The Ricky Saxton murder trial began Monday afternoon in a Warren County court with the questioning of five state witnesses.
The trial against suspect Johnny Mack Brown will continue through the week with a Warren County jury.
Yazoo County is applying for emergency bridge and road repair funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation for four bridges.
The bridges include Pritchard Avenue in Bentonia, Anding Oil City Road bridge, Gordon Road and Powell Road.
Warren B. Pierce, 73, died December 2, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Dec.13, 2018 from 1-2 p.m. at Bethany Primitive (Shiloh) Baptist Church. The church is located at 10199 Eden- Midway Road in Benton.
Jimmy Cresswell, 81, of Bentonia passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at The Holmes County Long Term Care Facility in Durant.
The Police Department of the Yazoo City Municipal School District will host a community rally against bullying.
The rally will take place on Tuesday, December 11, at 6 p.m., at the McCoy Elementary School Cafeteria.
The suspect in the murder of Yazoo business owner Ricky Saxton unexpectedly rejected a plea deal in court Friday morning.
Local students have been working hard to prepare for a special Christmas presentation next Thursday.
The Yazoo City School District Christmas Celebration will be held on December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yazoo Community Complex.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after being charged with shooting at someone with a stolen gun.
Chief Ronald Sampson said both suspects were quickly taken into custody and charged.
Annette Pennington Fouche’ passed away December 4, 2018 in Jackson, MS at St. Dominic Hospital. Public visitation will be 11am until 1pm Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Century Funeral Home; 727 Webster Avenue in Yazoo City, MS. Homegoing services will be 2 p.m.
Joyce B. Davis, 79, of Yazoo City passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at The Baptist Medical Center Yazoo.
She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
