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The City of Jackson today announced the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department. RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts and Wendell Watts were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country, which was narrowed to seven semifinalists and then to the current group of four finalists through a structured, multi-stage review process. To support this critical leadership search, the City engaged the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a nationally recognized police research and policy organization.
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Kamari Taylor, of Yazoo City High School, recently paid a visit to the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to thank them for their donation towards the Magnolia Sports Association All-Star Game. Taylor will play at the game on Dec. 26-29 at East Central Community College.
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Kamari Taylor, of Yazoo City High School, recently paid a visit to the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to thank them for their donation towards the Magnolia Sports Association All-Star Game. Taylor will play at the game on Dec. 26-29 at East Central Community College.
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The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Alma Ellis, Carroll Ellis and Ginny Weilenman.
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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible county employees and their families who are pursuing higher education in Mississippi.
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Miranda Guion and Brandon Bryant were united in marriage on November 15, 2025 at Parkview Church of God’s Lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Candace Book of Yazoo City and Greg Guion of Canton. She is the granddaughter of Sonny and Pat Taylor of Yazoo City and John and Shelby Book of Yazoo City.
The groom is the son of James and Paula Bryant of Yazoo City. He is the grandson of Gail Landrum of Morton and Ruth Speed of Forest.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi presented its 49th annual Chimneyville Craft Festival at the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. All exhibitors in the festival were juried members of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild.
The event kicked off with the Preview Party at the craft center. The evening included booths with the members’ work, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music from Bill Ellison. Attending the event were (from left) Sherry Williams and Betsy Folmar.
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Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
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Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
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Randall Coleman retired from his dutites of Constable Post 1 and was recognized by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for his 26 years of service to the community. Honoring Coleman at their meeting, are, from left, Supervisors Charles Westmoreland, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Coleman, Wayne Womack, and Mitchell Chatman.
, Evan Sellers was joined by his family and friends as he was appointed to serve as Interim Constable for Post 1. Sellers will fufill the duties as interim until the general election in November.
After more than a quarter-century of dedicated service to Simpson County, William R. “Randall” Coleman has officially retired from his role as Constable of Post 1, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, steady leadership, and community commitment.
Coleman, a long-time resident of Mendenhall, stepped down at the end of 2025 after 26 years in office — a tenure marked by respect from colleagues, community members, and local officials alike.
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Dear Editor,
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
Overview of themes
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used a speech to the Stennis Press Forum on Monday to declare the state in its strongest fiscal and educational position in memory, while urging lawmakers to build on recent gains with new spending on teachers, infrastructure, cybersecurity and rural services. Below is a summary of the talk produced by Perplexity AI followed by the entire transcript of Hosemann's talk.
Overview of themes
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