Sammie was born December 17, 1951 to Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Mullins of Mendenhall. Sammie was a passionate and skilled basketball player who was a deciding factor in the success of the Lady Tigers. She was also a Mendenhall High Beauty. She graduated from Mendenhall High in 1969 and went on to Hinds County Junior College where she was a Hinds High Stepper. She later finished Beauty School and began her life’s work.
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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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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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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Richard Foster, Libby and Paul Hartfield.
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The City of Jackson today announced the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department. RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts and Wendell Watts were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country, which was narrowed to seven semifinalists and then to the current group of four finalists through a structured, multi-stage review process. To support this critical leadership search, the City engaged the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a nationally recognized police research and policy organization.
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The City of Jackson today announced the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department. RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts and Wendell Watts were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country, which was narrowed to seven semifinalists and then to the current group of four finalists through a structured, multi-stage review process. To support this critical leadership search, the City engaged the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a nationally recognized police research and policy organization.
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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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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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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Alma Ellis, Carroll Ellis and Ginny Weilenman.
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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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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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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
By Marlan Jones on
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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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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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