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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.

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.

City employees may get a pay raise

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 11/13/2015 - 11:33am

City employees could see a slight pay raise by the end of the year if city leaders are pleased with the municipality’s financial state.

PSC will continue charging late fees

By VERNON SIKES,

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Fri, 11/13/2015 - 11:32am

In spite of pleas from a former Yazoo City alderman, the Yazoo City Public Service Commission's Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to retain the three percent late fee on delinquent accounts until the matter could receive further consideration during preparations for the

Murder suspect arrested

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 11/13/2015 - 11:28am

Three weeks after Tiffany Brown was killed in her Grand Avenue home, her husband has been charged with her murder.

Curtis Brown, 35, of 1011 Grand Ave., was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Bentonia man to serve life sentence for assault and robbery

By JASON PATTERSON,

Wed, 11/11/2015 - 9:05am

Tony Swinney is no stranger to Yazoo County law enforcement with three felony convictions for house burglary and one for escaping from jail.

Potential buyer hopes to stop city's demolition

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 11/11/2015 - 9:04am

A life-long resident of Yazoo City is interested in purchasing and restoring two of the biggest eye sores in the community.

But only if the city council agrees to halt the demolition process.

Willie Morris Parkway halfway complete

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Tue, 11/10/2015 - 5:02pm

The Willie Morris Parkway is over halfway completed as contractors continue to battle the recent wet weather.

Town Hall meeting set for November 17

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Tue, 11/10/2015 - 5:00pm

The restoration and progression of Yazoo City are on the agenda for the upcoming Town Hall Meeting next week.

Mayor Diane Delaware announced another community-wide meeting to be held on Nov. 17 at the Yazoo City Community Complex Center at 5:30 p.m.

Youth gun season opens

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

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Mon, 11/09/2015 - 1:06pm

The gun deer season for youth hunters age 15 and younger begins November 7. This season provides youth hunters with the first firearms deer hunting opportunity.

Foster reclaims District 1 Supervisor seat

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Mon, 11/09/2015 - 12:38pm

Van Foster will return to his former seat as District 1 supervisor after unseating incumbent Caleb Rivers in a close race Tuesday.

All of the remaining supervisors successfully earned another term.

Today's Top Stories

Benton Fire Protection District improves to Class 7

City employees may get a pay raise

PSC will continue charging late fees

Murder suspect arrested

Bentonia man to serve life sentence for assault and robbery

Potential buyer hopes to stop city's demolition

Willie Morris Parkway halfway complete

Town Hall meeting set for November 17

Youth gun season opens

Foster reclaims District 1 Supervisor seat

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