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City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 10:04 AM

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to play out come September.

A letter to my friend, my brother, my ace

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:40 AM

Peyton Brown,

Yazoo loses beloved coach

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On Fri, 06/12/2020 - 02:47 PM

From the classroom, to the baseball field, to the kitchen or the dance floor, Gerald Peyton will always be remembered.

Indians end basketball season at Ripley

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On Mon, 03/02/2020 - 05:09 PM

Both Yazoo City basketball squads 2019-2020 seasons’ came to an end last week against the Tigers and Lady Tigers of Ripley. The Lady Indians suffered a 72-37 loss, while the Indians were defeated 51-41.

The Indians finished the season with a 19-11 record while the Lady Indians ended the year with a 4-23 mark.

Yazoo City visiting Ripley for the first round of the playoffs

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On Tue, 02/18/2020 - 06:18 PM

The Yazoo City Indians and Lady Indians hit the road Tuesday night as they traveled to face the Ripley Tigers and Lady Tigers in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

Yazoo County hosts Columbia for the playoffs

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On Tue, 02/18/2020 - 06:17 PM

Both the Yazoo County Lady Panthers and Panthers earned runner-up finishes in the Class 6-3A District tournament last week and were slated to host Columbia High School Tuesday night.

Forest Hill snaps Yazoo City's winning streak

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On Fri, 02/07/2020 - 09:43 AM

The Yazoo City Indians were riding an 11-game winning streak heading into last Monday night's contest against Forest Hill and their Dandy Dozen forward Keondre Montgomery.

Indians remain unbeaten in district

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On Tue, 01/28/2020 - 05:59 PM

The Yazoo City Indians improved to 4-0 in district play after a 63-45 victory over the Rosa Fort Tigers last week.

The win keeps Yazoo City, now 16-7 overall, in sole possession of first place in the conference.

The Indians raced out of the gates early against the Tigers, scoring 27 first quarter points to Rosa Fort's 12.

Thanks for the memories and the lessons, Kobe

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On Tue, 01/28/2020 - 01:44 PM

Like a lot of people across the United States and the world, I spent most of the day on Sunday crying as I mourned the death of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant who lost his life in a horrific helicopter crash on the hills of Calabasas, California. Kobe was 41 years-old.

Indians off to 3-0 start in district play

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On Fri, 01/17/2020 - 09:50 AM

The Yazoo City Indians have hit the ground running in district play posting a 48-40 win over Greenwood Tuesday night, plus a pair of victories over Gentry and Rosa Fort last week. The Indians, 13-7 overall and 3-0 in conference, hoped to keep their streak alive when they hosted Clarksdale Friday night.

Indians 54, Gentry 47

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