Henry J. Williams Jr.
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Wed, 08/14/2019 - 5:21pm
Henry Jernigan Williams Jr., 83, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Yazoo County man charged with attempted murder
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:14am
A Yazoo County man is accused of attempting to murder a female after a heated argument inside a Bentonia home.
LC Collins, 47, was charged with attempted murder. And investigators said more charges could be added following an initial appearance in court.
Man pleads guilty to arson, thefts
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:12am
A Yazoo County man pleads guilty to a number of crimes ranging from arson to grand larceny to fleeing from deputies.
Bradley Platt, 40, admitted his guilt to a range of charges involved with two separate incidents on the day his trial was scheduled to begin.
Mayor says safety issues with public pool are costing the city
By JASON PATTERSON,
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:09am
Mayor Diane Delaware said the public pool at the Wardell Leach Recreational Complex is not being operated in a safe manner, and it's costing the city money in insurance fees.
Annual Oakes House Banquet set for Saturday
By THE YAZOO HERALD,
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 8:54am
The Board of Directors of the Yazoo County Fair and Civic League Inc., along with Board President Joffre Washington, are pleased to announce that Saturday, August 17, 2019, has been selected as the date of the Oakes Center Annual Banquet.
Vivian Merkle
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Mon, 08/12/2019 - 7:55pm
Vivian Nerine Merkle, 99, of Gulfport, formerly of Yazoo City passed away Friday August 9, 2019 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be Saturday, August 17 at 1 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery with Elder Brian Chisolm officiating.
Tommy Ray Harper
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Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:00am
One of the secrets to life that people in Mississippi have perfected, is the gift to bring “home” with us wherever we go. If there was ever an individual who embodied this gift, it was Tommy Harper.
City's proposed budget includes 3 mill tax increase
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:11am
Based on the recent budget proposal, the city of Yazoo City will increase its taxes by three mills pending a public hearing in two weeks.
Church burglary suspect arrested
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:51am
A man suspected of burglarizing a local church allegedly attempted to escape from a deputy as he was being brought back into Yazoo County in custody.
Chadwick Johnson, 24, was charged with burglary of a church, attempted escape and disorderly conduct.
Runoff election set for August 27
By JASON PATTERSON,
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:50am
Most local primary elections were settled Tuesday night, but voters will return to the polls on Aug. 27 for a runoff.
Senate District 22
In the Democratic Primary there will be a runoff between Joseph C. Thomas and Ruffin Smith.
