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Myers takes on several roles as an officer

When it comes to law enforcement, Det. Sherry Myers juggles several roles behind the badge.

The Yazoo Country Club is training the next generation of golfers this week during its Junior Golf Camp.

YCFD helps Parks and Recreation prepare for painting

Members of the Yazoo City Fire Department assisted the Yazoo Recreation Commission in pressure washing the basketball court at Roy Campanella Park in preparation for the Commission's repainting of

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

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press

Gov. Reeves signs bill retiring state flag

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 Novembe

Miss Taylor to wed Self on September 12

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On Wed, 06/24/2020 - 11:52 AM

Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Taylor, Jr., of Natchez, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Pepper Dorothea Taylor to Mr. William Wesley Self, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Patrick Sandlin of Oxford, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Marion Burford Self III of Oxford.

Flowers carries Yazoo in a low turnout contest

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:15 PM

Neither candidate for the Republican primary runoff for the Second Congressional District did any significant campaigning in Yazoo County, and the turnout reflected that.

Brian Flowers carried Yazoo County with 245 votes to Thomas Carey’s 113.

A letter to my friend, my brother, my ace

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:40 AM

Peyton Brown,

Suspects charged with Stephen Matory’s murder

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 03:18 PM

Two suspects have been charged with the murder of Yazoo native Stephen Matory.

XaJavier King, 19, is charged with murder and aggravated assault. King is charged with shooting Matory at Summer Park Apartments on June 18.

George Truett Duncan Jr.

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 02:57 PM

George Truett Duncan Jr., 70 of Benton passed away at his residence Sunday June 21, 2020. A warehouse Manager for C. F. Industries he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Yazoo City.

Investigators continue to search for two men wanted for questioning in connection to murder cases

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 12:13 PM

Authorities continue to search for two wanted fugitives who are both possibly connected to murder cases.

Bobby McGee and Desmond Robinson remain on the run from local authorities.

Pair charged with deer camp burglary, man charged with stealing truck

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 697 Reads
On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 11:39 AM

A pair of burglars are behind bars after they allegedly stole several items from a hunting camp in rural Yazoo County. Warrants were quickly issued for their arrests after the stolen items were found by investigators sitting on their front porch.

Auditor says MDE raised graduation rates by changing how rates were calculated

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 354 Reads
On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:41 AM

A report by Mississippi state Auditor Shad White’s office accuses the Mississippi Department of Education of meeting graduation goals by changing how it calculates the graduation rate.

Republican Primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 23

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On Sun, 06/21/2020 - 05:22 PM

With neither candidate running strong campaigns in Yazoo County, many local residents may be unaware there is an election on Tuesday.

There is a Republican primarily runoff, however, to decide who gets the substantial challenge of taking on longtime incumbent US Rep. Bennie Thompson in the November general election.

James Edwin Taylor

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On Thu, 06/18/2020 - 02:30 PM

James Edwin Taylor, 80, of Bentonia passed away Tuesday June 16, 2020 at The Baptist Medical Center – Yazoo. A retired Truck Driver for Miller Transporters he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Suspect accused of stabbing cousin with screwdriver

Two suspects involved in separate incidents are wanted by the Yazoo City Police Department in connection to altercations that led to stabbings over the weekend.

While one incident involved a victim being stabbed with a screwdriver by a belligerent suspect, the other incident is being classified as an attempted murder due to the severity of the victim’s injuries.

As of press time, William Taylor and David Wright remained on the run.

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