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State reports 268 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

Today MSDH is reporting 268 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 28 new deaths (10 of which were from May 6 - May 27, identified from death certificate reports).

Myers earns Top Cop honor

Officer Sherry Myers, with the Yazoo City Police Department, was recently awarded the Top Cop honor, which highlights outstanding law enforcement officers across the country for actions above and b

Operation Encouragement

Yazoo Valley Electric delivered snacks and drinks for local hospital staff as part of Operation Encouragement.

Davis earns Grace Harris Memorial Scholarship

The Grace Harris Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 to honor a longtime employee of Yazoo County Farm Bureau, named Grace Harris.

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.

Hopson named Yazoo County band director

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On Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:46 AM

Lee Hopson has been named the Head Band Director of Yazoo County High School for the 2020-2021 school year. A graduate of Kossuth High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and The University of Mississippi, Mr. Hopson is no stranger to Mississippi bands and competitions.

State reports 173 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths, Sunday

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On Sun, 05/17/2020 - 12:49 PM

On Sunday the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 173 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 new deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 11,296, with 521 deaths. Currently there are 413 Mississippians hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Warren County shooting suspect arrested in Yazoo County, search continues in unrelated case

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On Sat, 05/16/2020 - 02:19 PM

A suspect in a Friday shooting in Warren County picked a bad time to be walking down Highway 3 with a gun in his hand.

Brian Greer, the suspected shooter in an incident Friday at a Bovina campground, was arrested by the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department just before noon Saturday.

State reports 322 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 17 deaths

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On Sat, 05/16/2020 - 12:33 PM

On Saturday MSDH is reporting 322 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 new deaths.

Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 11,123, with 510 deaths. Currently there are 428 Mississippians hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Park view ministry supports Yazoo firefighters

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On Sat, 05/16/2020 - 11:54 AM

Parkview Church of God’s Barnabus Group delivered packaged snacks to Yazoo City Fire Department Friday as a sign of support.

Suspected accomplice in Friday murder remains at large in Yazoo County

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On Sat, 05/16/2020 - 10:32 AM

The suspected accomplice in a murder Friday in Vicksburg remains at large after authorities searched for him late into the night.

Suspect described as search continues, may be armed

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:57 PM

The suspect Yazoo County deputies are searching for is described as a black male with shoulder length hair wearing red shorts.

He was last seen carrying a white tshirt in his hands and did not appear to be wearing shoes.

The suspect, whose identity hasn’t been confirmed, may be armed.

Yazoo County woman charged with murder, search under way for accomplice

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:06 PM

Yazoo County deputies are searching for a suspect believed to have helped a murder suspect flee from the scene of a crime in Vicksburg.

Summer McGee, 20, of Yazoo County is charged with the murder of 37-year-old Moses Lockett. Vicksburg police investigators believe McGee shot Luckett in the head Friday afternoon.

Holmes CC holds virtual graduation

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 08:28 PM

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holmes Community College decided not to hold the traditional on-campus commencement ceremonies this year and instead held a virtual ceremony on May 15.

Twins graduate at the top of the class at Yazoo City High School

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:11 AM

Twin sisters at Yazoo City High School graduated at the top of their class with both earning a 4.1 GPA. Lanisha Richardson was selected at the class Valedictorian, and Ron’nisha Richardson was selected as the class Salutatorian.

Sean Woodberry

Sean Woodberry, 27, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Sean was born on Friday, July 17, 1994 in Jackson to Sandra Hulitt and Lawrence Woodberry. Sean accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and joined Old King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Benjamin Hall. Sean graduated from Yazoo City High School in 2010. Upon completion of High School, Sean moved to Fort Worth, Texas and acquired his CDL license.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Earl Hewitt; and his maternal grandmother, Edna Wright.

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