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Dr. Marion Sigrest

Thu,05/21/15-8:22AM, 11,091 Reads
Dr. Marion Lane Sigrest, 85, died May 19, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center Yazoo. Formerly King’s Daughters Hospital, Dr. Sigrest patrolled its halls for over fifty years, so this was like dying at home among family.
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Lee Jack Rogers Jr.

Thu,11/15/18-8:56AM, 11,090 Reads
Lee Jack Rogers, Jr, 79, of Yazoo City passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services are Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at Parkview Church of God with Rev. Lynch officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service.
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Major improvements coming to Manchester Academy

By CATHRYN KIGER CATHRYN KIGER
Tue,06/27/17-3:29PM, 11,089 Reads
Manchester Academy is making some big improvements to their football stadium and other ball fields this week thanks to the support of school patrons and local businesses.
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Lauren Michelle Williams

Mon,12/15/25-8:44AM, 11,080 Reads
Lauren Michelle Williams, 30, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 13 at the Holmes Cemetery in Bentonia.
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Betty Quin

Mon,01/29/18-3:36PM, 11,079 Reads
Elizabeth Rose, “Betty,” Quin, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Catherine Village in Madison, Mississippi, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
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79-year-old man drowns in Wolf Lake

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Thu,07/26/18-9:44AM, 11,038 Reads
A 79-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon while fishing in Wolf Lake after his boat was overturned by the wake of a passing pleasure boat.
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19-year-old Yazoo City man murdered

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,06/22/18-11:20AM, 11,034 Reads
A 19-year-old Yazoo City man was murdered early Friday morning on Prentiss Street.
Tandre Weekly, of 419 West Madison Street, was found in the street by police officers responding to a 911 call around 1:30 a.m.
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Hosemann wants to delay 2021 session as COVID-19 spikes. House leaders remain hesitant.

By ADAM GANUCHEAU - MISSISSIPPI TODAY ADAM GANUCHEAU - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,12/29/20-3:38PM, 11,033 Reads 124,276 Statewide
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said he plans to talk with House Speaker Philip Gunn on Tuesday afternoon about postponing the 2021 legislative session from January to March as COVID-19 numbers continue to spike in Mississippi.
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Herald wins seven advertising awards

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Tue,02/09/16-4:24PM, 11,028 Reads
The Yazoo Herald earned seven awards for advertising excellence during the 150th annual advertising conference of the Mississippi Press Association in Jackson.

Herald publisher Jason Patterson received a first place award for Best Institutional Ad.
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Beautification projects begin in Yazoo

By CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT
Tue,06/04/19-2:07PM, 11,010 Reads
The first stage of Keep Yazoo City Beautiful's community beautification project was recently completed thanks to the combined efforts of local business owners, city workers, and other community volunteers.
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