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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.

City board attorney turns in resignation letter

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Fri, 09/30/2016 - 4:07pm

City board attorney Sarah O’Reilly-Evans gave the Board of Mayor and Aldermen her letter of resignation at the conclusion of its meeting Monday.

Yazoo County Band hits the high note

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Fri, 09/30/2016 - 4:06pm

The sweet sound of success floats down the halls of Yazoo County High School.

Paving the road to education

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Fri, 09/30/2016 - 4:04pm

A new learning center for children could be in the works for the community if the city can assist with repairing the road of its potential location.

Donny Moore

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Thu, 09/29/2016 - 6:12pm

James Donald “Donny” Moore, 58, died Sept. 25, 2016 at University Medical Center in Jackson.

Visitation is from noon-1 p.m. Friday at Stricklin-King Funeral Home.

Funeral services are Friday at 1 p.m. the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel.

Mayor calls for accountability on city projects

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Wed, 09/28/2016 - 9:25am

Mayor Diane Delaware said the days of city departments not following through with projects are over.

DAR members attend Naturalization Ceremony

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Wed, 09/28/2016 - 9:25am

The Yazoo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution members attended the Naturalization Ceremony held on July 7, 2016 in the U.S. District Courthouse Southern District Jackson.