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By LaKeadra Coffey
Choctaw Plaindealer
An Attala County man has been charged with second-degree murder and an enhanced charge for using a switch in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man in an act many are calling “senseless.”
Right before the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Day, Weir Police Chief Dillion Cates said Kentavious Merritt, 24, allegedly shot and killed Caden Yarbrough, 19, of Weir.
Merritt has been charged with second-degree murder and possession and/or use of a machine gun conversion device.
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By staff reports, Winston County Journal
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WInston Guards
Winston Guards #2643, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5;30, at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. For further information, call 662-803-9437.
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SANDRA EARLEEN MILES
JANUARY 31, 1949 — DECEMBER 16, 2025
Sandra Earleen Miles, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, December 20 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Oswalt and Bro. Rickey Culberson officiating. Visitation was the day of the service at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment immediately followed the service in Ellison Ridge Cemetery.
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BELL, DAVALYN, BM, 7/21/1993; SIMPLE POSSESSION, 12/19/2025, MHP
CARTER, KEVIN D, WM, 11/28/1967; DUI 1ST OFFENSE, 12/22/2025, MHP
DAVIS, MARQUANDA D, BF, 5/3/1975; HOLD DETAINER, 12/21/2025, MHP
HALBERT, DEQUARIS, BM, 12/1/2025; DUI 1ST OFFENSE, 12/21/2025, MHP
HAYNES, J’QUAY A, BM, 10/9/2003; DUI 1ST OFFENSE, 12/17/2025, MHP
HICKMAN, CORNELIUS, BM, 10/15/1996; DUI 1ST OFFENSE, SEATBELT VIOLATION, SIMPLE POSSESSION, WINDOW TINT, 12/19/2025, MHP
HUNT, MICHAEL L, BM, 4/15/1972; DUI 1ST OFFENSE, 12/18/2025, MHP
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Authorities are investigating a death reported just after midnight involving a gunshot wound, according to Choctaw County officials.
The Weir Police Department and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating the incident.
Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman said a 19-year-old male was transported to Choctaw Regional Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound. Coleman said he was called to the hospital’s emergency room shortly after midnight, around 12 a.m.
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Photo by Russell Hood, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
By Russell Hood
The Webster Progress-Times
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By Russell Hood
The Webster Progress-Times
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Article Written by: Molly C Nicodemus, PhD
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Article Written by: Molly C Nicodemus, PhD
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GREGORY KENT PAYNE
OCTOBER 28, 1964 — DECEMBER 17, 2025
Gregory Kent Payne age 61, passed away at his residence in Maben, Mississippi on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Gregory was born on October 28, 1964, in Tupelo, Mississippi to Kent Miller Payne and Brenda Joyce Scarbrough Payne. He was employed in retail until becoming disabled due to illness.
Gregory is survived by his wife, Lynda Morgan Payne of Maben, Mississippi; his father, Kent Miller (Elva Kay) Payne of Starkville, Mississippi.
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Connie Burtman of the Webster County Extension Office has been named 2025 Mississippi State University Extension Service Northeast Region Office Associate of the Year. Presenting her the award on Dec. 12 is Regional Extension Coordinator Lance Newman.
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Dec. 19
Skylar Ramagos, DOB 07-20-95, WM; Webster County SO: court-ordered time.
Phillip Stewart, DOB 07-05-85, WM; G24/MHP: DUI-first.
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Gray Cooper, DOB , DOB 06-15-83, WM; Webster County SO: contributing to the neglect of child by allowing the child to be present around the illegal use of drugs.
Brandi Harris, DOB 06-04-78, WF; Webster County SO5 AND SO7: failure to appear.
Laci Brown, DOB 10-23-95, WF; Webster County SO: child, contributing delinquency or neglect.
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East Webster High School varsity cheerleaders are state champions in the 2025 Varsity All Girl Non-Tumble 1A-4A Division. EWHS Varsity Cheer won its division in the MHSAA Cheer and Dance State Championships on Dec. 13 at Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.
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The Webster Progress-Times
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