Helen Luby

Fri,06/24/22-3:15PM, 904 Reads
Helen Smith Luby, 98, formerly of Benton, MS, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence in San Antonio, TX.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Martha Smith; husband, Paul Luby; son, James Paul Luby and twelve brothers and sisters.
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Opinion: STEM talent is critical for future

By SCOTT WALLER
Sat,06/25/22-10:18AM, 826 Reads 29,246 Statewide
Mississippi is part of a global competition for workforce. For our state to succeed, it is vitally important to increase the number of proficient workers, including highly skilled STEM professionals.
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Dorothy Nolan

Mon,06/27/22-10:20AM, 618 Reads
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Regan Nolan of Benton, MS passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Yazoo City at the age of 96.
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Opinion: Fatherless homes create problems

By CHIP WILLIAMS
Sat,06/25/22-10:26AM, 614 Reads 37,643 Statewide
The first Mississippi constitution discouraged divorce and “provided that no decree for divorce shall have effect until the same shall be sanctioned by two-thirds of both branches of the General Assembly.”
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Looking back on a year of news in Yazoo

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,01/01/22-8:00AM, 43,560 Reads
From impressive sport highlights among local young athletes to a rash of criminal violence that swept through the community to major milestones from local leaders, the Yazoo community had its share of top stories over the course of 2021. Unfortunately, the community also experienced much loss with the passing of many beloved figures.
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Martha Parker Jones

Sat,07/03/21-5:14PM, 32,336 Reads
Martha Parker Jones, born January 25, 1950, current resident of Memphis, Tennessee and longtime resident of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away peacefully from this life after a brief battle with cancer.
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Math teacher Krupa Kaneria talks with students on the first day of school at Cleveland Central Middle School on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

An even larger teacher pay raise appears to be on track in Mississippi Legislature

By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY - Emmerich News
Wed,03/16/22-2:14PM, 27,946 Reads 132,029 Statewide
The potential deal marks rare detente between the House and Senate near the end of a legislative session dominated by a standoff between the Republican leadership of the chambers over tax cuts.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer
Sun,05/08/22-11:09AM, 24,347 Reads
The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “ Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed
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Crimm completes term as president

By THE YAZOO HERALD
Tue,07/25/17-12:27PM, 876,924 Reads

Yazoo County Tax Collector Travis Crimm was recently thanked for his service as president of the Mississippi Assessors and Collectors Association by incoming president Leroy Belk.

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Roberta Ann Pyles

Sun,07/16/17-2:23PM, 604,506 Reads
Roberta Ann Pyles, 57, died July 13, 2017.

Funeral services are Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at Center Ridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Pyles was born March 9, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio to Robert Donald Bestwick and Mary J. Spanpurger Bestwick.

She was a nurse and a member of Center Ridge Baptist Church.
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Doris W. Neely

Thu,08/10/17-9:58PM, 580,214 Reads
Doris W. Neely, 92, of Clinton and formerly of Yazoo City, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

Funeral services were Wednesday at Stricklin-King Funeral Home with Rev. R.L. Sigrest officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
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JA and Ricks Library host reading program

Tue,08/01/17-5:09PM, 541,142 Reads

Yazoo Junior Auxiliary member AnnBri Spencer shows Maylee Ketchum how to stay within the lines during coloring at Ricks Memorial Library.

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Yazoo City, 39194, MS

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Chance of Rain: 60%
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