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William Earl Knight

Mon,02/22/16-8:40AM, 4,939 Reads
William Earl Knight, 62, died Jan. 19, 2016.

Funeral services were Jan. 30 at Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Benton with Rev. Darryl D. Phillips Sr. officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill M.B. Church Cemetery in Benton under the direction of Scott Memorial Funeral Home.
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Temporary jobs available for Census 2020

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,01/11/19-4:12PM, 4,936 Reads
Preparations for the 2020 Census are already underway with many temporary jobs available.
Continued population loss is a concern for many, thus kicking the campaign into heavy job recruitment and public participation.
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Restoring voting rights is arbitrary

Wed,03/30/22-7:22PM, 4,936 Reads 82,639 Statewide
The way Mississippi deals with restoring voting rights to felons is not just cumbersome. It depends too much on the personal beliefs of one or two lawmakers.
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Yazoo County splits with Ruleville Central

By TAYLOR HAWKINS TAYLOR HAWKINS
Thu,02/08/18-8:43AM, 4,933 Reads
Yazoo County’s high school basketball teams ended last week with contests against Ruleville Central.

The night saw a win for the Lady Panthers and a loss for the Panthers.

Panthers 49,

Tigers 54

A tough third quarter cost the Panthers their game against Ruleville Central on Friday night.
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Fletcher Cox Parade postponed due to weather

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Fri,02/23/18-1:21PM, 4,932 Reads
The Yazoo City Fletcher Cox Parade planned for Saturday has been postponed due to expected weather conditions.
The hometown, Super Bowl champion will be celebrated at a future date in March with a parade and other festivities.
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Mavs stay hot

By TAYLOR HAWKINS TAYLOR HAWKINS
Fri,12/02/16-3:44PM, 4,928 Reads
Manchester Academy’s Mavericks kept up their winning ways after the Thanksgiving Holidays with a pair of wins over Carroll Academy and Central Holmes.

In the first game of the week against Carroll on Monday, the Mavericks cruised to a 53-23 win.
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Yazoo City man dies after crashing into flood water

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,03/08/19-2:24PM, 4,925 Reads
After crashing into flood waters off a highway bridge, a Yazoo City man was found dead inside his vehicle Thursday morning.
Rufus Anthony Wyatt, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of multisystem trauma.
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Mike Knott

Wed,02/26/20-11:41AM, 4,923 Reads
Charles Michael Knott, age 73, passed away Saturday February 22, 2020 at Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Born July 20, 1946 to Charlie Knott and Mildred Hudson Knott at King’s Daughters Hospital and lived his entire life in Yazoo City.
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Jace Crimm

Fri,05/17/24-9:31PM, 4,923 Reads
Richard Michael "Jace" Crimm of Louise, MS went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024, at the age of 57 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
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Where most people see problems, Ramsay sees an opportunity

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,05/15/20-9:40AM, 4,920 Reads
Most of the progress currently seen on the southern end of Main Street involves old buildings being torn down, but there’s one notable exception.
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Chance of Rain: 11%
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Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSE
Wind Gust: 14 mph
Sky Cover: 87%
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Moon Rise: 9:14 PM
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