City gets property owners' attention
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 4:28pm
As the city continues to press harder with unkempt properties, some owners are taking heed to the city’s recent approach.
Library to host summer reading program
By THE YAZOO HERALD,
Wed, 05/27/2015 - 10:17am
From June 1 through June 30, the Ricks Memorial Library will hold a Summer Library Program.
Children who read 10 books will receive a prize (while supplies last). Come by the library to pick up your reading sheet today.
City pays overdue taxes
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Wed, 05/27/2015 - 9:48am
The International Revenue Service took almost $47,000 in interest and penalty fees off of Yazoo City’s payment in connection with its unpaid taxes to the federal government.
Harold C. Kelly
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Fri, 05/22/2015 - 8:40am
Harold C. “Hardwood” Kelly, 91, died May 21, 2015, at his home in Yazoo City.
Dr. Marion Sigrest
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Thu, 05/21/2015 - 8:22am
Dr. Marion Lane Sigrest, 85, died May 19, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center Yazoo. Formerly King’s Daughters Hospital, Dr.
Benton dollar store robbed again
By JASON PATTERSON,
Tue, 05/19/2015 - 4:12pm
Employees at the Dollar General survived a terrifying ordeal after being tied up and robbed at gunpoint Saturday night.
Brent digs deeper with test scores
By VERNON SIKES,
Tue, 05/19/2015 - 4:11pm
Following one city leader's inquiry regarding why so many Yazoo City third-graders failed to pass the required state reading assessment, Assistant Superintendent Lucille Lovette said Thursday that many children are already behind when they enter kindergarten.
City must address problems with parks that received grants
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:11pm
The city of Yazoo City has until the end of the month to bring two local parks up to code before action is taken by the state.
Faith-based events planned to bring community together
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:10pm
A number of faith-based events are in store over the next few months in an effort to unite the Yazoo community through prayer and fellowship.
Aldermen seek fairness in nominations process
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:08pm
An alderman said it’s time for equal ward representation on the city’s various committees and boards.
Alderman Ron Johnson said he is not pleased with the way the Board of Mayor and Aldermen conducts its nomination process.
