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Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
Memphis-based SouthWorth Capital Management announced Monday that it was acquiring American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM) and its family of companies headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi.
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Lt. Governor Hosemann touted the legislation on social media after the vote, saying, “State government should be efficient, accountable, and focused on results, not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy.”
With only one question about funding, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation by unanimous vote Monday afternoon that could eliminate nearly two dozen boards deemed “obsolete.”
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Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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Sidney Arlen McCloskey, 90, of Yazoo City, MS departed this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, after a long battle with dementia.
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Samuel “Sammy” Flowers, 72, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Alton C. Flowers and Gladys Price Taylor.
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Lois Halford Kinnison Long joined our Lord on January 16, 2026, in the Madison County Nursing Home in Canton. A graveside service was held January 19, 2026 in Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.
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The Grenada Campus of Holmes Community College held their Practical Nursing Pinning on Dec. 10 in the Corey Forum on the Grenada Campus. Two Yazoo County residents , Toni Cage and Brittany Hubbard, were recognized during the ceremony.
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From its start with just three buildings to its current role as a multi-campus educational leader, Holmes Community College is celebrating 100 years of preparing students for success. It is a milestone that honors a century of history while also celebrating the college's dynamic future.
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Congratulations to Candace Smith of Yazoo City on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Smith 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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Caleb Cotten, 3 years old, killed this deer hunting with his dad Tre Cotten in Lexington.
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Caleb Cotten, 3 years old, killed this deer hunting with his dad Tre Cotten in Lexington.
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Caleb Cotten, 3 years old, killed this deer hunting with his dad Tre Cotten in Lexington.
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
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1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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