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Lady Mavericks earn shutout victory at Benton

The Manchester Academy softball team defeated their rivals at Benton Academy on Tuesday, with a shutout score of 11-0 across five innings. This improves the Lady Mavericks season record to 11-1 o

Raiders win big in season opener

JB Middleton on the run in Benton Academy’s 28-0 win at Porter’s Chapel to kick off the 2019 football season. All area high school teams will be in action this Friday.

Annual Oakes House Banquet

The annual benefit banquet for the Oakes African American Cultural Center was held over the weekend at the L.T. Miller - H.A. Scott Community Center. Remona Suttlar was the keynote speaker.

Although it’s only the first week of school at Covenant Christian School, learning is already taking a fun turn.

Lady Mavericks win big in district opener

The Manchester Academy Lady Mavericks won their first district game on Monday, shutting out Greenville St. Joe 13-0 in four innings.

Sale offers glimpse into the history of the Marylena Dress Shoppe

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 2:29pm

Just mentioning the Marylena Shoppe in Yazoo City sets locals on a tour down memory lane with stories of elegant Southern women, fine apparel and twirling fabrics amidst a French Settee.

Kid's Fishing Rodeo Saturday at Panther Swamp

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Tue, 05/10/2016 - 4:22pm

The annual Kid’s Fishing Rodeo at Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge returns on May 14.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. and includes a fishing rodeo for kids, bb gun and bow shooting activities and other events.

Man murdered at his home

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Fri, 05/06/2016 - 3:57pm

A Yazoo City man was found murdered at his home on West Eleventh Street Tuesday afternoon.

Anthony Terrell Tyler, 36, is believed to have been killed Tuesday or late Monday evening.

National Day of Prayer Thursday

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Wed, 05/04/2016 - 9:32am

Yazooans are invited to join together to pray for our community on Thursday during a ceremony honoring the National Day of Prayer.

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

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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

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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,

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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

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Fri, 04/29/2016 - 8:58am

Ward 3 Alderman Gregory Robertson said that lawlessness is out of control on West Second Street.

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News

Three aldermen say they won't accept salary increases

Three city aldermen said they will not be accepting the pay raise included in the upcoming budget... READ MORE

Highland Drive burglary suspect caught

Homes CC to offer brick masonry, residential wiring courses in Yazoo

Juvenile charged as adult in gun theft

Proposed city budget includes salary increases

Recreation leaders respond to mayor's comments about public pool

Sports

Lady Mavericks earn shutout victory at Benton

The Manchester Academy softball team defeated their rivals at Benton Academy on Tuesday, with a... READ MORE

Raiders win big in season opener

Lady Mavericks win big in district opener

MA edged out in soccer showdown at Indianola

Lady Mavs improve to 6-0 with win over Central Hinds

Lady Raiders chalk up another victory at St. Joe

Obituaries

Eloise Fears Daniel

Eloise Fears Daniel, 96, of Bentonia passed away at her residence Thursday August 22, 2019.

Henry J. Williams Jr.

Tommy Ray Harper

Laverne Childs Kirk

Opinion:

Lessons learned outside of the classroom

The sun had barely begun to appear in the sky that morning when I heard a rustling in the kitchen.

Who's abusing his office now?

Raid underscores the need for immigration reform

My athletic achievements are finally appreciated

Finding those insanely good deals

These are the true riches in life