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A suspect was charged in connection with a shooting at a local apartment complex last week that left one victim with a minor injury.

Shumar Wilson was charged with aggravated assault following a shooting at Shady Lane Apartment Complex last Thursday.

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\The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2025 spring semester.

The President’s List includes full-time students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Dean’s List scholars are those with at least a 3.5 grade point average, but less than a 4.0.

Local students include:

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The Yazoo City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a robbery suspect.

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The future for Yazoo City native DeAngelo Brown appeared bright and wide-open for his determined spirit. The accomplished musician had already made a name for himself at Jackson State University, where he played trumpet for the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band and Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Connection.

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A suspect has been charged with murder in connection to the discovery of a woman’s body found in Yazoo City earlier this month.

The body of Stacy Lynn Walker, 40, was found around noon on Oct. 2 in the Rialto Road area in Yazoo City, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations.

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Three arrests have been made in connection to Yazoo City’s most recent deadly shooting, including one suspect charged with murder.

Johnathan Townsend was charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Abieon Earl Taylor.

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Michael Coutch , 65, of Benton, passed away on Friday June 10, 2022 at his residence. A laboratory technician at Mississippi Chemical Corporation, he was of the Baptist faith.

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It was one of Mama’s favorite refrains. One that she used less than some but much more than others.

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