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Yazoo County’s Alzavian Shelton won a state title Saturday in the 275 weight class at the 3A Powerlifting Championship at the Coliseum in Jackson.

Local students join honor society at Holmes CC

Yazoo County residents Josie Harris, Bruce Ruschewski and Sarah Hardy took part in the Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony on the Goodman Campus.

Panthers win second straight district title

The Yazoo County Panthers are now back-to-back district champions after three wins last week.

Two tornadoes hit Yazoo County

Two tornadoes hit the southwestern portion of Yazoo County last weekend with residents continuing clean-up efforts as they brace for more potential weather Thursday.

Base Hit

Elsie Patterson gets a hit for the Diamond Divas in softball action last week at the Wardell Leach Recreational Complex.

Passion Week arrives at Parkview

Parkview Church of God is celebrating Passion Week with a variety of Easter programs dedicated to bringing visitors closer to Jesus Christ.

Broken unit sparks heated debate

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 11/27/2015 - 11:32am

It may have been chilly in the building, but the city council got heated in the discussion to repair the heating and cooling system within the police department.

Varner says city needs to consider splitting duties of street department

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Fri, 11/27/2015 - 11:31am

One city alderman said it’s time to divide the street department into two separate branches because it’s simply too much to get the job done.

Raked leaves must be bagged in the city

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 11/27/2015 - 11:30am

With the fall season comes loose leaves, but the city street department would like to remind the public of the ordinance surrounding their disposal.

Woman killed in Sunday morning accident

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 11/25/2015 - 8:53am

A woman was killed in an automobile crash Sunday morning on Highway 3.

Vinodra Sandifer, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene after her vehicle was struck by a log truck.

Alderman says math scores are unacceptable

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 11/25/2015 - 8:52am

Not pleased with the most recent state test results, one city alderman said it’s time for the city schools to either improve or get rid of what he says are incompetent teachers.

City to pursue grant to restore historic hospital

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 11/25/2015 - 8:50am

The idea of restoring a local decaying historical site was tossed around with the possibility of Yazoo City acquiring a Brownfield grant.

But the price tag may still be too hefty.

City schools enter state contract for superintendent search

By VERNON SIKES,

Thu, 11/19/2015 - 8:48am

Yazoo City school officials kicked off the school district's search for a new superintendent Thursday with a presentation from Dr. Mike Waldrop, executive director of the Mississippi School Board Association (MSBA). Members of the school board will meet at 10 a.m.

Attendance remains a problem in city schools

By VERNON SIKES,

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Thu, 11/19/2015 - 8:46am

In the Nov. 12 Yazoo City school board meeting, Interim Superintendent Lucille Lovette said that one of the district's major concerns is seeing that the students come to school on a regular basis.

Second student dies from accident

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Thu, 11/19/2015 - 8:37am

Two days after the tragic car accident involving two Benton Academy students, the driver Mallory Williams died in a Jackson hospital.

Benton Fire Protection District improves to Class 7

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Thu, 11/19/2015 - 8:36am

Residents in the Benton Fire Protection District are about to enjoy some better fire insurance rates.

District 2 Supervisor David Berry announced Friday that the protection district has gone from a Class 9 to a Class 7.

Today's Top Stories

Broken unit sparks heated debate

Varner says city needs to consider splitting duties of street department

Raked leaves must be bagged in the city

Woman killed in Sunday morning accident

Alderman says math scores are unacceptable

City to pursue grant to restore historic hospital

City schools enter state contract for superintendent search

Attendance remains a problem in city schools

Second student dies from accident

Benton Fire Protection District improves to Class 7

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