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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs was on hand for the community-wide testing effort today in Lexington, where COVID-19 has hit hard.

Winstead named police chief

In a special called meeting Monday Jay Winstead was named chief of the Yazoo City Police Department.

State economist it could take two years to recover from recession caused by COVID-19

According to the state’s economist, it might take two years for the Mississippi economy to completely recover from the COVID-19 recession despite it being the shortest one on record.

City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to

Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.

Warrene Chisolm
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 09:11 PM

Warrene B. Chisolm Jones, 89, of Jackson passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at her residence. A homemaker she was of The Baptist Faith.
Francis William “Willie” Regan
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 04:12 PM

Francis William “Willie” Regan, 84, of the Freerun Community passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Merit Health Central Medical Center in Jackson. Retired as an Excavator Operator He was a communicate of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Catherine Brent
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 03:28 PM

Public viewing for Mrs. Catherine Jefferson Brent will be Friday, August 7, 2020 at Knight&Strong Funeral Home Chapel 203E Fourth St. Yazoo City Ms. 1:00 - 4:00p.m.
Immediate family Viewing will be 4:00 - 6:00p.m.
Graveside service will be Saturday August 8, 2020 at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City Ms.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Jerry Fraiser
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 02:51 PM

Gerald Paul “Jerry” Fraiser, 76, of Yazoo City passed away Tuesday August 5, 2020 at his residence. Jerry was a retired banker and served as Director of The Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce, a U.S. Air Force Veteran of The Vietnam War.
Lina Mitchell Farrish
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:36 AM

Lina Mitchell Farrish, 94, passed away on July 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Warner Robins, GA, after a long illness. A longtime resident of Yazoo City, MS, Lina moved to Warner Robins in 2005 to be near her daughter and extended family. Because of the Covid-19 virus, a graveside service will be scheduled in September for Ms.
Levee Board to hold public budget hearing
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 06:01 PM

The Board of Levee Commissioners for the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee District (the “Levee Board”) will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget and proposed tax levies for fiscal year 2020-2021 on August 13, 2
Testing in Lexington
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:06 PM

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs was on hand for the community-wide testing effort today in Lexington, where COVID-19 has hit hard. Testing continues tomorrow to help bring the spread of COVID-19 under control.
Secretary of State Warns New Businesses of “Certificate of Existence” Scams
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:07 AM

The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office continues to receive reports from the business community regarding a company using the fictitious name, MS Certificate Service.
MS Democratic Caucus says executive orders for returning to school didn’t go far enough
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 09:22 AM

The Mississippi Democratic Caucus issued the following statement regarding the governor's executive orders related to returning to school.
Governor launches workforce training initiative for individuals whose jobs were affected by pandemic
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 09:15 AM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced launch of the ReSkill Mississippi initiative (ReSkillMS) to help ease the economic burden and uncertainty this pandemic has created for our state's workforce.