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Local students accepted at Mississippi School of the Arts

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Mon,09/19/16-9:48AM, 14,945 Reads
Three local students have the opportunity to complete their junior and senior years of high school at the Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) in Brookhaven.
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Former city clerk Willeva Lindsey dies

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,10/04/17-10:46AM, 14,876 Reads
The Yazoo community is mourning the loss of beloved community leader and former city clerk Willeva Lindsey who died last Saturday.

She was a lady who held her hometown of Yazoo City deep in her heart, constantly looking for ways to educate others of its rich history and serving in any capacity.
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Unrelated shooting following a weekend of violence

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,12/17/24-9:56AM, 14,876 Reads
A male victim was taken to a Jackson hospital about an hour ago with multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting on Jackson Avenue.
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Lawrence Eugene Blaylock Sr.

Mon,03/20/17-2:08PM, 14,859 Reads
Lawrence Eugene Blaylock Sr. 78, of Yazoo City passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence.
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Robbie Roberts

Tue,08/27/19-7:33AM, 14,774 Reads
Robbie Gene Roberts, 85, passed away on August 20, 2019 after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Christa Roberts (Pfankuche,) his parents, Jack and Josie Mae Roberts (Milner,) his brother, James Roberts, and his sister, Bettye Ann Hawkins (Smartt.)
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Camden man charged with murder in dice game shooting

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,11/21/22-4:02PM, 14,768 Reads
A Camden man has been charged with murder after a dice game turned violent last weekend in the Bentonia area, leaving one man dead and six others in the hospital.
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Frances Harrison

Mon,12/21/20-5:41PM, 14,730 Reads
Frances Harrison, 95, of Yazoo City passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 Merit Health Rankin in Brandon.
Mrs. Harrison was born Dec. 31, 1924 in Deemer to Robert and Esther Carpenter Hand. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Yazoo City.
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Erline Pogue Brown

Thu,01/07/16-9:48AM, 14,713 Reads
Erline Pogue Brown, 91, of Starkville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016.

Funeral services are Sunday at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville with Rev. Clifton Curtis officiating.
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Thanks for the great memories Stanley

Tue,07/23/19-8:52AM, 14,704 Reads
Stanley Davis, the friendly face behind the counter at 49 Exxon (previously Mayfield’s) for three decades, is moving on to a new chapter in his career.
As he goes, we want to take this opportunity to tell him thank you for being one of the reasons Yazoo City is a wonderful community.
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Juvenile charged as adult in gun theft

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,08/20/19-6:01PM, 14,689 Reads
A juvenile with a lengthy criminal history will be charged as an adult in connection to allegedly burglarizing a vehicle and stealing a gun.
B’Avion Carter, 17, was charged with burglary and trespassing this week after his case was transferred to Yazoo County Circuit Court due to his very extensive history with law enforcement.
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