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Farewell to a true American hero

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,04/05/19-11:51AM, 7,635 Reads
“They always ask you if you were scared. Of course we were. Anybody who said they weren’t scared was lying or sick in the head.” – William “Red” Sharbrough
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Alberta Hendrix Singleton

Mon,05/06/19-4:05PM, 7,631 Reads
Visitation for Alberta Hendrix Singleton will by Friday, May 10 from 3-6 p.m. at Scott Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 11 at Chapel Hill M.B. Church. There will be a wake from 11 a.m. until noon followed by funeral services. Burial will follow immediately.
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COVID-related death reported as Yazoo County tops 800 cases

Wed,08/05/20-3:09PM, 7,628 Reads
Yazoo County has recorded another death reportedly related to COVID-19 as the county topped 800 confirmed cases.
Yazoo County now has a total of 803 confirmed cases and 12 total deaths.
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Public housing to undergo $20 million project

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/23/18-3:22PM, 7,624 Reads
The properties within the Yazoo City Housing Authority will soon undergo a total of $20 million in renovations thanks to tax relief from the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors.
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Burglary suspects lead officers on high speed chase

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,04/03/18-4:55PM, 7,621 Reads
Two Yazoo County men are behind bars after leading deputies on a chase following a house burglary Monday afternoon. Bradley Platt, 39, was charged with felony fleeing, burglary, possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. Deyton Worthy, 18, was charged with burglary and possession of stolen property.
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CF Industries Issues Update on Incident at Yazoo City Complex

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Thu,11/06/25-11:19AM, 7,611 Reads
Following an explosion at CF Industries yesterday afternoon, CF officials have confirmed that “the incident has been contained, and all employees and contractors have been accounted for safely.”
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Editorial: Remembering a young champion

Thu,04/22/21-9:16AM, 7,608 Reads
This week we are among the many Yazooans mourning the loss of a young life after the death of Blake Coghlan in an accident.
No matter how hard we try or how much we think about it, we can’t understand why a life with so much promise had to end so soon. All we can do is pray for peace and comfort for all of those grieving this loss.
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You’re Gonna Miss Me (When I’m Gone)

By RONDA RICH RONDA RICH
Sat,11/05/22-10:00AM, 7,607 Reads
It was one of Mama’s favorite refrains. One that she used less than some but much more than others.
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Leave it on the cross

Wed,08/12/20-12:01PM, 7,604 Reads

Benton United Methodist Church has a cross on the front lawn where prayers can be posted. Many residents have pinned notes with personal prayers to the cross.
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John Thomas Jenkins

Wed,06/22/16-5:16PM, 7,600 Reads
John Thomas Jenkins was born on September 2, 1952 in Yazoo City and passed away suddenly in Lafayette, La. on June 4, 2016.

A private memorial service and celebration of John’s life was held on June 6 in Lafayette.
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