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Payroll concerns lead to time clock requirements for city departments

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,09/22/25-12:00PM, 1,531 Reads
With some Yazoo City leaders still questioning the payroll docket, each city department should expect to see time clocks as part of their daily operations.
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New Center to Focus on Early Childhood Education, Autism Intervention

By MARVIS HERRING MARVIS HERRING
Tue,07/15/25-7:36AM, 1,531 Reads
The University of Mississippi is looking to catch learning disabilities sooner and expand educational resources in north Mississippi through a new Early Learning and Evaluation Center.
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Remembering Tommy Irvine, my friend

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,07/19/25-10:00AM, 1,529 Reads
It was one of those rare moments when a reporter puts down their pen, debating what hat to wear in the next few moments. Do you stay professional, keeping your head down? Or do you put the notebook away all together and become a friend?
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Feds unfreeze $137 million in Mississippi education money

By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,07/03/25-11:34PM, 1,528 Reads 8,050 Statewide
The federal government is restoring $137 million in education funds to Mississippi schools.
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Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone

By LYNNE JETER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE LYNNE JETER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,08/26/25-1:30PM, 1,526 Reads 7,810 Statewide
State and national leaders herald advancement of the state’s cybersecurity and innovation at groundbreaking ceremony.
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Yazoo County High School seniors awarded “Skills That Pay” Signing Bonuses

Wed,06/11/25-1:00PM, 1,523 Reads
Five Yazoo County High School seniors were awarded $1,000 signing bonuses during a special “Skills That Pay” ceremony held on May 5th at Yazoo County High School. The event celebrated students who are entering training programs in high-demand technical careers after graduation.
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Overseer of city RAISE Grant said he is ready for public meeting to shed light on the project

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,09/06/25-2:00PM, 1,522 Reads
The president of the Farmer and Morgan firm assures that Yazoo City is not on the verge of losing a highly anticipated $12.6 million-dollar federal grant.
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Fannie Ricks was one of Yazoo City’s most beloved citizens who funded the construction of the Ricks Memorial Library. But it was her love for the shape of circles that remain a mystery over a century after her death.

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Inside Fannie Ricks’ obsession with circles

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,10/25/25-2:00PM, 1,521 Reads
Ricks Memorial Library is steeped in history when it comes to its Yazoo connection and in the state, serving as the one of the oldest library buildings in Mississippi.
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Samuel McMaster

Thu,06/05/25-10:59AM, 1,517 Reads
Samuel Wayne McMaster, 87, of Vicksburg, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Vicksburg. He was born Tuesday, February 1, 1938 in Benton.
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Johnson plays in Josh Hubbard Showcase

By JOFFRE WASHINGTON JOFFRE WASHINGTON
Sun,04/27/25-10:00AM, 1,517 Reads
Yazoo City Lady Indian senior E’kemii Johnson was selected to play in the 2nd Annual Josh Hubbard Showcase hosted by Mississippi State University guard Josh Hubbard. The annual event features some of the top talent in the state.
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