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Manchester Academy's girls basketball team picked up their first conference win this season after defeating Benton Academy 50-20 on Tuesday.

Parks Poe scores 31 points to lead MA to victory over Benton

The Manchester Mavericks basketball team is now 3-1 after securing a conference win over Benton Academy on Tuesday with a score of 55-44.

McGee's Mission: Firefighter gives back to Yazoo

A simple act of loving kindness is often all someone needs to do to make another person's day better.

A hug from Santa

Jase Patterson, 5, ran into the street to get a hug from Santa during the Yazoo City Christmas Parade. See Saturday's edition for photos from the parade.

Edwards named MVP in win over Murrah

Yazoo County senior guard Chloe Edwards was named game MVP after a recent Lady Panthers' victory over the Murrah Lady Mustangs. Edwards scored 19 points in the win.

Man charged with two counts of aggravated assault

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Sat, 02/13/2016 - 11:04am

A Yazoo City man is charged with two counts of aggravated assault after deputies say he attacked two women.

Dewayne McCullum, 30, is accused of stabbing one woman and beating another. The Yazoo Herald does not identify victims of crime.

Senate passes bill that would require appointed superintendents

By JASON PATTERSON,

Fri, 02/12/2016 - 9:22am

The Mississippi Senate approved a bill Thursday that would change the way the Yazoo County School District selects its superintendent.

Panther Swamp NWR reopens today

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

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Wed, 02/10/2016 - 10:41am

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will re-open to the public today.

City officials make school board nominations

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 02/10/2016 - 10:17am

After the school trustees received a certified letter requesting their resignation, the city council made nominations to the Yazoo City Municipal School Board.

School superintendent search resumes Feb. 17

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Tue, 02/09/2016 - 4:29pm

School board trustees will hold a special meeting in two weeks to pull the top candidates for the district’s superintendent post.

City seeking new street department director

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Tue, 02/09/2016 - 4:28pm

The city of Yazoo City will be searching for a new street superintendent after its former director has been moved into another position.

Yazoo Community Work Center to close

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Tue, 02/09/2016 - 4:26pm

The Yazoo Community Work Center’s days appear to be numbered, but county officials hope that inmates from the state side of the county jail can help fill the void.

County gets tough on road sign thieves

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:18am

Road sign theft is a widespread problem in Yazoo County, and emergency responders are afraid it’s going to cost someone’s life.

Yazoo Black History: Uncovering the man behind the Wash Rose building

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:16am

It is one of the oldest remaining commercial buildings in Yazoo City, having survived the Fire of 1904.

It is known as the Wash Rose building.

But few know the fascinating story behind the building’s namesake.

City School District seeks solution to Boys & Girls Club building problems

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:15am

The city school district is looking for the funding needed to repair the roof that is literally collapsing on top of the local Boys and Girls Club.

Today's Top Stories

Man charged with two counts of aggravated assault

Senate passes bill that would require appointed superintendents

Panther Swamp NWR reopens today

City officials make school board nominations

School superintendent search resumes Feb. 17

City seeking new street department director

Yazoo Community Work Center to close

County gets tough on road sign thieves

Yazoo Black History: Uncovering the man behind the Wash Rose building

City School District seeks solution to Boys & Girls Club building problems

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