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Drugs and rifle found in vehicle after high speed chase

Yazoo deputies assisted in a high-speed chase from a neighboring county this week that landed one man in jail after drugs and a weapon were discovered in his vehicle.

Suspect charged in 2019 murder of Nathan Smith

An accused murderer is behind bars after a tip from a concerned citizen led police officers to his whereabouts this week.

Phil Williams elected to Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors

Philip C. Williams, Bank of Yazoo, Yazoo City, has been elected to a 3-year term on the Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors.

Holmes CC releases fall dates

Holmes Community College’s Fall 2020 full-term day and evening on-campus classes will begin on Aug. 17 as scheduled.

Brief chase leads to drug arrest

A routine traffic stop led to a brief chase and struggle with a suspect on Broadway in Yazoo City last Saturday.

We're in a helluva mess Yazoo

By Rev. Royce Lott, READ MORE > 4871 Reads
On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:50 AM

Oh, loosen up your corset!

Randa Hancock Buster

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On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:29 PM

Randa Ellen Hancock Buster of Flora passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2020 at the age of 59.
She was fortunate to have both of her sons at her bedside.

County giving away masks Thursday

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On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 01:33 PM

The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors is sponsoring a Community Mask Give away on Thursday July.

They will give away one mask per person while supplies last.

Locations and times:

District 3 Road Barn on Thomas Street 4pm- 530 pm

ND Taylor Gym on Lamar Ave 12pm-2pm

Tri Community Fire Dept 5pm-7pm

With a stroke of the pen, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 09:35 PM

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press

Gov. Reeves signs bill retiring state flag

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 07:27 PM

Tonight, Governor Tate Reeves held a ceremony to sign House Bill 1796, which retires the current Mississippi state flag and creates a commission to design a new one that will be voted on in November.

Heat advisory issued for Yazoo County

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:23 AM

Yazoo County Alert:Increasing heat stress is expected today through Thursday, mainly the western half of the area. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s, and heat indices will climb near 105 degrees. Make sure to stay hydrated!

Kinneth Wayne Hope Sr.

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On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 03:59 PM

Kinneth Wayne Hope Sr., 73 of Yazoo City passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 at The Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson.

Employed in construction, he was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife Kay Hope, son Kinneth W. Hope, Jr daughter Patience Mitchell, 3 grandchildren, and sister-in-law Dorothy Hope.

Elise M. Williams

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On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 03:51 PM

Elise M. Williams, 87, of Byrum formerly of Bentonia passed away Sunday June 28, 2020 at Willow Creek Retirement Facility in Byrum. A Homemaker she was a member of Pocahontas Baptist Church.

The right and left agree: Facebook must reform

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 194 Reads
On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 11:03 AM

Where does most of the ill feeling, rumor mongering and blowing out of proportion using half-baked facts in our local communities occur? We all know the answer — Facebook.

Appointments to boards serving the people should be based on qualifications – and nothing else

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1547 Reads
On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:57 AM

Mayor Diane Delaware and I may not always agree on everything, but I believe she is 100 percent correct that the city needs to select individuals to serve on public boards based on their qualifications rather than friendships or popularity contests.

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