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Anna Riley Kelly flies high during the Manchester Academy vs. Benton Academy Pee Wee football game.

Indians win third straight with 36-13 victory

After dropping their season opener to Holmes County Central, Yazoo City High School has now rattled off three straight wins, including Friday night’s 36-13 win over Crystal Springs, to push their overall record to 3-1.

Mavericks remain unbeaten

The Mavericks of Manchester Academy continued their season-opening win streak on Friday night with a 56-20 win over Kemper Academy.

The win brought their overall record to 4-0.

Scrabble tournament brings competitors from several states

Around 50 competitors from several states competed in the Nita Scott Washington Memorial Scrabble Tournament over the weekend at the Hampton Inn in Yazoo City.

Pastor heads to the highways for Christ

The members of two United Methodist churches have a new pastor, and he is bringing a unique kind of ministry with him.

Indians prevail in the Battle of Yazoo

Defense was the name of the game in the Battle of Yazoo, and it ended up being a special teams play that allowed Yazoo City to break Yazoo County’s winning streak in this backyard rivalry matchup.

Aldermen seek fairness in nominations process

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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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.

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.

County Schools adjust to state budget cuts

By VERNON SIKES,

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Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:14pm

By VERNON SIKES

Herald Correspondent

City appoints new board members to PSC, parks

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:19am

City leaders made appointments to the Public Service Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission boards last week .

Marcus Straughter will serve on the Parks and Recreation Board, and Johnny Wilson will serve on the PSC Board.

CPA says city finances look good so far this year

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:17am

Although some city leaders have expressed confusion over the city’s current financial state, figures provided by accountants show everything in line.

Today's Top Stories

Aldermen seek fairness in nominations process

Man calls deputies, gets felony DUI

Deputies make a pair of drug arrests

Sheriff’s Department makes burglary arrest

Naked Mann arrested after rampage

Delays on parkway construction, Wal-Mart

City questions park funds earmarked for bathroom repairs

County Schools adjust to state budget cuts

City appoints new board members to PSC, parks

CPA says city finances look good so far this year

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