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The mission behind the Yazoo-based Gracewater ministry continues to grow with now over 200 people accepting Christ, 30 of those from the team’s most recent trip to Africa.

Police identify suspect in armed robbery and shooting

The Yazoo City Police Department has identified a suspect in an armed robbery where an employee at Popeye’s was shot on Tuesday.

Yazooans answer the call for homemade medical masks

With the COVID-19 crisis rampant across Mississippi, it was only a matter of time before healthcare professionals experienced a shortage of medical supplies such as masks, gowns,

Severe weather possible Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening across th

New telehealth app, drive-through specimen collection to speed COVID-19 testing

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is leading an effort to address the state’s community COVID-19 outbreak by offering triage for symptoms via a new smartphone telehealth app and collecti

"Certificate of Existence" scam targeting businesses

By The Yazoo Herald, READ MORE > 11 Reads
On Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:51

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office warns the business community of deceptive letters requesting a $90.50 fee to order certain business documents from the Secretary of State’s Office.

R.C. King

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On Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:11

Mr. R.C. King, 91, died February 18, 2020.

Funeral services were February 22 at Mt. Nebo Church with Rev. Curtis Strong officiating.

Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Knight & Strong Funeral Home.

Sandra Anne Seward Neeld

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On Thu, 02/27/2020 - 17:27

Sandra Anne Seward Neeld passed away February 25, 2020, peacefully in the company of her family at home in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Jeanne Santmyer

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On Wed, 02/26/2020 - 15:35

Margaret “Jeanne” Santmyer, 92, died February 24, 2020.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with services beginning at 11 a.m. Rev. Lauren Porter will officiate.

Burial will follow at Drew City Cemetery in Drew under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.

Mike Knott

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On Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:41

Charles Michael Knott, age 73, passed away Saturday February 22, 2020 at Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Born July 20, 1946 to Charlie Knott and Mildred Hudson Knott at King’s Daughters Hospital and lived his entire life in Yazoo City.

Quick response saved lives

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4 Reads
On Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:41

Over 40 people were taken to the hospital and 300 residents near Satartia were evacuated Saturday evening after a gas leak that appeared to have been caused by recent heavy rainfall.

Deputy hospitalized while saving others from pipeline rupture

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 10 Reads
On Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:20

Uncertainty and fear quickly circulated through rural Yazoo County last Saturday as a nearby gas leak sent over 40 people to the hospital and hundreds of people fleeing their homes.

Controlled gas release set for today is just routine maintenance

By The Yazoo Herald, READ MORE > 5 Reads
On Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:16

Southcross energy will be shutting down a natural gas pipeline in the Mechanicsburg this morning for maintenance.

The company will vent the line with a controlled release of natural gas. Residents in the area may hear a loud roaring sound when the gas is released.

Worried about coronavirus? Here's what you need to know

By The Yazoo Herald, READ MORE > 131 Reads
On Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:19

Chances are good that at some point, you’ve had some sort of coronavirus.

Josephine Williams Ledbetter

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On Sun, 02/23/2020 - 16:39

Josephine Williams Ledbetter, 89, of Yazoo City passed away Sunday February 23, 2020 at the Blake in Ridgeland. A Homemaker she was a member of Trinity Church.

Born March 7, 1931 in Yazoo City, she graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1948, and from Mississippi State in 1951 where she was a member of The Omega Sorority.

Police identify suspect in armed robbery and shooting

The Yazoo City Police Department has identified a suspect in an armed robbery where an employee at Popeye’s was shot on Tuesday.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Cole.

Yazoo Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to Cole’s arrest. Information can be reported anonymously at 746-TIPS.

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