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Scott Petroleum Corp., a three-state fuel distributor headquartered in Leflore County, has been sold to an Arkansas company. The purchase ends 86 years of the Scott family’s ownership. (By Tim Kalich)

Scott Petroleum sold to Arkansas company

By Tim Kalich, 1,613 Reads
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 6:36 PM
GREENWOOD, Miss. -- A longtime Leflore County fuel distributor has been sold.
Scott Petroleum Corp. announced Thursday that it has been purchased by C&S Fuels LLC of Newport, Arkansas.
The sale was completed July 15 for an undisclosed price.
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Carolyn Leverrett

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On Wed, 07/21/2021 - 3:04 PM
Carolyn Leverrett, 89, of Yazoo City, passed away Wednesday July 21, 2021, at Martha Coker Green House Homes, An Aide at The Yazoo County School District, she was a member of Holly Bluff Baptist Church.
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James Lewis Vickers Sr.

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On Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:11 PM
James Lewis Vickers, Sr., 81, of Eden passed away on July 16, 2021, at home surrounded by family.
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Letter to the Editor: Why can’t our youth have parks like others?

READ MORE > 405 Reads
On Sat, 07/24/2021 - 9:00 AM
Dear Editor,
I attended the Dixie Youth Baseball all stars tournament in Hattiesburg this past weekend.
I also attended the coach pitch league all stars tournament in Philadelphia, MS this weekend.
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Congressman Thompson dismisses lawsuit against former President Trump ahead of Chairing Pelosi’s Jan. 6 Committee

By Frank Corder - Y'all Politics, 400 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 3:18 PM
Thompson indicates that he will investigate Trump, members of Congress, even depose and subpoena them.
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Fraternity, barbers give back to Yazoo

By Jamie Patterson, 365 Reads
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 9:02 AM
It was an afternoon filled with volunteerism, fellowship and praise as two local groups came together to provide free haircuts, hot meals and worship to the Yazoo community last Sunday.
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After labeling critics “anti-science Nazis” and “excuse monkeys,” MSDH Dobbs apologizes for lack of decorum

By Frank Corder - Y'all Politics, 334 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 3:54 PM
State Rep. Hopkins, who called for Dobbs’ resignation, questions apology.
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs raised the ire of many Mississippians last week when he called critics on social media “anti-science Nazis” and “excuse monkeys” in a Department of Health press conference.
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American Legion Post 201 holds food drive

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On Tue, 07/20/2021 - 4:20 PM

Members of the American Legion Post 201 recently held a food drive to collect donations for the Manna House. Members presented the donation to the local food bank, and they continue to plan a variety of other projects to give back to the community.
Governor Reeves: Biden White House seeking to censor social media alarming, un-American

By Frank Corder - Y'all Politics, 328 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 4:18 PM
The Governor said such a practice is a threat to American democracy and it must stop.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves took to social media late Monday afternoon to defend the First Amendment while calling the Biden White House’s pressuring of Big Tech to censor information “un-American.”
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Editorial: Delta variant - Heed the warning

READ MORE > 315 Reads
On Sat, 07/24/2021 - 9:18 AM
We have been warned. Health officials in Mississippi, around the country and even around the world are telling residents in the state the delta variant of COVID-19 is here. It’s more contagious than any strain of the coronavirus this country has experienced to date.
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After a failed first try, the Senate passed a legislative alternative to the medical marijuana program voters approved in November.

Supreme Court refuses to reconsider medical marijuana ruling

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 13,539 Reads
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 4:00 PM
A last gasp effort has been rejected to convince the Mississippi Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark decision which struck down the medical marijuana initiative approved by voters in November and the entire ballot initiative process.
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Opinion: Bidding reform has a long way to go

By Mark Henry, 13,513 Reads
Sun, 06/27/2021 - 8:50 AM
Your recent article addressing the corrupt mess that are our procurement laws was a breath of fresh air to read as there are far too few voices pointing out the abuse of taxpayers that is being facilitated by legislators and other State leaders.
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Martha Parker Jones

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On Sat, 07/03/2021 - 5:14 PM
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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Former correctional officer pleads guilty to bribery

READ MORE > 13,062 Reads
On Fri, 07/09/2021 - 1:37 PM
On March 4, 2021, a former BOP Correctional Officer previously assigned to the Federal Correctional Institution in Yazoo City, pleaded guilty to one count of bribery.
Ashley Lovett pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Mississippi.
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This is part three in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

‘This thing’s got a chance’: As outside pressure mounts, Philip Gunn sees legislative path to changing state flag

By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, 10,520 Reads
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 5:42 PM
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn was watching his son play baseball in Louisiana on June 20, 2020, when he got a call from Rep. Jason White, the second highest-ranking House member and a top lieutenant of Gunn’s.
“Mr. Speaker, you’re never going to believe who I just got off the phone with,” White told Gunn.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : June 29, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH, 8,430 Reads
Tue, 06/29/2021 - 9:42 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
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Opinion: American patriots love the flag and freedom

By Daniel Gardner, 7,251 Reads
Mon, 07/05/2021 - 2:24 PM
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Two suspects charged with kidnapping, child endangerment and drug charges

By Jamie Patterson, 6,962 Reads
Mon, 07/12/2021 - 6:05 PM
A home on Grand Avenue was raided for a second time in two weeks Monday morning, and two suspects were charged in connection to juveniles that had been reported missing in Yazoo City.
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Bobbie "Marie" Woods

READ MORE > 6,515 Reads
On Mon, 06/28/2021 - 5:33 PM

Bobbie “Marie” Woods, 80 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 26 in Yazoo City.
She will be dearly missed by her many friends and loved ones.
No funeral services will be held.
College kids are COVID risks

