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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is in charge of flood control on the lower Mississippi River (1928 Flood Control Act). Congress gave it that job to prevent another disastrous 1927 flood. The Corps has spent billions on its Mississippi Rivers and Tributaries Project (MRTP). It is supposed to keep the largest future flood (Project Flood) inside the levees and pass it safely to the Gulf. But the Corps’ 2019 flow line study predicts levees will overtop again — in a lesser flood.
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Christmas morning would find my sister and me rushing through the hallway into the den hoping that Santa had left a multitude of toys, firecrackers, candies, and nuts. The excitement couldn’t be contained and on most of these mornings, Pop would snap a couple photos capturing the expressions on our faces. To say eyes were wide open, and mouths agape, would be an understatement There were wrapped gifts under the tree that we tore into, leaving the shag carpet completely covered in ribbons and bows.
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Christmas morning would find my sister and me rushing through the hallway into the den hoping that Santa had left a multitude of toys, firecrackers, candies, and nuts. The excitement couldn’t be contained and on most of these mornings, Pop would snap a couple photos capturing the expressions on our faces. To say eyes were wide open, and mouths agape, would be an understatement There were wrapped gifts under the tree that we tore into, leaving the shag carpet completely covered in ribbons and bows.
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Mary Polk Montague Yerger passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born March 3, 1933, in Hattiesburg, the daughter of the late Ida Lois Polk Montague and Frank Douglas Montague.
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Mary Polk Montague Yerger passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born March 3, 1933, in Hattiesburg, the daughter of the late Ida Lois Polk Montague and Frank Douglas Montague.
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Mary Polk Montague Yerger passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born March 3, 1933, in Hattiesburg, the daughter of the late Ida Lois Polk Montague and Frank Douglas Montague.
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James Robert Jeffries, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 23, 1941, to Callie Mae Porter Jeffries and Theodore James Jeffries. He attended grammar school in Greenwood and went on to graduate from Gulfport High School in 1959. Jim served in the Navy from 1959 to 1965 as Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) in communications. His military service includes a year aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier and later transferred to land duty in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.
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James Robert Jeffries, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 23, 1941, to Callie Mae Porter Jeffries and Theodore James Jeffries. He attended grammar school in Greenwood and went on to graduate from Gulfport High School in 1959. Jim served in the Navy from 1959 to 1965 as Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) in communications. His military service includes a year aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier and later transferred to land duty in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Methodist Rehabilitation Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at the Country Club of Jackson. The milestone event brought together founders’ families, board members, staff, patients, and community supporters to honor five decades of innovation, compassion, and life-changing care.
The evening featured patient stories along with keynote speaker Bishop Sharma D. Lewis Logan of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference. Attending were (from left) Marion Wofford, Dotie McElmurray, Robert Hester.
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Happy New Year! 2026 beckons.
Hard to believe it’s that time again. The holiday season is drawing to a close. One more week and then it’s time to tighten the belt and get on with the new year.
At 67, my New Year’s celebrations are getting a little less rowdy and late. When I was young, I wouldn’t even dream about not staying up until midnight to watch the new year roll in. Now it’s a bit less exciting.
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Happy New Year! 2026 beckons.
Hard to believe it’s that time again. The holiday season is drawing to a close. One more week and then it’s time to tighten the belt and get on with the new year.
At 67, my New Year’s celebrations are getting a little less rowdy and late. When I was young, I wouldn’t even dream about not staying up until midnight to watch the new year roll in. Now it’s a bit less exciting.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Methodist Rehabilitation Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at the Country Club of Jackson. The milestone event brought together founders’ families, board members, staff, patients, and community supporters to honor five decades of innovation, compassion, and life-changing care.
The evening featured patient stories along with keynote speaker Bishop Sharma D. Lewis Logan of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference. Attending were (from left) Shan and Steve Hope.
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The Yazoo City High School Cheerleaders participated in the MHSAA State Cheerleading competition over the weekend. Pictured above from left were, coach Vivian Austin, Talazia Kelly, Makenzie Edwards, Daosha Woods, Anyla Claybon, Joy Brown, Brooklyn Price, Jaylan Sims, Lameisha Edwards, Trenya Davis, Aliya Wise, Zariya McGee, Debreanna Diew, coach Meko Hill, and coach Lynette Garrett. “I’m very proud of the girls and the effort that they have given all season,” said coach Garrett. “This was Yazoo City’s first time competing in several years so it was a learning experience for the girls.
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The Yazoo City High School Cheerleaders participated in the MHSAA State Cheerleading competition over the weekend. Pictured above from left were, coach Vivian Austin, Talazia Kelly, Makenzie Edwards, Daosha Woods, Anyla Claybon, Joy Brown, Brooklyn Price, Jaylan Sims, Lameisha Edwards, Trenya Davis, Aliya Wise, Zariya McGee, Debreanna Diew, coach Meko Hill, and coach Lynette Garrett. “I’m very proud of the girls and the effort that they have given all season,” said coach Garrett. “This was Yazoo City’s first time competing in several years so it was a learning experience for the girls.
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The Yazoo City High School Cheerleaders participated in the MHSAA State Cheerleading competition over the weekend. Pictured above from left were, coach Vivian Austin, Talazia Kelly, Makenzie Edwards, Daosha Woods, Anyla Claybon, Joy Brown, Brooklyn Price, Jaylan Sims, Lameisha Edwards, Trenya Davis, Aliya Wise, Zariya McGee, Debreanna Diew, coach Meko Hill, and coach Lynette Garrett. “I’m very proud of the girls and the effort that they have given all season,” said coach Garrett. “This was Yazoo City’s first time competing in several years so it was a learning experience for the girls.
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When it comes to an unplanned $2.8 million dollar contract, we certainly hope our county leaders do their homework.
The resolution towards an agreement with Upchurch Services LLC was recently brought in before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. The project is geared towards updating Yazoo County’s infrastructure into an energy savings model within at least 13 county buildings and facilities.
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When it comes to an unplanned $2.8 million dollar contract, we certainly hope our county leaders do their homework.
The resolution towards an agreement with Upchurch Services LLC was recently brought in before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. The project is geared towards updating Yazoo County’s infrastructure into an energy savings model within at least 13 county buildings and facilities.
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When it comes to an unplanned $2.8 million dollar contract, we certainly hope our county leaders do their homework.
The resolution towards an agreement with Upchurch Services LLC was recently brought in before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. The project is geared towards updating Yazoo County’s infrastructure into an energy savings model within at least 13 county buildings and facilities.
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Benton Barn Venue proudly presented donation checks to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office and Children’s of Mississippi (Batson Children’s Hospital) as a result of proceeds raised from the community event, Christmas at the Barn.
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Benton Barn Venue proudly presented donation checks to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office and Children’s of Mississippi (Batson Children’s Hospital) as a result of proceeds raised from the community event, Christmas at the Barn.
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