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Local musical legend Jamie Isonhood passes away

Whether he was playing in a small country church, on the main stage at a festival or in a packed . . .

City, county inmate debacle continues

The Yazoo County jail continues to receive bills for Yazoo City inmates being housed at facilities outside of the county . . .

DAR presents American History Teacher of the Year Award

The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the DAR American History Teacher of the Year Award . . .

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Latino: The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

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Jamie Earl Isonhood, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Jared Stuart
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jared Slater Stuart, a man of humor, perseverance, and learning. Jared was born on January 27, 1987, and transitioned out of this life on March 26, 2026.
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Willie Maples Jr. has served as the library assistant at Yazoo City High School for the past 25 years. The Yazoo City native said he enjoys working at the same school he attended in his youth, adding that he encourages the next generation about the importance of an education.

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Maples has served as library assistant for over two decades
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Mon,04/06/26-11:00AM , 2,428 Reads
The photograph is proudly displayed at the front counter of the Yazoo City High School library. Under the title of Employee of the Month, is a photograph of Willie Maples Jr. with a contagious smile and a helping spirit shining through his picture.
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Yazoo mourns loss of beloved educator
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The community mourns the loss of JoAnne Collins, a beloved former educator and community servant, who recently passed away at 90 years old.
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Photo by Jack Ryan. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Todd Jackson, left, of the Hattiesburg-based Area Development Partnership, is pictured with Pike County Economic Development District executive director Jill Busby, McComb Rotary Club member Charlie Lewis and Rotary president Becky Buie.

How Hattiesburg improved economic development

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

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