READ MORE > 6,316 Reads
On Tue, 07/06/2021 - 9:30 PM
It’s not surprising that a letter is circulating asking Mississippi’s College Board to require students at all of the state’s eight public universities to be vaccinated before the fall semester begins.
What’s surprising is how few have signed the letter.
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Warrene Chisolm

READ MORE > 150,002 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 8:11 PM
Warrene B. Chisolm Jones, 89, of Jackson passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at her residence. A homemaker she was of The Baptist Faith.
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In this family girls don't pay

READ MORE > 145,787 Reads
On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 4:36 PM
Two years before Mama died and awhile before I met Tink, she and I were having breakfast for supper one night at a Waffle House.
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Holding on to him for as long as I can

By Jamie Patterson, 131,386 Reads
Sat, 10/17/2020 - 2:43 PM
I closed my eyes for a brief moment, utterly exhausted from a hectic day at work and my usual chores at home. To be honest, I did not want to do much except sit in silence for a moment in my recliner. I chose to be still, completely still.
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Yazoo woman charged with the murder of Darius Woods

READ MORE > 95,145 Reads
On Wed, 12/16/2020 - 1:54 PM
Sunflower County Sheriff James Haywood said on Wednesday that an arrest has been made in the death of a Yazoo City man that was discovered on a gravel road near the dirt pit just off of Kinlock Road.
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Police make drug arrests in the city

By Jamie Patterson, 91,478 Reads
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:19 AM
After a team of firefighters responded to an unattended pot of hot dogs on the stove, police officers executed a search warrant that led to a major drug bust.
An alleged drug dealer was chased by officers while throwing his "merchandise" all over the neighborhood.
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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

By Bryan Davis, 88,986 Reads
Wed, 12/23/2020 - 5:29 PM
When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be available to health care professionals before the end of 2020, he didn’t hesitate to raise his hand to be one of the first to take it.
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Sports Talk: Trailblazing SEC football ref Hubert Owens wore the referee’s white cap, and it fit him perfectly

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 73,749 Reads
Fri, 10/30/2020 - 4:08 PM
Growing up in Yazoo – “half hills, half Delta, all crazy,” wrote Willie Morris, lovingly – Hubert Owens doesn’t remember when there wasn’t a ball around. Matter of fact, he doesn’t remember when there weren’t whistles, black and white striped shirts, and red handkerchiefs around, either.
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Pictured are some of the contraband items discovered last week during a raid of Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. (MDOC photos)

Concrete drill, drugs, phones found in contraband raid at Parchman

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, 62,257 Reads
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 8:22 PM
JACKSON – In an effort to rid Mississippi prisons of gang-related financial control, a search team of prison staff and investigators raided Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman last week.
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Fugitive wanted in connection with a murder remains on the run as trial date passes for other charges

By Jamie Patterson, 40,445 Reads
Fri, 09/04/2020 - 8:29 AM
A habitual offender was supposed to head to trial last month, but he remains on the run from local authorities.
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Kathy Dunn

READ MORE > 39,019 Reads
On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 1:01 PM
Kathy Elaine Dunn, 58, of Yazoo City passed away Friday August 28, 2020 at her residence. A Waitress, she was a member of Concord Baptist Church.
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Riding After a Dream

By Jason Patterson, 958,708 Reads
Mon, 01/02/2017 - 3:05 PM
It all began when she was a little girl riding a stick horse.

Her love of horses has provided a lifetime of rewards to LeiAnn Waters. What began as a childhood pastime has turned into a lifestyle with many new friends made along the way.
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Bill Beeson

READ MORE > 850,601 Reads
On Thu, 10/20/2016 - 5:16 PM
Bill Beeson, Jr., 77, of Madison formerly of Yazoo City died Tuesday October 18, 2016 at his residence. He was a retired process server and retired from C F Industries as well as a member of First Baptist Church Yazoo City.
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Crimm completes term as president

By The Yazoo Herald, 850,058 Reads
Tue, 07/25/2017 - 12:27 PM

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.
Albert Woodley Cook Jr.

READ MORE > 720,527 Reads
On Mon, 12/19/2016 - 12:44 PM
Albert Woodley Cook, Jr. 93 of DeLand, Fla. passed away December 15, 2016 in DeLand, Fla.
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Shirley Summerlin

READ MORE > 703,608 Reads
On Wed, 03/01/2017 - 10:48 AM
Shirley Summerlin, 73, of Benton passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Shirley was from a large family in Durant and was married to her husband David for 53 years. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Benton community.
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Roberta Ann Pyles

READ MORE > 570,530 Reads
On Sun, 07/16/2017 - 2:23 PM
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

READ MORE > 556,190 Reads
On Thu, 08/10/2017 - 9:58 PM
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

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On Tue, 08/01/2017 - 5:09 PM

Yazoo Junior Auxiliary member AnnBri Spencer shows Maylee Ketchum how to stay within the lines during coloring at Ricks Memorial Library.
Patterson is new Rotary Club president

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On Fri, 07/21/2017 - 5:01 PM

Alan Jordan, outgoing Yazoo City Rotary Club president, (left) is thanked for his service by new president Jason Patterson. Jordan is the president of Regions Bank in Yazoo City. Patterson is the editor and publisher of The Yazoo Herald.
Jenkins marching to college with a band scholarship

By Cathryn Kiger, 466,610 Reads
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 5:30 PM
Thanks to the successful band program at Yazoo County High School, Justein Jenkins has been awarded a full band scholarship to Mississippi Valley State University.
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