Surrounded by loved ones, Idris Vernon “IV” Senior, 90, of Bentonia, was welcomed into eternal glory on January 19, 2026.

Singer-songwriter Ryan Lee Crosby calls his latest album an “authentically made modern-day analog field recording of a century-old blues tradition.” The new album, “At the Blue Front,” was released ...

Danger can strike when least expected, and first responders are always front and center when they're needed. But for Mississippians living in rural areas, rapid assistance can be challenging.Volunteer ...

Music journalist Betto Arcos goes to Bentonia, Mississippi, to get a music and history lesson from a storied musician and owner of one of the region’s remaining juke joints. Jimmy Holmes is the owner ...

The fire that destroyed the Bentonia fire station Saturday night remains under control. Firefighters from numerous departments responded to the incident. “I will have to say, the men and women from ...

Multiple fire departments are in the Yazoo County town of Bentonia battling a fire that has damaged the town's fire and police departments. A WAPT crew on the scene said that first responders are ...

Ethan Green, left, and Boone Brazil repair a downed power line on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Bentonia, Miss. (AP Photo/) ...

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Music journalist Betto Arcos goes to Bentonia, Mississippi, to get a music and history lesson from a storied musician and owner of one of the region’s remaining juke joints.