Yazoo City, where the Delta meets the hills, was known for having the state’s first Negro owned and operated hospital. The institution in Yazoo City was the brain-child of the leader of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters, Tom J. Huddleston Sr.
Money continues to be a problem for the Parks and Recreation Commission with some park officials looking to the city’s cut in contributions as the source of the strain.
Following the death of former director Betty Reed, another director of the Gateway Community Development Corporation has been selected with Housing Authority Director Alpresteon Billings assuming the post.
But some are wondering if there is a conflict of interest.
The Yazoo City Municipal School District has been given four goals from the state to improve its failing status.
But some city leaders said it is time to “stop blaming the children” and look at the district’s salary scale and lack of certified teachers.
After months of planning and preparation, Yazoo City will be the host of a movie screening for the film Soul Damage.
Yazoo City native and author of Soul Damage, Maximus Wright, has been planning to host an event for the movie since it finished production.
SouthGroup Insurance Services is joining with Friends of Children’s Hospital for the 11th straight year to present the SouthGroup Make•A•Difference 5K Run/Walk on February 16, 2019 in Ridgeland.
George Brent Montgomery, 71, of Yazoo City passed away at his residence Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Beverly Ann McMaster passed away on January 31, 2019 at The Arbor in Ridgeland.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Fletcher’s Chapel Cemetery.
Daniel Wesley Powell, 27, of Yazoo City passed away at his home on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Funeral services were Monday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Powell was a sawmill equipment operator and a Baptist.
Charlene Dedwylder Ray, 84 passed away Monday, February 04, 2019 at the Nichols Center in Madison after an extended illness. Charlene was born April 1, 1934 in Clarke County, MS to Charles Edgar and Jewel Cooke Dedwylder.
