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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.

Prayer gathering to be held on the steps of the Courthouse Oct. 15
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On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:36 AM

The Yazoo City Ministerial Association will be hosting a prayer gathering on the steps of the Yazoo County Courthouse next month.
U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven University the prestigious title of Best Regional University 2020.

U.S. News Awards Belhaven University Top Honors for Best Regional University 2021
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On Sun, 10/04/2020 - 09:56 AM

U.S. News & World Report released their 2021 Best Colleges list and awarded Belhaven University a top ranking for best regional university in the South. This is the sixth time the University was recognized for its excellence in higher education, and its ranking was significantly higher this year.
Are long lines waiting for your driver's license a thing of the past?

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY’S “SKIP THE LINE” PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE STATEWIDE
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On Sat, 10/03/2020 - 10:37 AM

Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell said, “We are excited to announce that the 'Skip the Line' program is now available statewide.
Reginald Lee “Dino” Dean
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On Sat, 10/03/2020 - 10:21 AM

Graveside services for Reginald Lee “Dino” Dean, 70, of Greenwood, and formerly of Yazoo City, will Wednesday, Oct. 7, at noon at Glenwood Cemetery.
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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 10:46 AM

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Editorial: Progess on COVID-19 in Mississippi
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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 09:51 AM

There is much good news to report in Mississippi regarding the slowdown in the COVID-19 epidemic. While no one can claim the battle is won — there are still too many infections and deaths reported each day — it’s definitely fair to say things are better than they were this summer.
Most state agencies are asking for a small increase in their appropriations for fiscal 2022, which starts July 1. Photo illustration by Steve Wilson.

Most state agencies requesting slight increases in appropriations for next fiscal year
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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 09:02 AM

With the exception of Medicaid and the Institutes for Higher Education and several others, most state agencies will be asking for slight increases in their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

Each summer, the budget cycle for Mississippi state agencies begins as agency directors put together their budget requests.
Scottie Scheffler hits from the 12th tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Aug. 27, at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Scheffler takes aim at Sanderson trophy
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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 04:46 PM

By Rick Cleveland/Mississipppi Today

So my task today: Pick a winner for the PGA Tour’s $6.6 million Sanderson Farms Championship to be played Thursday through Sunday at Country Club of Jackson.

Trying to choose a single winner from among a field of 144 might best be described as a fool’s errand. Nevertheless…
Mississippi Republicans choose new party chairman
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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 03:58 PM

Members of the Mississippi State Republican Party Executive Committee today voted to name Coast businessman Frank Bordeaux to succeed Lucien Smith as Chairman. Smith served as Chairman for three years and chose not to seek another term.
Yazoo welcomes CARQUEST
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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 11:55 AM

CARQUEST of Yazoo City, located at 390 N. Jerry Clower Blvd., opened on Aug. 7 and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 28. The owners of CARQUEST are Jimmy and Adrienne Parker of Benton. They both retired this year from the Yazoo City Municipal School District after 25 years of service.