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Police seek public's help in death investigation

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,06/22/18-5:02PM, 5,319 Reads
A Yazoo City man whose injuries remain a mystery to investigators died Tuesday afternoon at a Jackson hospital.
Billy Ray Peeples, also known as the Peanut Man, died around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at University Medical Center after remaining unresponsive for over a week due to head injuries.
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Construction begins on District 3 Fire Station

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,12/27/16-7:18PM, 5,318 Reads
The long awaited construction of the District 3 Volunteer fire station began last week.

Jack Willingham, Yazoo County’s Emergency Management director, said the frame of the volunteer fire station has been completed, adding that the project began last Wednesday.
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BLS: Mississippi achieves minor unemployment rate decline from 4.5% to 4.2% (as of March 2022)

By PRESS RELEASE - US BLS PRESS RELEASE - US BLS
Fri,04/15/22-10:36AM, 5,318 Reads 153,361 Statewide
Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the past month.
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Mable Hennis Strickland

Tue,06/11/19-3:21PM, 5,317 Reads
Mable Hennis Strickland, 87, of Raymond, formerly of Yazoo City, passed away on June 10, 2019.
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New businesses arriving on Highway 49 in Yazoo City

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,02/05/22-3:00PM, 5,317 Reads
Three new businesses are slated to arrive in Yazoo City on Jerry Clower Boulevard. The announcement came during the recent city council meeting with city leaders approving a seven-year tax abatement for one of those properties being prepped for a new business.
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Joe Spell

Thu,04/25/19-10:04AM, 5,315 Reads
Joseph Wayne "Joe" Spell died Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Services were 2 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial was in Tranquil Cemetery in Yazoo County.
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Posey Campbell is committed to service

By CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT
Mon,07/09/18-9:17AM, 5,311 Reads
When the heat of the summer sets in, most people depend on their air conditioning units to keep them cool and comfortable. However, most home units will often break down during what feels like the hottest week of the summer, and you suddenly need to call a professional. Thankfully, Yazoo City has Posey Campbell to call upon for quali
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Miss Barbour to wed Lucas on July 29

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Tue,06/27/17-3:14PM, 5,311 Reads
Mr. and Mrs. Jeptha Fowlkes Barbour, IV of Ridgeland, Mississippi announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine LeFlore Barbour, to Conrad Gale Lucas, II the son of Mrs. Conrad Gale Lucas and the late Conrad “Jody” Lucas of Huntington, West Virginia.
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Yazoo's most visible eyesore

Wed,02/20/19-9:36AM, 5,310 Reads
These days it seems like every time we drive down Main Street the dilapidated buildings on the fourth block have fallen in a little more.
Buildings that were once a source of pride for our community now send a message that we no longer take pride in our city’s appearance.
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Gennie Hewitt

Thu,05/11/17-11:19AM, 5,309 Reads
Gennie Beth Hewitt passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 after a prolonged illness.

She was the wife of John and Earl Hewitt and the mother of Lawrence Woodberry, Elnora Hewitt Humphrey and Yvonne Hewitt.

Mrs. Hewitt was a homemaker, a loving wife, and a mother for over 57 years.
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