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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.

Raider Run

Runners take off in the Raider Run 5K at Benton Academy. Chastity Magyar (third from right) was the winner of the race.

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 Frazier
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 02:51 PM

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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.
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.
COVID-related death reported as Yazoo County tops 800 cases
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 04:09 PM

Yazoo County has recorded another death reportedly related to COVID-19 as the county topped 800 confirmed cases.

Yazoo County now has a total of 803 confirmed cases and 12 total deaths.
Johnny Washington
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 03:50 PM

Visitation for Johnny Washington will be Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at Shaffer & Collins Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Governor issues statewide mask mandate
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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:28 PM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two new executive orders to delay public school reopenings in target counties and establish a statewide mask mandate in the ongoing fight against this unprecedented pandemic.