Both Yazoo City and Yazoo County kindergartners scored slightly less than the state average in their kindergarten readiness assessment scores.
In preparation for the 2020 election, Yazoo City native Mike Espy announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate this week.
Deputies need the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who is considered Yazoo County’s Most Wanted.
Jody Tate, who is a habitual offender, led deputies on a high speed chase before crashing his vehicle and running into the woods.
Preparations are under way for the annual Yazoo City Christmas Parade, and there are a few changes that citizens need to be aware of this year.
The city of Yazoo City will hold the parade on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Oh Christmas Tree.”
John Copeland wipes tears from his face at times while talking about the U.S.S. Heywood, a former World War II cargo-passenger liner he served on for three years.
To Copeland, the Heywood was more than a ship in the military’s amphibious forces.
The late Griffin Norquist Sr. was a dedicated family man, a true gentleman, a committed attorney and an unselfish community leader.
But he was also a hero.
Regina Browne Burns, 86, of Yazoo City passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Martha Coker Green House Homes.
Rea Thomas Waters, 86, entered the gates of Heaven on November 8, 2019.
Visitation is Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, with service at noon at Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City. Graveside service and fellowship is at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
One sitting supervisor was defeated while the remaining supervisors vying to keep their posts held onto their seats in this week’s county election.
This month, two sites in the Yazoo Delta area will be among 5,000 drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25.
