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Sat,11/09/24-2:00PM , 261 Reads. For four decades, Mary Sue Shipp served her community as the county tax assessor and collector. She was a devoted member of her church. Her heart always remained with her family. And she was a true servant with a loving heart and committed dedication. The community mourns her passing this week at the age of 82.
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By AL RANKINS. Wed,11/06/24-4:45PM , 17 Reads 1,251 Statewide. There is a lot of talk going on right now about the labor force participation rate in Mississippi. This rate, defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as “the population that is either working or actively seeking work,” is an important standard in our economic growth.
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3 days ago · Mon,11/11/24-2:00PM , 51 Reads. Paul Whitaker died a hero during World War II. The 24-year-old first lieutenant was posthumously awarded a Silver Star for the heroic actions leading up to his death. Whitaker was killed on Dec. 20, 1942 in New Guinea in the battle for Buna in the South Pacific. He died fighting under machine gun and sniper fire.
New warden named at local correctional facility
Tue,02/20/24-8:30AM, 859 Reads. A new warden has been named at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility with the arrival of Keith Brown, who brings military and correctional experience. Brown, along with former warden Chaz White, appeared before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to make introductions following Brown’s hire by ...
Yazoo man sentenced to 25 years for shooting - The Yazoo Herald
Apr 6, 2021 · Yazoo man sentenced to 25 years for shooting. On Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021, Yazoo City resident Ketterious Grove was sentenced in the Yazoo County Courthouse to 25 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Following a one-day trial April 1, 2021, a Yazoo County jury reached a unanimous verdict finding Grove guilty ...
Yazoo County Fair returns this week | The Yazoo Herald
Oct 13, 2023 · A week of family fun and entertainment approaches as the Yazoo County Fair sets up its annual showcase at the Fairgrounds Oct. 13-21. Martin McGraw, the chairman of the Yazoo County Fair Association, said that this year the organization will celebrate its 95th Anniversary, making it one of the longest consecutive running county fairs in the state of Mississippi.
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Cynthia JoAnn Norman. Tue,11/05/24-9:58AM , 77 Reads. Cynthia Joann Norman beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt died peacefully on October 30, 2024, after a prolonged illness relating to complications from abdominal surgery. Over 10 months, Cindy fought courageously despite enormous obstacles.
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Oct 30, 2024 · Visibility: 6 mi. Dew Point: 0°F. Moon Rise: 10:25 AM. Moon Set: 8:01 PM. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch ...