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City leaders have approved a bid for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted three bids in January to begin the renovation project to the center’s exterior wall, which has been in limbo for over five years. The submitted bids ranged from over a million dollars to about $200,000.
Those three bids submitted included:
United Restoration and Preservation, Inc; $1,530,000
The Lathan Company; $489,500
Structural Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc.; $198,000
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4 weeks ago
City leaders have approved a bid for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted three bids in January to begin the renovation project to the center’s exterior wall, which has been in limbo for over five years. The submitted bids ranged from over a million dollars to about $200,000.
Those three bids submitted included:
United Restoration and Preservation, Inc; $1,530,000
The Lathan Company; $489,500
Structural Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc.; $198,000
By Jamie Patterson on
4 weeks ago
City leaders have approved a bid for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted three bids in January to begin the renovation project to the center’s exterior wall, which has been in limbo for over five years. The submitted bids ranged from over a million dollars to about $200,000.
Those three bids submitted included:
United Restoration and Preservation, Inc; $1,530,000
The Lathan Company; $489,500
Structural Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc.; $198,000
By Jamie Patterson on
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St. Andrew’s soccer team recently honored their senior soccer players. They included (from left) Annie Walker, Nidhyati Trehan, Jude Misenar, Ava Croft, Lily Kreps, and Lucy Rust.
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Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Considering whether renovation or reconstruction of the structure would be the right direction, Waggoner Engineering representatives provided a presentation at a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 weeks ago
An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Considering whether renovation or reconstruction of the structure would be the right direction, Waggoner Engineering representatives provided a presentation at a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
By Jamie Patterson on
4 weeks ago
Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Considering whether renovation or reconstruction of the structure would be the right direction, Waggoner Engineering representatives provided a presentation at a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
By Jamie Patterson on
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Madison Central High School ‘s January students of the month included (from left, back) Drew Williamson, Yahya Dhaifallah, Liam Temple, Andrew Broome; (middle row) Jataria Coburn, Addison Pipes, Sarah Love Morris, Anna Claire Loving, Bira Eda; (and front) Emma Cate Ellis, Devan Barrett, Taylor Tucker, Sophie Mattingly, and Sharkyra Dixon. Not pictured: Piper Butler.
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Yazoo City High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.
Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections. The local high school received 337 books thanks to the initiative.
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Yazoo City High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.
Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections. The local high school received 337 books thanks to the initiative.
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Yazoo City High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.
Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections. The local high school received 337 books thanks to the initiative.
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Madison-Ridgeland Academy has partnered with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to support children facing critical illnesses through the organization’s wish-granting program. In February, they helped make six Make-A-Wish dreams come true. The total doubles the school’s original goal for the partnership. Students, faculty, families, and supporters across campus contributed to the effort through schoolwide participation and fundraising activities.
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One of the Middle School classes at St. Andrew’s takes part in a gender reveal surprise as their teacher Kari East shared the news with students throughout the day. Pink confetti announced she was a having a girl. Enjoying the surprise were (from left, standing) Miles De Beukelaer, Victor Dabit, Patterson Machost, Elijah Gee, Lainey Banks, Greyson Foster; and (seated) Kit Patrick and Mrs. East.
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Madison Central High School Student Government Association executive officers for the 2025-2026 school year include (from left) Vice Presidents Reese Ruhl and Cullen Thomas; Co-Presidents Weston Rogers and Pranavi Buddala; Treasurer Khalid Alhalteh, and Secretary Clark Davis.
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The Madison County Business League & Foundation recently award grants to the Madison County School District and the Canton Public School District to provide patriotic teaching tools for third and fourth graders in support of Mississippi’s America 250 celebration. Participating in the presentation were (from left) Barney Daly; Dr. Capucine Robinson, assistant superintendent; Jan Collins, MCBL&F.
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Jackson Academy seniors gathered with faculty members to initiate their final year with a day of service. Forty-five seniors worked with the local non-profit, We Will Go ministries.
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Dr. Ligon Duncan, (center) Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, recently delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate at the invitation of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, (right) who guided lawmakers through the day’s agenda after Senator David Blount (left) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by the House.
The Mississippi House of Representatives has inserted language from its measures aimed at improving the wellbeing of inmates into Senate bills after the House bills died.
State Rep. Becky Currie (R) introduced the strike-all amendments to SB 2041 and SB 2778 in an effort to keep her prison reform efforts introduced earlier in the session alive.
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Benton Academy is off to a 3-3 start on the season after falling to Leake Academy 13-1 Monday night.
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