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Marshall Ramsey: Teacher Raise

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 13,311 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 03:50 PM

The senate has bills.

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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith , READ MORE > 5,588 Reads
On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 06:05 PM

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 4,946 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:49 PM

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

But several operators and advocates of Mississippi charter schools, which receive taxpayer funding, say they should be exempt from those laws.

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City to maintain COVID restrictions until vaccines distributed

By Jamie Patterson , READ MORE > 4,409 Reads
On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 09:07 AM

Until a certain percentage of citizens receive the COVID vaccination, Mayor Diane Delaware urged the city council to not lift its restrictions within Yazoo City.

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Marshall Ramsey: Session

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 4,111 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:49 PM

The Legislature faces another outbreak.

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Deputy injured while pursuing drag racers

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On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 01:48 PM

Drag racing led to a deputy’s vehicle being struck by an out-of-control vehicle near Broadway last week.

The deputy was taken to a Jackson hospital and has since been released. And two suspects are being questioned in connection with the racing accident that could have led to more serious injuries.  

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Ward family returns to Vanjon's

By Jamie Patterson , READ MORE > 3,960 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 08:04 AM

When Pam Ledbetter joined the Vanjon’s Pharmacy’s family, owner Vanjon Ward expressed one wish to her. 

“He told me he wanted his son in here one day,” she said. 

That wish came true last summer when Vanjon’s son, Wade Ward, invested into his late father’s business and purchased back the family business. 

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Argument leads to shooting

READ MORE > 2,882 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 08:44 AM

A suspect remains in jail after a domestic dispute led to a car chase with shots fired in Yazoo County last week.

More arrests could be forthcoming as the investigation uncovers that more people were aware of the shooting and failed to report it to law enforcement. 

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Grady Lynn Howell

READ MORE > 2,801 Reads
On Mon, 01/25/2021 - 04:46 PM

Grady Lynn Howell, 81, of Yazoo City went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. while at home surrounded by his family.

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Douglas Carswell, new president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Freedom today is under attack

By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy , READ MORE > 1,636 Reads
On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:50 PM

OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

I’m Douglas Carswell, and this week I join the Mississippi Center for Public Policy as the new President & CEO.

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Editorial: Polio and Covid

READ MORE > 21,906 Reads
On Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:27 AM

The biggest question about the coronavirus vaccines that are in the early stage of distribution is whether they will work as advertised.

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Harold Fisher

READ MORE > 15,269 Reads
On Sun, 01/03/2021 - 03:42 PM

Harold C. Fisher, 95, died peacefully at his home in the Dover community on January 2, 2021.

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Judge William Henry Barbour Jr.

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On Sat, 01/09/2021 - 04:46 PM

The Honorable William Henry Barbour, Jr., 79, died on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home in Yazoo City.

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Marshall Ramsey: Teacher Raise

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 13,312 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 03:50 PM

The senate has bills.

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Carl McDaniel

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On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 08:13 PM

Carl M. McDaniel, ,91, of Benton passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence. Carl was a plantation manager

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HOSEMANN: Our 2021 Goal: Investing in Mississippi’s Greatest Asset, Our Citizens

By Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann , READ MORE > 11,520 Reads
On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 04:48 PM

by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann

Last year, the Legislature provided computers to every Mississippi student, increased connectivity to unserved areas, provided additional ICU bed capacity, and contributed to the cost of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, cities and counties, and much more.

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Winter Storm expected

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On Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:14 PM

A winter storm will impact the region from this evening through Monday morning. Mostly snow is expected north of a Winnsboro to Kosciusko to Columbus line, with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain expected south to a Brookhaven to Meridian line. South of this, impacts are not anticipated.

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Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

By Governor Tate Reeves , READ MORE > 10,799 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 09:00 PM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:

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Hosemann wants to delay 2021 session as COVID-19 spikes. House leaders remain hesitant.

By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 9,052 Reads
On Tue, 12/29/2020 - 03:38 PM

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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Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 04:40 PM

Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

Reeves made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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Governor Reeves explains "Safer at Home" policy

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On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 04:08 PM

On his Facebook post, Gov. Tate Reeves explained that Mississippians are now "encouraged" but not "ordered" to "stay at home as much as possible."

Here is the full text of his Facebook post:

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Holmes Community College hosting football tryouts

By The Yazoo Herald , READ MORE > 97,178 Reads
On Fri, 01/31/2020 - 10:15 AM

Football tryouts at Holmes Community College are set for Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. on the Goodman Campus.

Report to the A.A. Derrick Field House on the Goodman Campus at 8 a.m. The tryouts are free to in-district athletes. Out of district players will have to pay $20 to tryout.

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Timmy Lloyd Helms

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On Sun, 02/02/2020 - 06:09 PM

Timmy Loyd Helms, 57, of Yazoo City passed away at his residence Saturday February 1, 2020.  A contractor he was of the Pentecostal belief.

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Shannon Marie Lungrin

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On Wed, 02/05/2020 - 11:33 AM

Shannon Marie Lungrin, 42, of Bentonia passed away Tuesday February 4, 2020 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church.

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Indians remain unbeaten in district

By Joffre Washington , READ MORE > 90,399 Reads
On Tue, 01/28/2020 - 04:59 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.

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Warrene Chisolm

READ MORE > 86,649 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 08:11 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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19-year-old charged with capital murder

By Jamie Patterson , READ MORE > 84,655 Reads
On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:49 AM

A 19-year-old has been charged with the murder of Yazoo City resident John Felton. 

Alonzo Alexander is charged with capital murder. 

Felton was found dead of gunshot wounds outside of Oakhaven Apartments, where he resided, early Wednesday morning. 

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James Edwin Taylor

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On Thu, 06/18/2020 - 01:30 PM

James Edwin Taylor, 80, of Bentonia passed away Tuesday June 16, 2020 at The Baptist Medical Center – Yazoo. A retired Truck Driver for Miller Transporters he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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In this family girls don't pay

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On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 04:34 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 , READ MORE > 68,067 Reads
On Sat, 10/17/2020 - 02:43 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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Riding After a Dream

By Jason Patterson , READ MORE > 894,601 Reads
On Mon, 01/02/2017 - 03:05 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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Crimm completes term as president

By The Yazoo Herald , READ MORE > 787,589 Reads
On 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. 

Bill Beeson

READ MORE > 781,970 Reads
On Thu, 10/20/2016 - 05:16 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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Albert Woodley Cook Jr.

READ MORE > 652,943 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

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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

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On Sun, 07/16/2017 - 02:23 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

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On Thu, 08/10/2017 - 09:58 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 - 05:09 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 - 05:01 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 , READ MORE > 439,627 Reads
On Tue, 07/18/2017 - 05:30 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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Possible storms ahead

According to Yazoo County Emergency Management Director Jack Willingham, isolated severe storm will… READ MORE

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Carter Crow elected MAIS State Student Council President
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Kenneth Gainwell declares for the NFL Draft

Former Yazoo County football star Kenneth Gainwell has officially declared for the upcoming NFL… READ MORE

Jacolby Little scores 17 points and grabs 10 rebounds to lead Woolfolk to victory
Dylan Dendy signs with Mississippi Delta Community College
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