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It’s hard to imagine why anyone would pass a stopped school bus, but it happens every school day on city streets and rural roads throughout Mississippi.

Man charged with drive-by shooting in rural Yazoo COunty

A suspect remains behind bars after he allegedly fired shots into the home of his girlfriend in rural Yazoo County.

Yazoo Cup Tournament

The Yazoo Country Club hosted Benton Country Club and Holmes County Country Club on September 26 and 27 for the annual Yazoo Cup golf matches.

Monday meeting could direct additional street repairs in the city

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting for Monday that will include a discussion about considering additional streets to repair in the city.

Police make drug arrests in the city

After a team of firefighters responded to an unattended pot of hot dogs on the stove, police officers executed a search warrant that led to a major drug bust.

Bobby G. Ward
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On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 01:52 PM

Bobby G. Ward, 72, died Oct. 10, 2020 at Durant Healthcare Nursing Home.
County jail employees considering going on strike
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 3,142 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:04 PM

A guard at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility said that if county leaders don’t take their pleas for help seriously, a strike is in the works.
Remembering Whitey and Mickey
By Charles Dunagin, READ MORE > 312 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:57 AM
State auditor reminds me of Mabus as auditor
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On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:22 AM

In the case of Shad White, looks are definitely deceiving.
The clean-cut 34-year-old state auditor for Mississippi looks more like a junior insurance salesman than one of the most aggressive watchdogs of the public’s money in more than three decades.
Report card for the presidential debates
By Walter Patterson, READ MORE > 177 Reads
On Sun, 10/11/2020 - 11:29 AM

I am surprised that Joe Biden showed up for the debate last Tuesday night, but he fooled me. Biden has been one of the most reclusive presidential candidates in history, and every bone in my body kept telling me that he would find an excuse to bug out at the last minute.
Sometimes you don’t realize the value, Yazoo friends...
By Rev. Royce Lott, READ MORE > 7,158 Reads
On Sun, 10/11/2020 - 11:17 AM

I grew up with an old saying, “Sometimes you don’t realize what you have, until it’s gone.” The older I’ve grown the more I’ve realized the truth in this simple statement. If you’ve never had health issues, you cannot imagine the value of a physically sound body.
Yazoo County volleyball heading for playoffs
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On Sat, 10/10/2020 - 03:05 PM

The Lady Panthers Volleyball Team goes on the road to Tylertown to play in the first round of the MHSAA Volleyball playoffs on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m.
A group of Mississippi physicians is supporting Initiative 65 to legalize medical marijuana.

Mississippi Doctors Support Initiative 65 for Medical Marijuana
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 03:47 PM

A group of Mississippi physicians have come out in support of Initiative 65 which legalizes medical marijuana. There statement is below:
County taking steps to ensure safe election
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:32 AM

Yazoo County is taking steps to help keep voters safe during the upcoming elections.
The Board of Supervisors approved a request by Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman Monday to hire a company to clean and sanitize polling places at a cost of $4,800. The county will be reimbursed by the Secretary of State’s office.
Victims describe alleged shooting incident, sheriff says hate crime charges haven't been ruled out
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 08:36 AM

The two suspects charged with shooting at two juveniles during a chase bonded out of jail last week as Sheriff Jacob Sheriff said his department seeks to determine if the incident is considered a hate crime.