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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.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Yazoo City Public Service Commission employees Chad Whitworth, Jamie Leal, and Deyoung Haymer work together to put the giant Santa Claus together at the end of Main Street.

Last gas station in Holly Bluff destroyed by fire

After close to four decades of opening for business every day, Buddy Strong said he has no idea what he will do with himself after his Holly Bluff service station and hardware store caught on fire

City begins process of cleaning up fourth block of Main Street

Perhaps it was the abandoned building that recently collapsed into one of Yazoo City’s most traveled roads.

Deputies make a pair of drug arrests

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:06pm

Deputies were able to take a large amount of drugs off the streets with two recent arrests.

A traffic stop along Highway 432 led to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine.

Sheriff’s Department makes burglary arrest

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:04pm

An assortment of stolen goods and a stolen vehicle were recovered by Yazoo County deputies this week in two separate arrests.

Willie Williams was charged with burglary after he confessed to a burglary in rural Yazoo County to deputy Corey Freeman.

Naked Mann arrested after rampage

By AMANDA SEXTON FERGUSON AND JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:03pm

Shawn Mann is well known to Yazoo law enforcement officers with a history of drug-related incidents.

Now Winona authorities are familiar with him as well – probably more familiar than they would like.

Delays on parkway construction, Wal-Mart

By VERNON SIKES,

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Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:01pm

Construction workers on the Willie Morris Parkway have packed up and moved for now, but they will be back.

City questions park funds earmarked for bathroom repairs

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:15pm

Although the Parks and Recreation Department continues to operate within its tight budget, there was some concern over county officials directing how some funds should be spent.