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Jamie Isonhood

Mon,04/06/26-2:55PM, 5,079 Reads
Jamie Earl Isonhood, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Samuel Sigrest

Tue,03/31/26-4:21PM, 4,520 Reads
Samuel Reed Sigrest died peacefully surrounded by family on March 28, 2026. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Sarastelle and Dr. Marion Sigrest. He is survived by his Wife-Jan Sigrest (Dan & Khara Horn, Ana & Daniel Kemp, Andy Horn & Tara Cox) & children.
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Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,03/20/26-9:01AM, 3,735 Reads
Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges. Xzavian Gainwell and Tylan Johnson, both 19, remain in custody at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility on murder charges.
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Dorothy White

Mon,03/30/26-9:29AM, 3,300 Reads
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy "Dot" White. Dot was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a longtime member of Concord Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, a cherished mother, a caring grandmother and a beloved aunt.
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Jared Stuart

Mon,04/06/26-8:21AM, 3,288 Reads
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jared Slater Stuart, a man of humor, perseverance, and learning. Jared was born on January 27, 1987, and transitioned out of this life on March 26, 2026.
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Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Willie Maples Jr. has served as the library assistant at Yazoo City High School for the past 25 years. The Yazoo City native said he enjoys working at the same school he attended in his youth, adding that he encourages the next generation about the importance of an education.

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Maples has served as library assistant for over two decades

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,04/06/26-11:00AM, 2,830 Reads
The photograph is proudly displayed at the front counter of the Yazoo City High School library. Under the title of Employee of the Month, is a photograph of Willie Maples Jr. with a contagious smile and a helping spirit shining through his picture.
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Yazoo City man to serve 35 years for drive-by shooting

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,03/28/26-8:00AM, 2,798 Reads
A Yazoo City man was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drive-by shooting in the summer of 2023.
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Ruby Lee McCoy-Hayes

Mon,03/23/26-4:02PM, 2,532 Reads
Ruby Lee McCoy-Hayes, the oldest daughter of the late James and Mary York McCoy, was born on April 18, 1949, in Yazoo City. She was blessed to be reared in the home of Mrs. Susie Ford, who she called Momma Susie.
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Weda Bonita (Bonnie) O’Neal Carson

Wed,04/01/26-10:59AM, 2,422 Reads
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Tensions arise over city street including two honorary names

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,03/28/26-4:00PM, 2,284 Reads
The widow of the late Aubrey Brent Jr. asks that the city council rescind their votes that allowed another name to be added as a memorialization honor to Prentiss Street.
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