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Kathy Wilkinson Stone of Forest passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 80.
Kathy was born in Utica on March 19, 1945. She joined the workforce in 1964 as a secretary for Ergon Inc., then Lampton Oil Company. Up until the week of her passing, Kathy remained a steady, encouraging presence and a beloved part of the Ergon family.
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The Mississippi Free Press (MFP) article on the Jackson water authority bill repeats a familiar and misleading narrative that blurs the failures of the past with the hard choices we are making now to stabilize this system and return it to accountable, local control. Our administration is focused on a simple goal: securing long‑term, sustainable funding for water operations in a structure that is subject to state ethics and procurement laws, and answerable to the people who pay the bills every month.
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The Mississippi Free Press (MFP) article on the Jackson water authority bill repeats a familiar and misleading narrative that blurs the failures of the past with the hard choices we are making now to stabilize this system and return it to accountable, local control. Our administration is focused on a simple goal: securing long‑term, sustainable funding for water operations in a structure that is subject to state ethics and procurement laws, and answerable to the people who pay the bills every month.
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The Mississippi Free Press (MFP) article on the Jackson water authority bill repeats a familiar and misleading narrative that blurs the failures of the past with the hard choices we are making now to stabilize this system and return it to accountable, local control. Our administration is focused on a simple goal: securing long‑term, sustainable funding for water operations in a structure that is subject to state ethics and procurement laws, and answerable to the people who pay the bills every month.
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Delta State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 President's List.
These students achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Local student include Shelby Allen, of Bentonia a Health Care Administration major; and Elizabeth Carpenter, of Yazoo City a Accountancy major.
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Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)’s Hope Gala was held at the Westin in downtown Jackson. The evening started with cocktails, a reception and silent auction. The dinner, live auction and Fund a Cure followed with an After-Party later that evening.
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1. UMMC reopens clinics after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center says their clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on February 19.
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1. UMMC reopens clinics after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center says their clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on February 19.
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Billy Joe Franklin Sr., 84, of Bentonia, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Franklin.
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The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is starting off the year’s celebration of America’s founding 250 years ago with a display at Ricks Memorial Library.
Throughout this next year, there will be state and national celebrations of how our Founding Fathers and other Patriots fought and died to establish this greatest country called America.
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Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)’s Hope Gala was held at the Westin in downtown Jackson. The evening started with cocktails, a reception and silent auction. The dinner, live auction and Fund a Cure followed with an After-Party later that evening.
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Delta State University announces its Fall 2025 Dean’s List.
Each semester, undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits and a grade point average of 3.50-3.79 are recognized on the Dean's List.
Local students include Bella Boggan of Yazoo City; Julia Bunch of Yazoo City; and Henry Miller of Yazoo City.
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Lee University congratulates Max Weldon of Yazoo City, MS, on earning Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester.
Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Max!
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Lee University congratulates Max Weldon of Yazoo City, MS, on earning Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester.
Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Max!
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Lee University congratulates Max Weldon of Yazoo City, MS, on earning Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester.
Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Max!
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Reverend Curtis Strong, pastor of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Yazoo City, delivered an opening prayer to the state Senate on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the invitation of Senator Joseph C. Thomas, Sr., who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann guided lawmakers through the day’s agenda.
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Kash Pickens, 7, was happy to show off his buck during this recent hunt with his father. He is the son of Garrett and Jennifer Pickens.
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The Delta Regional Authority recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to support 11 critical infrastructure projects across the region, including the Public Service Commission of Yazoo City.
Provided through the Community Infrastructure Fund, this funding program is designed to address unmet basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and flood control needs for DRA communities within the lower Mississippi Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.
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