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How Hattiesburg improved economic development

A Hattiesburg official discussed how better relationships between elected officials, along with financial aid from local businesses, has led to . . .

Honor Jamie Isonhood by living like he did

If you’ve lived in Yazoo for very long you’ve probably been blessed to hear Jamie Isonhood perform. It might have . . .

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Linwood Elementary School announces third nine weeks honor roll

Superintendent’s List D’Avante Nelson Grades 3-5 Principal’s List A’Ryiah Brown; Mariah Crozier; Rishard Edwards, Jr; Zaiden Journigan; Summer Patrick Grades . . .

Brown, Porter vie for Miss 21 Club

The 21 Club Inc. will have their Annual Scholarship Drive Sunday, April 26, 2026. Contestants this year are Yazoo County . . .

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    First Methodist Church welcomes Rickman family

    By JAMIE PATTERSON
    Wed,04/08/26-2:00PM , 1,892 Reads

    First Methodist Church of Yazoo City welcomes its new pastor to spread the Word and faithful teachings within its church family and the community.  
    With a love for a small town and its tight-knit atmosphere, Jeffrey Rickman and his family already feel at home in Yazoo and are excited to embark on their new chapter.

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    Yazoo native rises from humble beginnings to success

    By JAMIE PATTERSON
    Wed,04/08/26-3:00PM , 1,719 Reads

    Born and raised in Yazoo County, Kiara Gainwell is proof that purpose can rise from humble beginnings. Owner of Bare Skin Aesthetics in Ridgeland, she never forgot her roots as she continues onto the next chapter of success and purpose. 

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    Buxton is the perfect person who combines safety with family at Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association

    By JAMIE PATTERSON
    Wed,04/08/26-8:34AM , 1,257 Reads

    The first thing you notice when you step inside Paul Buxton’s office at Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association is photos of his family.
    He beams with pride when he talks about his wife and daughter, and there’s a good chance you’re going to be laughing along with him when he shares the latest story about his two grandsons.

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    Local musical legend Jamie Isonhood passes away

    By JASON PATTERSON
    Sat,04/11/26-10:00AM , 1,031 Reads

    Whether he was playing in a small country church, on the main stage at a festival or in a packed club in Memphis, Jamie Isonhood always played with the same passion.
    Isonhood, who died on Easter Sunday at age 82, traveled all over the country playing music. The local legend was a prolific performer who had his own signature style.

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Greenwood Leflore Hospital announced Monday that it could close in June even while it continues to negotiate a deal for another health-care system to take it over.

Hospital could close in June

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Mon,04/13/26-2:04PM, 88 Reads

Greenwood Leflore Hospital says it could close in two months even while it continues to negotiate a deal for another health-care system to take over the financially teetering hospital.

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