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Congratulations to Belhaven University student Kimberly Haralson, of Benton, on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Haralson is among a select number of students named to the President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
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The 21 Club, Inc. donated toys and presents to the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services during the holiday season. Pictured are, from left, 21 Club members Toney Williams, Kenneth Washington, Diann Thompson (MDCPS), Ricky Harris, Zakiya Harris (MDCPS), Michael Phillips, Joffre Washington, and Cherry Fox.
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Yazoo County High School students joined teachers, school administrators, district leaders, and members of the Yazoo County School District Board of Trustees for a meaningful and educational visit to the Mississippi State Capitol during Yazoo City Day at the Capitol.
The visit provided students with a first-hand look at state government in action and highlighted the strong partnership between the school district and state leadership.
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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Markeiyanna Garnett of Pickens has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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The frigid temperatures last Monday morning could not keep several community members from remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Celebration. The Benton march concluded at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. More photographs appear on The Herald's Facebook page.
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Three bids were submitted to the city council last week for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will be reviewing the submitted bids that could lead the city of Yazoo City one step closer to beginning the renovation project to the center’s exterior wall, which has been in limbo for over five years. The submitted bids range from over a million dollars to about $200,000.
Those three bids submitted include:
United Restoration and Preservation, Inc; $1,530,000
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2 months 1 week ago
The following message is from MIchael Neely, General Manager of Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association
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The Yazoo community was well represented at the Mississippi Capitol last week at the third annual Yazoo Day at the Capitol, sponsored by the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. Nearly 200 citizens, leaders, and supporters traveled to Jackson to advocate for the priorities and progress of Yazoo County.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Public Health Committee meeting Wednesday.
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The Lady Mavericks of Manchester were blazing hot from behind the three-point arc Monday night against St. Aloysius, connecting on 11 long-range bombs en route to a 56-13 runaway victory over the Lady Flashes.
Leading the way was Ellie Carpenter with five three-pointers and a game-high 19 points.
Alley Grace Ables hit three from deep and finished the game with 17 points and Angel Rae Carpenter nailed one three pointer and scored 11 points.
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Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The college is expected to name its next leader in March. Current President Donzell Lee will complete his term in June.
Tougaloo College has named three finalists in its search for a new president. Donzell Lee, the current president, will complete his term in June.
The finalists are:
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2 months 1 week ago
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
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2 months 1 week ago
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
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A successful hygge begins with setting the proper vibe in your home. Afterall, it is your sanctuary – the place where you will relax and unwind.
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The Manchester Academy Mavericks were riding high for a half Monday night against St. Aloysius and appeared destined for a Senior Night win.
The Flashes, however, mounted a furious second half comeback and pulled out a ten-point, 50-40 victory.
Holding a 9-8 lead after one quarter, the Mavs began to pull away in the second quarter and, after outscoring St. Al 15-7 in the frame, led 24-15 at the half.
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The Benton Academy Raiders and Lady Raiders split against Newton Academy as the Lady Raiders picked up a 50-29 victory, and the Raiders dropped a heartbreaker, 64-62.
Lady Raiders 50
Newton 29
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Hunter Estes says Magnolia State lawmakers should not shy away from passing a strong conservative agenda, from education freedom to cracking down on fraud.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Mississippi is currently not among the growing number of states that allow high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits. That could change if legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) is signed into law.
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It is not the first time such legislation has been filed in the Legislature. Similar bills have been proposed and allowed to die for well over a decade.
State Rep. Jansen Owen (R) says the Mississippi Department of Education reports that nearly half of the school boards across the Magnolia State are either fully or partially appointed by city councils or county supervisors. He has filed legislation to make all public school board members elected.
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