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Catherine Nail

Wed,08/20/25-1:58PM, 7,189 Reads
Catherine Marie Nail, 64, of Yazoo County, passed away on Aug. 17, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
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Mississippi’s Big 3 have big weekend in Oxford, Starkville and Hattiesburg

By PARRISH ALFORD - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE PARRISH ALFORD - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,09/15/25-3:40PM, 7,109 Reads 54,533 Statewide
Ex-Division II star suddenly a part of Ole Miss plan. Mississippi State eyes 4-0 start. Southern Miss wins back-to-back.
As week four of the college football season arrives, things have gone as well as possible for Mississippi’s Big 3.
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Carl Hicks Jr.

Wed,08/06/25-10:40AM, 7,029 Reads
Carl “Jay” Jackson Hicks, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Benton on August 5, 2025, at the age of 64.
Carl was born on May 6, 1961, to Carl Hicks Sr. and Norma Richardson. He was a dedicated member of Black Jack Baptist Church and was employed at CF Industries for over 40 years.
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CF Industries Issues Update on Incident at Yazoo City Complex

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Thu,11/06/25-11:19AM, 6,901 Reads
Following an explosion at CF Industries yesterday afternoon, CF officials have confirmed that “the incident has been contained, and all employees and contractors have been accounted for safely.”
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Dendy named Baptist-Yazoo CEO

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,10/18/25-12:00PM, 6,863 Reads
Yazoo City’s local hospital holds a special place in Stefanie Dendy’s heart. She was born there. Through its dedicated staff, her father’s life was saved during a medical emergency. And for over two decades, she has served in a variety of roles in her professional career.
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Sheriff said charges pending against former jail employee

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,06/20/25-9:00AM, 6,828 Reads
An investigation continues into missing documents and paperwork from a former correctional facility employee, and Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said charges are pending.
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Board questions $12M RAISE Grant

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,08/23/25-8:00AM, 6,824 Reads
It has been three years since it was announced that the city of Yazoo City was awarded over $12 million dollars through Congressman Bennie Thompson thanks to a federal grant program.
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Give poor defendants a fairer shake

Wed,09/10/25-9:38PM, 6,669 Reads 37,604 Statewide
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees those charged with crimes the right to have an attorney to assist in their defense.
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Aubree Walton went 4-for-4 with four singles to help lead Manchester Academy to a 14-6 win over Central Holmes. (Photo by Jason Patterson, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Lady Mavs sweep double header

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,09/05/25-9:00AM, 6,633 Reads
Manchester Academy swept a double header with Central Holmes last week with a 14-6 win in the opener and a 15-8 victory in game two.
Aubree Walton went 4-for-4 with four singles and three RBI to lead the Lady Mavericks at the plate in game one.
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Public helps identify suspect in gas station robbery

Tue,01/13/26-6:06PM, 6,498 Reads
A suspect has been identified and charged in the Jan. 10 robbery of the Walmart gas station in Yazoo City.
Curtis Williams, 23, of Durant was arrested Monday in Durant after Yazoo City police received tips from the public.
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