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Ever since the closing of Cindi's Gifts of Distinction, the bright purple building on the corner of Jefferson Street and Main has seemed empty, leaving a blank space in the colorful business...

Bell and Scott named to All-Star Team

The 2019 Mississippi Sports Medicine North/South All-Star basketball games will be played March 23, 2019 at the A.E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College.

Ann Arnett retiring after decades of business downtown

For the last sixty years, ornately framed engagement pictures of local brides and newlyweds have been featured on the registry table inside the front window at the Arnett Jewelry Store on Main...

Lady Indians fall in shootout with Greenwood

Antinaya Brown goes up for two points in Yazoo City’s 53-47 loss to Greenwood.

Ellzey's Estate: Late local icon's impressive antique collection goes on sale this week

John Ellzey’s mind was like a treasure chest full of historical information, and many Yazooans turned to him when looking for details about local history.

Simmons bids farewell

After over 20 years of service, Bill Simmons recently had his last day on the job at Simmons Tire in Yazoo City.

Sara Rainer Hines

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Thu, 06/09/2016 - 2:35pm

Sara Rainer Hines of Carter went home to be with the Lord June, 9, 2016. She lived a blessed life (by her own admittance) of 96 years filled with family and friends, both in abundance!

Yazoo City lands grant to clean up polluted properties

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 3:55pm

Yazoo City is among four municipalities within the state that will receive federal funds to address properties that could pose environmental hazards.

County considers electronic poll books

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 06/08/2016 - 3:50pm

Yazoo County Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman believes that embracing new technology will lead to more accurate elections and save the county money in the long run.

City tackling many blighted properties

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Wed, 06/08/2016 - 3:47pm

Building Inspector Russ Carter said the paperwork has been filed on several pieces of unkempt properties within the city.

But he admits it still remains a lengthy process.

Supervisors say schools should have to make cuts too

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 06/08/2016 - 3:45pm

Members of the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors said Monday that they understand what it’s like to get less funding from the state, but that doesn’t mean you have to raise taxes.

State education funding cuts may force a local tax increase

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Fri, 06/03/2016 - 3:21pm

County school administrators said they feel like their backs are up against the wall when it comes to the district’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.