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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:43 AM

Runners take off in the Raider Run 5K at Benton Academy. Chastity Magyar (third from right) was the winner of the race.

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On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 01:08 PM

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cheer tryouts at Delta State University were held in a virtual format on May 20-21. With 18 potential candidates submitting videos to cheer coach Mary Elizabeth Evans, 13 were chosen to cheer on the Statesmen during the 2020-2021 school year.

Yazoo Sluggers go 4-0 to win Riverboat Rumble

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On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:43 PM

The Yazoo Sluggers were at it again this weekend. After a long, hot day the team went 4-0 to win the Championship in the Riverboat Rumble in Vicksburg.

State Champs

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On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 02:33 PM

The Yazoo Sluggers played six games in three days in the brutal heat over the weekend on the way to capturing the Grand Slam 10UA State Championship.

MS High School Activities Association to delay fall sports for two weeks

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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 04:23 PM

The MHSAA Executive Committee voted Tuesday to delay the Fall sports calendar two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Practice for cross country, swimming and volleyball can begin August 10 with competition among schools permitted starting August 24.

Bell signs with Itawamba Community College

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On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 10:12 AM

Yazoo County’s Chloe Bell signed a basketball scholarship with Itawamba Community College.

Fly High Coach

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 11:49 AM

A memorial celebration for the late Coach Gerald Peyton was held with the baseball field at Yazoo City High School being named in his memory. Friends, family and players who Peyton influenced were present during a ballgame played in his memory Saturday evening. More coverage of the beloved coach appears on page 8 of this edition.

Beloved coach and teacher Gerald Peyton dies

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On Mon, 06/08/2020 - 01:00 PM

Gerald Peyton, who inspired countless young people in his career in coaching and teaching, died Sunday.

State Champs get their rings

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 07:46 PM

Manchester Academy Headmaster and head football coach Bryan Dendy presents his son Dylan with his State Championship ring during a ceremony recognizing the 2019 championship team.

Wool folk Basketball Awards

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 07:42 PM

Woolfolk Middle School Basketball award winners for the 2019-2020 season were, from left to right, Coreon Thomas, Most Improved; Markeisco Collins, Most Dedicated; Damarion Winston, Offensive Player of the Year; Tamarion Hoover, Most Valuable Player; and Roosevelt Pittman, Sixth Man Award.

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