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An inmate at the local federal prison was pronounced dead within his jail cell after being discovered unresponsive last weekend.
Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said Adrian Kordell McCleary, 28, was pronounced dead by Pafford paramedics, following multiple life-saving efforts.
Shivers said McCleary was found unresponsive by correctional officers about 12:10 a.m. st the Federal Correctional Institute Yazoo City Medium.
“Another inmate was also in the cell with him, but he was asleep and was awoken by officials upon the discovery,” Shivers said.
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Although the paperwork has not been finalized, city leaders have accepted a building donation that could be the answer for the future of a local Boys and Girls Club.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted the donation of the former Super 10 building, located at 508 N. Washington Street. Board Attorney Lilli Evans-Bass reminded the board awaits the deed execution to transfer the property over to the city of Yazoo City.
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The community mourns the passing of Phil Williams, a beloved local banker and civic leader, who passed away following an automobile accident in Yazoo County last week.
The accident occurred around 3:18 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 433 in the Bentonia area.
Williams, the driver of a GMC Canyon, was traveling northbound on Highway 49 when his vehicle collided with a school bus that was traveling westbound on Highway 433 through the intersection, according to Sheriff Jeremy McCoy.
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The Panthers and Lady Panthers soccer teams at Yazoo County recently played a tough match against the Cleveland Central Wildcats and Lady Wildcats. Pictured above, James Patterson maneuvers around a Wildcat defender.
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Manchester Academy picked up a pair of girls’ basketball wins recently with a win over Deer Creek and another win at Carroll.
The Lady Mavericks defeated Deer Creek 58-21, and picked up a 41-20 road win at Carroll.
Against Carroll, Ellie Carpenter and Alley Grace Ables led the way with 11 and 10 points respectively.
Angel Rae Carpenter added nine, Morgan Foster had seven, Avery Austin had three, and Maggie Day Ragland added one.
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Listed below are the scheduled exhibitors for the 2026 Yazoo County Livestock Show, which will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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It was a rival showdown last weekend with Manchester Academy and Benton Academy’s Pee Wee basketball teams meeting on the hardwood. Pictured above is Lady Maverick Molly Foster with a host of Lady Raiders closing in. MA walked away with the victory last Saturday at the final game of the Pee Wee season.
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President Trump is a master at keeping attention on himself, but when he goes too far he exposes himself to criticism.
Sometimes this is well deserved. A good example is the recent news that his Justice Department has issued subpoenas to leaders of the Federal Reserve over Senate testimony about the $2.5 billion cost of renovating the central bank’s 90-year-old building in Washington.
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In an indictment obtained by Pine Belt News, former Southern Miss men’s basketball player Arlando "Mo" Arnold was charged in a point-shaving scheme, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Arnold has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, two counts of aiding and abetting, and a count each for bribery in sporting contests, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi’s education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
The Mississippi Education Freedom Act passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a roll call vote of 14-11 down party lines.
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Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve. The family restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time on February 15.
Some places stand the test of time quietly and consistently. That’s the case with Crechale’s restaurant on Highway 80 in Jackson. When I was growing up in Jackson, it was one of many locally owned eateries that my family frequented. We ate at Primos, the Mayflower, the Elite, LeFleur’s, the Green Derby, the Rotisserie, Dennery’s, and Crechale’s. And while it wasn’t fancy, Crechele’s was always one of my favorites.
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Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday night at the renovated Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson Mayor John Horhn also presented her with a key to the city.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) made a stop in Jackson Wednesday night promoting her book, 107 Days, about the highs and lows of her 2024 presidential campaign.
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St. John says this year was a bit of an outlier, as you’ll see when you get to number one.
At the end of every year for the past 25+ years, I have listed my top ten dining experiences from the year that just wrapped. This year was a bit of an outlier, as you’ll see when you get to number one.
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Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
A pilot program gauging the effectiveness of AI use by teachers to help develop effective lesson plans is underway in Mississippi.
The Mississippi State Board of Education was updated on the program during last week’s meeting. Members were told how the new program is being used to develop more compelling instruction time in the classroom.
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The state senator said he doesn’t know of any other Democrats seriously considering a run for Secretary of State in 2027 but that could change when lawmakers return to the Capitol.
State Senator David Blount told Magnolia Tribune Tuesday morning that he will not seek the Secretary of State’s office in 2027.
Blount, who previously worked in the Secretary of State’s office, had been rumored in Capitol circles as a potential Democratic candidate for the statewide office.
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If there is one thing John Evans has figured out over the past fifty years, it is that small business requires an ongoing determination to keep figuring things out.
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It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.
The Mississippi Tourism Advertising Fund received $15.1 million in revenues in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of $440,000 over the prior year.
Of that, the Mississippi Development Authority expended nearly $13.5 million to promote tourism in Mississippi.
That was the word from the latest report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER.
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The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to find a letter from 101 business leaders from across the Magnolia State urging them to take bold action this session and seize the moment to expand education freedom for every child.
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