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Tina Ingram is a face of quality customer service at Bank of Yazoo City

There is a smiling face waiting to assist every customer who enters Bank of Yazoo’s location on Jerry Clower Boulevard.

Norman A. Mott Jr. dies

Norman A. Mott Jr., whose family guided this newspaper for three generations, died last Thursday.

PSC embracing new technology

Technology rules in this day and age, and the Public Service Commission of Yazoo City is changing the way it operates public utilities to keep up with the times. In his first year as general...

MA adds directed studies

Manchester Academy has a long standing reputation for producing students who are ready to enter a four-year university straight out of high school.

Improving on a strong foundation at Benton Academy

With the previous school year concluded and plans already in motion for the future, success is the foundation for Benton Academy.

Former drug trafficker now helping lead addicts to Christ

Phillip Castillo was living a life that promised easy money, beautiful women and respect among his friends and even enemies.

Fletcher Cox to serve as grand marshal in Yazoo parade

By VERNON SIKES,

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:14pm

NFL player Fletcher Cox will return home to Yazoo City this weekend to serve as Grand Marshal in the Fourth of July parade.

"I know a lot of white crazy people"

By VERNON SIKES,

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Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:13pm

While Yazoo City's aldermen sympathize with efforts to increase mental health awareness, they are opposed to narrowing the focus solely on minorities' mental health awareness.

Brent wants Main Street rubble gone

By VERNON SIKES,

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Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:07pm

He said it once. And he is saying it again.

Ward 4 Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. refuses to let his fellow board members forget about the crumbling fourth block of downtown Yazoo City.

Cell phones can be added to No Call list beginning July 1

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:43pm

On July 1 the Mississippi Public Service Commission will begin registering cellphones on the Mississippi No Call Registry.

Burglary suspects quickly arrested

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:06pm

Reports from concerned citizens led to the quick arrest of two burglary suspects Tuesday evening.

State delivers bad news for brick mailbox owners

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:05pm

Brick mailboxes can be very attractive, but they can also be illegal if they are in the right-of-way of a road.

Mayor and Aldermen discuss board appointments

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:04pm

Nominations remain open for many local committees as city leaders submitted a few names last week.

PSC considers solar lights for Willie Morris Parkway

By VERNON SIKES,

Read more about PSC considers solar lights for Willie Morris Parkway
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Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:03pm

Yazoo City's Public Service Commission (PSC) officials are considering the use of solar-powered street lights on the Willie Morris Parkway.

Secretary of State receives bids on Yazoo County properties

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:18pm

John D. "Buddy" Smith

Read more about John D. "Buddy" Smith
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Fri, 06/24/2016 - 1:41pm

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News

Tina Ingram is a face of quality customer service at Bank of Yazoo City

There is a smiling face waiting to assist every customer who enters Bank of Yazoo’s location on... READ MORE

Norman A. Mott Jr. dies

PSC embracing new technology

MA adds directed studies

Improving on a strong foundation at Benton Academy

Man charged with murdering his uncle

Sports

Bringing the Heat

Joseph Beidleman launches a fastball as The Yazoo Herald team captured the Minor League title... READ MORE

Yazoo Sluggers win Central MS title

Smiling at the Plate

Former NFL player brings program to Yazoo

Coghlan competes in All Star Game

Opinion:

Keep promise on the pumps

When it comes to the debate over whether a massive pumping project in the South Delta is both... READ MORE

The lights are still on in Mr. Mott's office

She's in the driver's seat now

Unity commands blessing

What I want for Father's Day

Sedric Hudson will be missed as Parks & Recreation director

Obituaries

Hugh Albert McGraw

Hugh Albert McGraw passed away June 19, 2019 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center... READ MORE

Robert Leo Vinson

James Corbin "Jimmy" Warren

Norman A. Mott Jr.

Helen Tullos Jones