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Beautiful Work: Yazoo native releases documentary

A Yazoo City native is making headlines in Mexico for her first film and documentary following the story of a Mayan midwife. There are even talks of major awards.

Investigators seeking to shine new light on three unsolved murders

There are a number of crimes that go unsolved within Yazoo City.

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.

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.

Where most people see problems, Ramsay sees an opportunity

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:40 AM

Most of the progress currently seen on the southern end of Main Street involves old buildings being torn down, but there’s one notable exception.

Stephen Ray Gordon

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:32 AM

Stephen Ray Gordon, 56, of Bentonia passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Merit Central Medical Center in Jackson.

Mr. Gordon was a warehouse manager for FED EX and a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Gordon.

Mayor says she will not tolerate abusive language in city meetings

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:25 AM

Mayor Diane Delaware said that city officials may not always agree on everything, but she will not tolerate abusive language.
Delaware said she was referred to as “woman,” during a previous board meeting, and she considered the term to be insulting.

95-year-old woman charged with shooting at neighbors after chasing them with pipe

A 95-year-old woman was arrested last weekend after she allegedly shot at her neighbor shortly after chasing them with a pipe.

Otesia Harper, of Yazoo City, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a confrontation with her neighbor last Saturday.

Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead said the incident sparked from an altercation between Harper and her neighbor, which led to Harper allegedly attempting to attack her neighbor with a pipe.

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