Michelle Denise Cope, 51, of Bentonia passed away Thursday June 14, 2018 at The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. A delivery driver for Pizza Hut, she was a member of Eden Baptist Church.
Fred James Guthrie, age 86, of Birmingham, Alabama passed peacefully on June 8, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1931 in Midway, Mississippi to Johnie and IV Guthrie. He was one of six children.
Denzil Terry Bigbee, 70 died June 12, 2018 in Jackson. Visitation will be 5 pm until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington. Services will be 11 a.m.
After three decades of service, 15 years serving as general manager, Jimmy Wever retires from the Public Service Commission.
Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. said it is time for the animal control officer to make regular reports to the city council.
The 2018 Bentonia Blues Festival is already going strong.
A Yazoo County man remains behind bars after allegedly stabbing his sleeping brother.
Donnie Skinner, 35, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Baptist Memorial Health Care has named Yazoo City native Rob Coleman CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo. He will hold the same position at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election was considered predictable by most political observers with incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination and U.S. Rep Bennie Thompson facing no opposition from either party.
Francis Marion “Frank” Tindall Jr., 84, died June 5, 2018 at his home in Bentonia.
Funeral services were Thursday at Indianola City Cemetery with Rev. Trent Sligh officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Nancy Elizabeth Simmons Barber Davis was born Saturday, May 26, 1928, to the late Walter... READ MORE
