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On Sun, 04/18/2021 - 01:21 PM

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Holaday Trammell passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at her residence. Born November 12, 1936 to Louise and B.A. Holaday. Peggy grew up in Louise, MS where she attended Louise High School where she was active in their three consecutive basketball championships.

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Ida Louise King Kent

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On Sun, 04/18/2021 - 10:53 AM

A Graveside Service for Ida Louise King Kent, of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm Monday, April 19, 2021 at Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 2:00 pm until the time of the service.

Mrs. Ida Louise King Kent, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2021.

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MDE Extends Wright's contract a superintendent for three years

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Jermall Wright will continue to guide Yazoo City’s public schools for at least another three years.
The Mississippi Department of Education Board voted unanimously this week to extend Wright’s contract as superintendent of the Mississippi Achievement School District for three years.

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"We have the dirtiest town that I have ever seen in my life" Resident talks trash to city council

By Jamie Patterson, 1,673 Reads

A lifelong Yazoo City resident told the city council that Yazoo City was the “dirtiest town” she had ever seen in her life. She waited five weeks for trash to be collected in her neighborhood, and she said that it should be considered abuse if the current city leaders did not resolve the problem.

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Deputies seek help finding missing man

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On Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:04 PM

The Yazoo County Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing person.
John Anderson, 54, was last seen walking in the Wallace Road area of the Vaughan community. He was walking while wearing gray sweat pants and without shoes when last seen on April 15.

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Shirley Wagner Chapman

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On Fri, 04/16/2021 - 11:54 AM

Shirley Wagner Chapman died at home in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on April 14, 2021. Born on August 7, 1921, in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, she was the daughter of Vera (Cochran) Wagner and Joseph Wagner. She attended the University of Grand Rapids, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Covenant Christian Honor Roll

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On Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:47 AM

First Grade
all As:
Presley Austin
Amelia Davis
Kaidence Dent
Addalyn VanGorder
Harper White

First Grade
all As & Bs:
Skylar Carpenter
Aida Creel
Lilly Davis
Peytlin Savell

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Sheriff says Yazoo City is in a state of emergency with low police numbers

By Jamie Patterson, 4,065 Reads

Taking on the role as interim police chief, Yazoo County Sheriff Jacob Sheriff asks the public for prayers and cooperation as he continues to tackle the high crime rate within the community.

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Opinion: Thirty percent of excess deaths not Covid caused

By Wyatt Emmerich, 4,619 Reads

From the start of the Covid epidemic, I felt like “excess deaths” was the key statistic to follow.

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Woman sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter

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On Wed, 04/14/2021 - 01:47 PM

A former Yazoo County woman has been sentenced to 20 years with 15 to serve after being convicted of manslaughter in a case involving the death of her father.

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