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Photo by Adam Prestridge © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. | Domtar Corporation announced the indefinite idle of operations at its Grenada paper mill Wednesday morning.

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Domtar to indefinitely idle Grenada Mill in September

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Wed,08/20/25-12:20PM, 9,244 Reads 93,395 Statewide
Domtar Corporation will indefinitely idle operations at its Grenada, Miss., paper mill in September, marking a significant transition for an industrial cornerstone that has stood at 1000 Paper Mill Rd., for decades.
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Freida Hood

Mon,09/08/25-9:21AM, 8,813 Reads
Freida Camille Hood came into this world on a winter day January 9, 1933. She was the first child for Clarence and Johnnie Powell, and the three of them lived in a tent for the better part of her first year of life.
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County tables sheriff’s request for credit card

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,08/15/25-3:00PM, 8,437 Reads
Yazoo County leaders appeared hesitant to allow Sheriff Jeremy McCoy to acquire a credit card for his department. His request was tabled during last week’s Yazoo County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Robert Mitchell Saxton II

Tue,07/22/25-10:06AM, 8,371 Reads
Robert Mitchell Saxton II, known as Rob, 48, passed away on July 20, 2025.
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Suspect identified in ambush shooting murder

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/28/25-11:43AM, 8,361 Reads
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in the death of a man killed in what officials believe was an ambush shooting earlier this month.
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Charles Jordan Sr.

Fri,05/16/25-2:20PM, 8,052 Reads
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Two more juveniles charged in Knox murder case

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,04/25/25-2:30PM, 8,022 Reads
Two more juveniles have been charged with capital murder in connection to the death of Wiltavious Knox, who was murdered on Jackson Avenue earlier this year.
Demontavious Duffie, 14, and Montavious Mayes, 16, have been charged with capital murder, home invasion, robbery, kidnapping and grand larceny.
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Leta Greco went 2-for-3 at the plate Monday to help lead Benton Academy to a win over Newton County.

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Lady Raiders take on Newton 10-0

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,09/12/25-12:00PM, 7,878 Reads
Brynn Blackstock hammered a three-run home run in the first inning to set the tone for a 10-0 win over Newton County Academy Monday.
Maci Lowery pitched a second straight no-hitter, striking out five batters while allowing no hits over four innings.
Leta Greco went 2-for-3 to help lead the Lady Raiders at the plate.
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Ozzie Coghlan

Mon,09/15/25-3:36PM, 7,846 Reads
Ozzie Lampkin Coghlan, 96, of Holly Bluff, MS passed away in her home on Friday, September 12, 2025 surrounded by family.
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Juvenile charged with capital murder

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,04/04/25-11:00AM, 7,837 Reads
A juvenile faces multiple charges, including capital murder, in the death of Yazoo City man earlier this year.
Azarion Hatcher, 17, was charged as an adult with capital murder, home invasion, robbery, kidnapping and carjacking after being released to the Yazoo City Police Department from a Jackson law enforcement agency.
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