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Ruth Ann Hilderbrand

Tue,11/19/19-5:19PM, 5,129 Reads
Ruth Ann Hilderbrand, 69, of the Phoenix community in Yazoo County passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.
She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and was a dedicated teacher who was loved by many.
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Amid tension over garbage collection breakdown, one city worker lashes out

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Wed,03/01/17-11:01AM, 5,129 Reads
As many residents fume while their garbage sits uncollected for two weeks, one city employee lashed out at the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Monday.

Cortez Kyles took issue with the city’s failure to replacing aging equipment.
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Jaco feels there's no place like home

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,07/17/20-9:51AM, 5,127 Reads
Patrick Jaco III will be the first to admit that he has accepted many jobs within his career as a police officer. But when the opportunity to return to the Yazoo City Police Department arose…he jumped on it. His reason is quite simple.
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William “Billy” Worthy Jr.

Tue,10/22/19-7:20PM, 5,125 Reads
William “Billy“ Alvin Worthy Jr. died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home in Yazoo City. He was 29 years old. Billy was born in Jackson, MS.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Griffin Worthy and his young son, James William Worthy; father, Alvin Worthy; sisters Dawn (Chad) Stevens and Cassey Worthy; brother Deyton Worthy;
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Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at Paul's Jewelry on Front Street in Indianola on Friday morning.

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Victim Of Friday Morning Armed Robbery Dies, Police Seeking Black BMW In Connection With Shooting

By RECARDO THOMAS RECARDO THOMAS
Fri,04/23/21-3:30PM, 5,123 Reads 140,038 Statewide
A suspected armed robbery at an Indianola jewelry store has reportedly claimed the life of one of the owners, and police are currently looking for a black BMW in conjunction with the shooting.
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Jaquars too much for Indians

By JOFFRE WASHINGTON JOFFRE WASHINGTON
Fri,09/12/25-10:30AM, 5,122 Reads
The Yazoo City Indians had the tough task of taking on perennial powerhouse Holmes County this past Friday.
After trailing 18-0 early, the Indians battled back, but in the end the Jaguars’ lead proved to be insurmountable as they went on to win 40-14.
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Police receive new radio equipment, vests

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,11/05/19-8:08AM, 5,120 Reads
The Yazoo City Police Department will be receiving over $40,000 worth of new equipment, which will bring the agency into updated technology geared to improve its services to the community.
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Beloved educator and community leader Catherine Brent dies

By JASON PATTERSON AND CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT JASON PATTERSON AND CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT
Fri,08/14/20-11:32AM, 5,120 Reads
Yazoo is mourning the loss of one of its most active citizens with the death of Catherine J. Brent.
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Linda Cotton

Wed,04/06/16-4:46PM, 5,115 Reads
Ms. Linda Cotton, 71, of Vaughan, passed away March 31, 2016.

Visitation was held Saturday from 5 – 7 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton. Graveside services were held Sunday at Lambert Cemetery in Citronelle, Ala.
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Opinion: The silence of the scientists

By KELLEY WILLIAMS KELLEY WILLIAMS
Fri,07/02/21-2:54PM, 5,115 Reads 77,161 Statewide
I don’t always respond to comments. But when I do, it’s usually to dispel groupies’ myths about their demigods - like Dr. Fauci. I’ve been accused of insufficient reverence for the leader of the pandemic* panic band. After all, he’s a media rock star.
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