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All Escaped Inmates Captured After Multi-State Manhunt

By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - The Madison Journal
Fri,01/30/26-11:40PM, 4,356 Reads 9,720 Statewide
Eight inmates escaped Thursday night from the River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence, Louisiana and were captured by Friday night.
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No injuries as fire station collapses

Sat,02/14/26-9:03PM, 4,318 Reads
Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
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Jack Spencer

Sat,01/03/26-10:38AM, 4,268 Reads
Jack Spencer went to his heavenly home on December 30, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia.
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Plaza Twin Cinema celebrates 48 years

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,01/09/26-3:00PM, 4,262 Reads
A Yazoo icon will celebrate close to five decades of providing local families with entertainment. The new year brings 48 years of the big screen with the anniversary of Plaza Twin Cinema, a Yazoo landmark that has served the community for generations.
Times are changing in the movie cinema world.
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Ragland looks to leave a lasting impact at MA

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,06/10/25-4:00PM, 4,229 Reads
When Lindsey Ragland was a little girl, she and her twin sister Lauren would often be found playing school together. The two sisters held their pretend classes on an almost daily basis.
And for the past three years, Ragland has continued that desire to educate and impact at Manchester Academy.
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Juveniles wounded in city shooting

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,08/01/25-1:20PM, 4,229 Reads
Investigators continue to piece together the evidence behind Yazoo City’s latest reported shooting, which left four juveniles wounded.
Police Chief Terry Gann said the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. last Saturday at a residence on Leach Street. Four juveniles were struck by gunfire with non-life-threatening wounds.
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Winnie Winstead

Fri,05/16/25-10:33AM, 4,208 Reads
Winnie Grace Thompson Winstead, 90, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Zyon Blunt grabs an interception to help the Panthers defense hold Riverside scoreless. (Photo by Jason Patterson, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Yazoo County defeats Riverside 46-0

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,09/05/25-11:00AM, 4,204 Reads
Yazoo County started the season strong with a 46-0 win at Riverside Friday.
The Panthers offense racked up 32 points in the first half, while the defense allowed no points while keeping the pressure on and forcing turnovers all four quarters. Rodney Jefferson, Dakwon Reasor and Vinson Woodberry led the way with five tackles each.
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Viven James Douglas

Thu,06/05/25-10:00AM, 4,145 Reads
Viven James Douglas, of Bentonia, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2025.
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Washingtons celebrate 75th wedding anniversary

Sat,07/19/25-12:00PM, 4,091 Reads
Clinton Sr. “Son” and Nancy Washington are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple was married July 16, 1950 in their hometown of Benton and have lived in the Yazoo area all their lives.
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