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Mail-in ballots are a problem

Mon,09/01/25-9:26AM, 2,589 Reads 31,294 Statewide
When it comes to Donald Trump’s latest attack on mail-in voting, the president, as usual, gets his facts and interpretation of the law wrong.
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Blaine Lunceford

Wed,03/19/25-9:28AM, 2,582 Reads
Blaine Richard Lunceford, 87, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Born on July 3, 1937, to Vernette and William Lunceford, Blaine lived a full and cherished life surrounded by family and friends.
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Recil Sligh

Mon,03/24/25-9:19AM, 2,571 Reads
Recil L. Sligh, 87, of Bentonia, passed away on March 20, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center Yazoo.
Graveside services will be held on March 26 at 11 a.m. at Scotland Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Sligh; and son, Tim Sligh.
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Hugh Martin

Wed,04/30/25-9:55AM, 2,555 Reads
Hugh "Bubba" Martin Jr., 55, a beloved figure of Satartia, sadly left our world on April 16, 2025 after a life lived in service and kindness.
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Panthers recognized as one of the top ten teams in Class 3A

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,04/11/25-11:30AM, 2,552 Reads
Gabe Shaffer drove in five runs on three hits to help lead the Panthers to a 23-4 win under the bright lights at Trustmark Stadium in Pearl.
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Mary Aycock

Fri,08/01/25-12:55PM, 2,547 Reads
Mary Elaine Aycock, 80, of Yazoo City passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family Monday July 28, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Miles and Parker leave a lasting mark at Yazoo County High School

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,04/08/25-3:30PM, 2,544 Reads
As the next generation of leaders emerge from the upcoming graduating class of seniors, two students at Yazoo County High School will represent their communities well with their commitment, kind spirits and desire to leave a lasting mark.
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Gilbert celebrates 75 years

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,09/13/25-10:00AM, 2,539 Reads
It’s a business that has remained a staple on the corner of Canal and Main Street. It helped rebuild the community after the devastating fire of 1904. It adjusted its business model through the years while keeping the successful tradition of customer service with quality products.
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Grenada County Coroner Douglas "Little Bobby" Yates speaks with Grenada Police Department investigators at the scene where Grenada High School student Ayden Reno's body was discovered last Monday night, Sept. 22.

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Three teens arrested in death of Grenada High School football player

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Mon,09/29/25-7:20PM, 2,530 Reads 63,704 Statewide
A week following the discovery of a Grenada High School student’s body in a “brushy overgrown area” in the heart of the city, investigators have made a break in the case.
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Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Thompson united in marriage

Wed,06/04/25-1:00PM, 2,527 Reads
Sarah Elizabeth Hardy and Malcolm Taylor Thompson were united in marriage on January 4, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Shannon Davis, the bride’s uncle.
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