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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

Gerald Peyton made a difference in Yazoo

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 12:31 PM

Dear Editor
I was saddened to learn Sunday night of the passing of Coach Gerald Peyton.
Coach Peyton was one of the first people I got to know on a professional level back in 2008 while working as sports editor at The Yazoo Herald.

Ken Singleton

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:47 AM

James Kenneth “Ken” Singleton, 78, of Yazoo City, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1941 to Ruby Adams Singleton and Dewitt Singleton. He is proceeded in death by both parents, stepfather, Robert Moore, sibling Henry Singleton and one son, James Dewitt Singleton "Little Jimmie."

Miss Walker to wed Dixon

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:49 AM

Mrs. Anne Finch Walker of Batesville has announced the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Amy Kathleen Wallace Walker, to Alexander Rutherford Dixon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence Dixon of Yazoo City.

William P. “Bill” Woods

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On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 11:57 AM

William P. “Bill” Woods, 63, of Benton, MS, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson following a three and a half month battle with cancer.

A look at bill that have died and those still alive in the Legislature

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 570 Reads
On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 11:03 AM

A bill that could’ve helped cut regulations and another that would’ve banned public officials from appearing in public service announcements during campaign years were among some of the bills that died on a critical deadline in the Mississippi Legislature Tuesday.

Kenneth "Buddy" Woodard

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On Tue, 06/09/2020 - 11:34 AM

Kenneth “Buddy” Sayle Woodard, 85, died June 6, 2020 at the State Veterans Home in Jackson.
Mr. Woodard was born Dec. 10, 1933 in Black Hawk to Henry and Oma Robinson Woodard. He was a retired fire chief for Yazoo City, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church in Florence.

City votes 3-2 to extend 9 p.m. curfew

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On Mon, 06/08/2020 - 05:28 PM

The Yazoo City Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 to continue the city’s 9 p.m. curfew Monday.

Sixth COVID-19 related death reported in Yazoo County

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On Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:51 PM

Yazoo County has recorded a sixth death reported to be related to COVID-19.

On Monday the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the new death along with a total of 310 total confirmed cases in Yazoo County.

Heavy rain likely, storms possible

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On Mon, 06/08/2020 - 11:48 AM

As the center of Cristobal moves northward today, bands of heavy rainfall are expected.
This will fall over areas that have already received 2 to 4 inches of rain through this morning. With the bands, and additional 4+ inches are likely in focused areas which will result in flash flooding, some of which could be significant.

McCoy strives to inspire others

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 3665 Reads
On Sun, 06/07/2020 - 05:53 PM

When Ruthie McCoy was only nine years old, she had her first encounter with a police officer. Responding to a call at her neighbor’s house, the officers caught the attention of the young and impressionable girl.

Harold Craig Hood

Harold Craig Hood, 73, of Yazoo City passed away Friday July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was self Employed in Retail Sales, a U. S. Army Veteran, and a member of Mid Way Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; Elizabeth “Sissy” Hood, sons; Jim ( Melissa) Hood of Florence, and Duane (Julie) Dycus of Osyka, daughters; Christy (Jason) Bunn of Florence, Debbie Yates of Yazoo City, and Cathy Dycus of Yazoo City, brother Leslie Hood of Yazoo City, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

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