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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.

Longtime Yazoo business owner Ann Arnett dies

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 10929 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:17 AM

Ann Arnett helped shape the downtown Yazoo City business community for over six decades.

Arnett, who retired and closed her Main Street jewelry store in 2019, died Monday at age 86.

Vaughan man charged with murdering girlfriend in his home

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 3703 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:09 AM

A Vaughan man is behind bars for allegedly shooting his girlfriend several times in the back of the head Sunday.

Anthony Simmons was charged with murder after he was arrested by deputies near Walker Road in the Vaughan community Sunday around 8 p.m.

Communications system added after pipeline rupture

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1334 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:06 AM

As a result of the gas leak and pipe rupture in the Satartia area last February, Denbury Enterprises is purchasing a mass communication system for Yazoo County.

Police make drug arrests while responding to curfew violation

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 937 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:02 AM

Two men were found with drugs and money in their possession after officers raided a pool hall open after the citywide curfew.

Legislature to reconvene Thursday, leadership to announce plan to help small businesses

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On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 03:33 PM

By agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi Legislature will reconvene the 2020 Legislative Session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Dendy signs with Delta State University

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1105 Reads
On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 01:31 PM

Blayke Dendy has enjoyed success in baseball on every level he has participated in so far.
Now he has a chance to compete for one of the top Division II college programs in the nation.
Delta State University Head Baseball Coach Rodney Batts announced that Dendy has signed with the Statesmen.

Ann Arnett

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On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 10:13 AM

Marjorie Ann Weller Arnett, passed away Monday, May 4th, 2020 in Tallulah, Louisiana at the age of 86.

Gunshots lead to drug arrests

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1005 Reads
On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 08:43 AM

Shooting rounds into the air may not have been such a good idea for two suspects who were later found with a large number of drugs, including the first possible possession of liquid THC case in Yazoo County.

Flooded roads create dangerous driving conditions

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 685 Reads
On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 08:40 AM

Turn around, don’t drown.
The safety slogan often shared in flood zones sums it up in the simplest terms, but many people aren’t getting the message.
In fact, some people regularly risk their lives by ignoring barricades and driving on flooded roadways.

Inmate dies from COVID-19 at Yazoo federal prison

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On Mon, 05/04/2020 - 06:14 PM

An inmate at the Yazoo City Federal Correctional Complex has reportedly died from COVID-19.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is reporting that an inmate from the USP facility has died. There are 49 inmates and four staff members reported to be infected with COVID-19 at the low security facility.

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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