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Ever since the closing of Cindi's Gifts of Distinction, the bright purple building on the corner of Jefferson Street and Main has seemed empty, leaving a blank space in the colorful business...

Bell and Scott named to All-Star Team

The 2019 Mississippi Sports Medicine North/South All-Star basketball games will be played March 23, 2019 at the A.E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College.

Ann Arnett retiring after decades of business downtown

For the last sixty years, ornately framed engagement pictures of local brides and newlyweds have been featured on the registry table inside the front window at the Arnett Jewelry Store on Main...

Lady Indians fall in shootout with Greenwood

Antinaya Brown goes up for two points in Yazoo City’s 53-47 loss to Greenwood.

Ellzey's Estate: Late local icon's impressive antique collection goes on sale this week

John Ellzey’s mind was like a treasure chest full of historical information, and many Yazooans turned to him when looking for details about local history.

Simmons bids farewell

After over 20 years of service, Bill Simmons recently had his last day on the job at Simmons Tire in Yazoo City.

Man calls deputies, gets felony DUI

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:07pm

If you call deputies for assistance, it might help if you are not three times over the legal drinking limit.

Billy Westbrook was charged with a felony DUI.

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.