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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.

Carter completes Practical Nursing program

Raven Carter of Vaughan was among those honored during the Pinning Ceremony for the graduating Practical Nursing (PN) Class of 2020 of Holmes Community College on June 24 in the McGowan Workforce T

Myers takes on several roles as an officer

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

Four street projects to begin in Yazoo City

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On Sun, 06/07/2020 - 05:34 PM

Four street projects within the city of Yazoo City, totaling about $153,000, are slated for overlaying in the near future.

Operation Encouragement brings hope to Yazoo

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On Sun, 06/07/2020 - 05:31 PM

As the community continues to learn how to live amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a local effort of churches and volunteers have shown that the message of love and the Holy Spirit can survive any silent enemy.

Robert Earl Kirk

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On Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:04 PM

Robert Earl Kirk, 41 of Starkville, Mississippi died Friday, June, 5 2020.

Protesting peacefully in Yazoo

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On Sat, 06/06/2020 - 07:45 PM

Carl Tart and Brianna Young display signs in support of George Floyd during a peaceful protest Saturday in Yazoo City.

Third party internet sales tax bill moves forward

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On Fri, 06/05/2020 - 02:26 PM

Mississippi is one of four states without a sales tax on third-party sales on the internet, but that could change if a bill that is headed to the Senate floor becomes law.

Holmes ranked No. 2 for best online college in Mississippi

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:50 PM

Holmes Community College was ranked #2 for Best Online Community Colleges in Mississippi by Optimal’s Guide to Online Schools. Optimal (formerly SR Education Group) has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. The company’s goal is to help students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

Beautiful Work: Yazoo native releases documentary

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1124 Reads
On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:42 PM

A Yazoo City native is making headlines in Mexico for her first film and documentary following the story of a Mayan midwife. There are even talks of major awards. But for Amanda Strickland, the biggest accomplishment of her work is preserving a way of life that is on the verge of extinction.

New telephone scam reported in Yazoo

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:31 PM

A Yazoo resident reported a new telephone scam this week that she said almost convinced her it was real.

Man charged with aggravated assault

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 697 Reads
On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:30 PM

A Yazoo City man is charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly planted a vase upside the head of another man during an altercation.
Robert Perry was arrested on Wednesday at around 10 p.m. after police officers responded to a disturbance at Fairview Apartments.

Ryan Dixon Milner

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:23 PM

Ryan Dixon Milner, 30, of Yazoo City passed away Wednesday, May 27.
He was born February 10, 1990 to Paul W. and Rosemary S. Milner.

Thankful to be from a hard working family

If you were to ask me what my biggest concern was a few years ago during the Fourth of July holiday, I would have probably told you it would be deciding what brand of barbeque sauce to use on our family chicken recipe.

This year marks a different Fourth of July.

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