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Policing is a passion for Jones

After two decades behind the badge, Yazoo City native Thaddeus Jones takes pride in mentoring to younger police officers within the force.

State reports 439 new COVID-19 cases Saturday , 13 related deaths

Today MSDH is reporting 439 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 13 new deaths (one of which was on May 11, identified from death certificate reports).

MDEQ lifts Yazoo River water advisory

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Friday lifted a water contact advisory issued Fe

Third COVID-19 death reported in Yazoo County

A third death reported to be caused by COVID-19 has been reported in Yazoo County.

State reports 273 new cases of COVID-19

Today MSDH is reporting 273 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 new deaths (eight of which were from May 13-18, identified from death certificate reports).

Third COVID-19 death reported in Yazoo County

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:55 PM

A third death reported to be caused by COVID-19 has been reported in Yazoo County.

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Wednesday that a resident of a long term care facility has died. Long-term care facilities like nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in poor health.

Churches are essential

By Daniel Gardner , READ MORE > 747 Reads
On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 09:25 AM

What if mayors and governors had not ordered churches to close? Would churches have closed of their own accord? Probably some would have closed and some would not have closed. Churches are dynamic organisms more than organizations.

State reports 273 new cases of COVID-19

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 01:58 PM

Today MSDH is reporting 273 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 new deaths (eight of which were from May 13-18, identified from death certificate reports). Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 13,731 , with 652 deaths.

Miss Davis to wed Byrd on June 6

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 11:53 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Howard Davis of Hattiesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Emilie Margaret, to John Andrew Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Byrd of Yazoo City.

Hitt earns Doctor of Medicine Degree

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 11:47 AM

Mary Moses Hitt completed her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Medicine on May 8, 2020.

Two fatal accidents in Mississippi over holiday period

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:34 AM

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has concluded its 2020 Memorial Day Travel Enforcement Period.

The enforcement period along with the Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) safety initiative began Friday, May 22, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Monday, May 25 at midnight.

Aggravated assault arrests made in the city

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 666 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:08 AM

The Yazoo City Police Department has made several arrests connected to aggravated assault cases.
Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead said that the department has 25 aggravated assault cases since the beginning of this year’s first quarter. Of those, he said all suspects have been arrested or have an outstanding warrant.

State reports 10 more deaths from COVID-19 Sunday

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On Mon, 05/25/2020 - 01:24 PM

On Sunday the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 206 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 10 new deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 13,458, with 635 deaths.

There are currently 421 Mississippians hospitalized with COVID-19 infections.

James Grady Davis Jr.

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On Mon, 05/25/2020 - 11:48 AM

James Grady Davis Jr., 85, of Madison, formerly of Benton, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Yazoo City.

Now, more than ever, allow cottage food producers to earn as much as possible

By Brett Kittredge, READ MORE > 2510 Reads
On Sun, 05/24/2020 - 11:04 PM

The cottage food industry is a popular and growing slice of Mississippi’s economy. But as is usually the case, the state has not kept up with consumer demands in new markets and current laws are holding entrepreneurs in Mississippi back.

Policing is a passion for Jones

After two decades behind the badge, Yazoo City native Thaddeus Jones takes pride in mentoring to younger police officers within the force. He believes in dignity, community pride and dedicated service. It is a formula that he knows works, and it works well.

“With this being my hometown and for other officers from here, I want them to roll out the red carpet of service,” Jones, 43, said. “I want others to have as much passion and interest in doing a good job for Yazooans as I have in the past and currently.”

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