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SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Those Affected by Winter Storm Fern

By MSDH MSDH
Wed,01/28/26-8:56AM, 4,523 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP recipients who experienced a power outage over four (4) hours due to Winter Storm Fern on January 24, 2026, to apply for SNAP replacement benefits.
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Wanted suspect in shooting remains on the run

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,02/03/26-3:12PM, 3,862 Reads
The Yazoo City Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Tagii Nellums, who is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators warn the public that Nellums is considered armed and dangerous.
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No injuries as fire station collapses

Sat,02/14/26-9:03PM, 3,846 Reads
Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
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All Escaped Inmates Captured After Multi-State Manhunt

By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - The Madison Journal
Fri,01/30/26-11:40PM, 3,758 Reads 8,784 Statewide
Eight inmates escaped Thursday night from the River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence, Louisiana and were captured by Friday night.
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Thomas Hilderbrand

Wed,01/21/26-3:39PM, 3,513 Reads
Thomas Ray Hilderbrand, 77, of Bentonia, passed away on January 20, 2026, at his residence in Bentonia.
He was born on November 21, 1947, to the late Thomas Rolan Hilderbrand and Rena Sadler Hilderbrand. Thomas was a Baptist by faith and worked for many years in the construction industry.
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Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association urges members to prepare for winter storm

Fri,01/23/26-4:05PM, 3,209 Reads
The following message is from MIchael Neely, General Manager of Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association
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Yazoo mourns the passing of local pharmacist Ted Webb

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,01/24/26-12:00PM, 2,918 Reads
The community mourns the passing of Ted Webb, a beloved pharmacist, businessman and community leader who passed away at 93 years old.
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Escaped convict from Louisiana arrested in Yazoo City

Sat,01/31/26-8:12PM, 2,674 Reads
Yazoo City police officers arrested an escaped convict from Louisiana Thursday after receiving a tip from a resident that he was acting suspicious.
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Davis Gary

Sat,01/31/26-7:54PM, 2,649 Reads
Earl Davis Gary, age 104, passed peacefully after a remarkable life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family.
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Edward "Mike" Nelson

Tue,02/10/26-10:40AM, 2,585 Reads
Edward Bruce ‘Mike’ Nelson, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home in the Midway community after a brief illness. Affectionately known as ‘Mr.
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