Bubble gum bandit popped by police, gets stuck in jail
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Wed, 05/04/2016 - 9:30am
Things just got sticky for the Bubblegum Bandit as local police officers put an end to his spree of burglaries.
Yazoo youth basketball league set to begin second year
By JASON PATTERSON,
Tue, 05/03/2016 - 4:44pm
After a successful first season the Yazoo Youth Basketball League is gearing up for an even better second year.
The league is open to girls and boys ages 5-13.
Woman accused of conning local charities
By JASON PATTERSON,
Tue, 05/03/2016 - 4:43pm
A Yazoo County woman is charged with false pretense after soliciting donations for a fire in a home she had already moved out of.
Her husband is also charged with setting that fire.
Edwards named new superintendent
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 9:02am
Dr. Darron Edwards was named the new superintendent for the city school district this week.
Reading tests scores improve at McCoy Elementary
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 9:02am
Recent test scores show progress made within McCoy Elementary School, a feat that school leaders said has taken years to accomplish.
Interim Superintendent Lucille Lovette said the third grade reading scores have increased by 18 percent.
Alderman says West Second Street is out of control
By JASON PATTERSON,
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 8:58am
Ward 3 Alderman Gregory Robertson said that lawlessness is out of control on West Second Street.
Aldermen still not cool with air conditioning bids
By JASON PATTERSON,
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 8:56am
For a second straight meeting, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen did not accept any of the bids to replace the heating and cooling system at the Yazoo City Police Department.
Former police officer charged in pool hall shooting
By JASON PATTERSON,
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 8:49am
A former Yazoo City police officer is now the suspect in a shooting.
Yazoo City police officers responded to Jay’s Pool Hall on Broadway shortly after midnight Saturday.
City to require earlier closing for all establishments where alcohol is served
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Wed, 04/27/2016 - 8:48am
All Yazoo City businesses will soon be required to stop serving and allowing the consumption of alcohol at midnight seven days a week.
Business will also have to be closed with everyone off the premises by 1 a.m.
Superintendent candidates share their vision
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 8:45am
From improving student achievement to encouraging parental involvement, a variety of topics were addressed during Monday night’s meet-and-greet with the top two candidates for school superintendent.
