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Deputies arrested a fugitive and the woman helping him evade authorities this week, landing them both behind bars at the . . .

An afternoon shooting at a local apartment complex last week left both the victim and the suspect recovering from gunshot . . .

The Tri-County Academy Lady Rebels were crowned the 2021 MAIS Class 4A softball State Champions after defeating Clinton Christian, 10-4 . . .

The Tri-County Academy Rebels suffered their first loss of the season in a heartbreaking 19-18 loss to Adams Christian Academy . . .

Camilia McCullough has spent the last several days waiting outside of a hospital room, praying that her son recovers from . . .

Suspect killed during home invasion
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:32 AM, 5,757 Reads
A burglary into an occupied home in Yazoo City during the early morning hours led to gunfire, with the homeowner shooting and killing the home invader.
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Inmate hospitalized after stabbing, mother alleges negligence
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat, 10/16/2021 - 08:00 AM, 2,201 Reads
Camilia McCullough has spent the last several days waiting outside of a hospital room, praying that her son recovers from a stabbing assault.

Her 20-year-old son was stabbed three times and beaten with sticks. She said the beating was so severe, on top of the stab wounds, that he can still barely walk without her assistance.
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Stanley Melton
Wed, 10/13/2021 - 04:09 PM, 1,280 Reads
Stanley Kent Melton died on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Yazoo Rehabilitation Center. He was 67.

A native and lifelong resident of Yazoo City and born on February 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Marvin Ray Melton and Katherine Kirk Melton.
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Fugitive arrested, woman charged with abetting
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat, 10/16/2021 - 02:00 PM, 761 Reads
Deputies arrested a fugitive and the woman helping him evade authorities this week, landing them both behind bars at the local county jail.
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