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A state of emergency in Yazoo City has been declared by city leaders due to the shortage of certified patrol officers at the police department.
The declaration was accepted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its November board meeting. That resolution states that the board “hereby find that conditions of extreme peril to safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Yazoo City, Mississippi, as a result of the shortage of certified patrol officers currently employed by the City…”
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Catholic Charities hosted its 21st Journey of Hope Luncheon at the Country Club of Jackson, highlighting the non-profit’s 62 years of helping those in need within the state of Mississippi.
Guest Speaker was Fr. Burke Masters. Fr. Burke serves as the Chicago Cubs chaplain, played baseball at Mississippi State and played in the College World Series in 1990. More than 550 people enjoyed hearing his inspiring story.
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Fourth through eighth grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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Fourth through eighth grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Fourth through eighth grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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A thoughtful column on the Mississippi Today website laid out a couple of education ideas that have nothing to do with the pending school choice proposal that would allow families, with state assistance, to enroll their children in whatever school they wish.
Bradley Roberson, superintendent of the Oxford School District, wrote that a state lawmaker challenged him: “If not school choice, then what?” Roberson has a couple of good ideas worth considering. Anything like them would transform education in Mississippi.
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A thoughtful column on the Mississippi Today website laid out a couple of education ideas that have nothing to do with the pending school choice proposal that would allow families, with state assistance, to enroll their children in whatever school they wish.
Bradley Roberson, superintendent of the Oxford School District, wrote that a state lawmaker challenged him: “If not school choice, then what?” Roberson has a couple of good ideas worth considering. Anything like them would transform education in Mississippi.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
A thoughtful column on the Mississippi Today website laid out a couple of education ideas that have nothing to do with the pending school choice proposal that would allow families, with state assistance, to enroll their children in whatever school they wish.
Bradley Roberson, superintendent of the Oxford School District, wrote that a state lawmaker challenged him: “If not school choice, then what?” Roberson has a couple of good ideas worth considering. Anything like them would transform education in Mississippi.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Dr. Edward Harold Fisher, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away December 10, 2025. Visitation was Friday, December 12, 2025, in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Jackson. A graveside service was held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Oxford.
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Dr. Edward Harold Fisher, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away December 10, 2025. Visitation was Friday, December 12, 2025, in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Jackson. A graveside service was held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Oxford.
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Dr. Edward Harold Fisher, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away December 10, 2025. Visitation was Friday, December 12, 2025, in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Jackson. A graveside service was held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Oxford.
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Supporters of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area recently gathered for the annual HFHMCA House Party at the Kennington’s Mansion in Belhaven. The event brought together community members and partners to celebrate the mission of building safe, affordable homes for local families.
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John Erik Alexander Olson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Houston.
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John Erik Alexander Olson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Houston.
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John Erik Alexander Olson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Houston.
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The Benton Academy Raiders and Lady Raiders split a pair of contests last week, going 2-0 against Mt. Salus and 1-1 against St. Aloysius.
The Lady Raiders defeated Mt. Salus 54-17 and St. Aloysius, 63-28.
The Raiders posted an 82-50 win over Mt. Salus before falling to St. Aloysius 68-51.
The Lady Raiders are now 11-3 while the Raiders sit at 1-5.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
The Benton Academy Raiders and Lady Raiders split a pair of contests last week, going 2-0 against Mt. Salus and 1-1 against St. Aloysius.
The Lady Raiders defeated Mt. Salus 54-17 and St. Aloysius, 63-28.
The Raiders posted an 82-50 win over Mt. Salus before falling to St. Aloysius 68-51.
The Lady Raiders are now 11-3 while the Raiders sit at 1-5.
By Joffre Washington on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The Benton Academy Raiders and Lady Raiders split a pair of contests last week, going 2-0 against Mt. Salus and 1-1 against St. Aloysius.
The Lady Raiders defeated Mt. Salus 54-17 and St. Aloysius, 63-28.
The Raiders posted an 82-50 win over Mt. Salus before falling to St. Aloysius 68-51.
The Lady Raiders are now 11-3 while the Raiders sit at 1-5.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition.
Mississippi state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition, making the final tally 51 to 46.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition.
Mississippi state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition, making the final tally 51 to 46.
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