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Two suspects behind bars on murder charges

Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges. Xzavian Gainwell and Tylan Johnson, both 19, remain in custody at the . . .

The blessings Pappy gave me will remain a lifetime

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Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Applications Now Open for 2026-2027 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting applications for the . . .

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Shooting leaves one man dead
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,03/09/26-2:46PM , 14,667 Reads
A 22-year-old man is dead following a shooting at a local apartment complex about an hour ago.
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Two suspects behind bars on murder charges
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,03/11/26-10:17AM , 2,915 Reads
Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges. Xzavian Gainwell and Tylan Johnson, both 19, remain in custody at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility on murder charges.
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Bell tower may have led to fire station collapse
By JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,03/07/26-10:00AM , 1,077 Reads
An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
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Charles Davis
Wed,03/11/26-10:43AM , 970 Reads
Charles Clayton Davis passed away on March 7, 2026.
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Yazoo City, 39194, MS

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Current Temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 82°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM

Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 51%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°F
Moon Rise: 2:20 AM
Moon Set: 11:56 AM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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