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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs was on hand for the community-wide testing effort today in Lexington, where COVID-19 has hit hard.

Winstead named police chief

In a special called meeting Monday Jay Winstead was named chief of the Yazoo City Police Department.

State economist it could take two years to recover from recession caused by COVID-19

According to the state’s economist, it might take two years for the Mississippi economy to completely recover from the COVID-19 recession despite it being the shortest one on record.

City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to

Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.

It will soon be easier for military spouses to work in Mississippi
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On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 09:59 AM

Rather quietly, the state legislature unanimously passed a bill that will break down barriers to work for military families in Mississippi.
How to keep your summer energy bills from soaring
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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 04:45 PM

Summertime brings sunshine and sweltering temperatures, but it doesn’t have to send your energy bill soaring.
MS High School Activities Association to delay fall sports for two weeks
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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 04:23 PM

The MHSAA Executive Committee voted Tuesday to delay the Fall sports calendar two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Practice for cross country, swimming and volleyball can begin August 10 with competition among schools permitted starting August 24.
26,000 Mississippians estimated to have recovered from COVID-19
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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 01:14 PM

Today MSDH is reporting 862 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 23 deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 37,542, with 1,272 deaths.

Note: A death previously reported in Union County was in error, and the county's total deaths has been adjusted from 12 to 11.
Branch named Officer of the Quarter
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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 09:42 AM

Officer Joseph Branch, with the Yazoo City Police Department, was recently named the Quarter Office of the second quarter of 2020. This award recognizes Yazoo City Police Department employees who have provided exemplary service to the community or performed in a manner worthy of recognition.
Lillie Mae Hilderbrand
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On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 05:30 PM

Lillie Mae Hilderbrand, 72, of Bentonia passed away Monday July 13, 2020 at St Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital. A Homemaker she was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.
Carolyn Lammons Kirk
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On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:53 PM

Services for Carolyn Lammons Kirk, 86, of Natchez, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 09, 2020 at her home, will be held at Laird Funeral home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11am with Rev. Doug Broom officiating.
Yazoo County at odds with Holmes Community College over millage rate
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1250 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 01:44 PM

After fulfilling their end of a 15-year bargain, the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors is not satisfied with the push from Holmes Community College for more money outside of its original agreement.
Funny Farm
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On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 01:38 PM

Fletcher Davis and Knox Ellis were all smiles while they fed the animals from Davis Farm during a petting zoo at First United Methodist Daycare.
Johnson earns award for excellence in the arts
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1298 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:34 PM

When Stacey Johnson was a child, she could often be found forming balls of clay she found outside into small figurines and other imaginative pieces. With art curriculum not readily available within her school, she found peace among the dirt and clay on her own.