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Yazoo County wins District Championship

The Yazoo County Panthers were crowned the District 3-3A champions last week at Humphreys County after defeating O’Bannon 46-40 in . . .

James Kevin Ellis

James Kevin Ellis, 62, born Oct. 18, 1963 passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of . . .

The Thrill of Victory

Coach Dewayne Cupples gives Alley Grace Ables a hug during the Lady Mavericks’ celebration after securing the AA Division II . . .

Benton falls to Lamar in semis

Benton Academy’s sub-par shooting performance in last week’s State Tournament matchup with Lamar Christian couldn’t have come at a more . . .

Panthers Sign football scholarships

Yazoo County Panther football standouts Devon Fountain and Marlin Jones recently signed scholarships to continue their respective football careers. Fountain . . .

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    Ole Miss QB gets an assist

    Wed,02/18/26-11:38AM , 488 Reads 8,069 Statewide

    It looks as though quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will get to play one more year at Ole Miss. Part of us wants to shout hooray.

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    One Hog Down

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    There is one less wild hog to worry about thanks to Kash Pickens, 7, from his hunt earlier in the season. He is the son of Garrett and Jennifer Pickens.

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  • Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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    Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day

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    Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.

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Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

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The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well as raising the base student cost nearly $500 per student, among other provisions.

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