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Mavericks finish second at North State Tournament

The Manchester Academy Mavericks recently placed second in the MAIS AA North State Tournament held last week at Marshall Academy.

Game 1

Lady Panthers win big

Akeriunna Frierson goes up for a shot under pressure in Yazoo County’s 57-45 win over Hatley in the first round of the playoffs Monday night at home.

New Superintendent sworn in

Superintendent Dr. Frederick Hill was sworn in as the new leader of the Yazoo City Municipal School District Tuesday night. He is pictured with David Starling and Judge Bennie K. Warrington.

True Blue School Spirit

Yazoo County High School administrators recently led a volunteer effort to bring a facelift to the basketball gym.

Herald wins eight advertising awards

The Yazoo Herald brought home eight awards from the Mississippi Press Association’s 2018 Advertising Division Better Newspaper Contest, including three first-place honors.

Yazoo City awarded $25K beautification grant

Beautification of a local park, a community fruit orchard and enhanced downtown landscaping are among the projects heading to Yazoo City thanks to a recent grant.

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.

Problems reported in Senate District 22 race

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Mon, 11/09/2015 - 10:22am

Ballot problems in Bolivar County could result in a new election for Senate District 22 between incumbent Republican Buck Clarke and Democratic challenger Joseph Thomas of Yazoo City.

County schools remain on solid financial ground

By VERNON SIKES,

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Mon, 11/09/2015 - 10:20am

The Yazoo County School District continues to be on solid financial ground, as evidenced by the financial report Financial Officer Lisa Worthy gave to the school board Tuesday.

Wright frustrated with lack of fire station progress

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 11/04/2015 - 9:45am

Supervisor Willie Wright said he is tired of dragging feet when it comes to the construction of the District 3 volunteer fire station.

Weekend accidents claim the lives of two

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

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Tue, 11/03/2015 - 4:48pm

Two Yazoo County residents lost their lives in single vehicle accidents over the weekend.

Michael Shipp, 45, died Saturday morning after being ejected from his truck on MS 149.

Only one school board member appears before City Council

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:24am

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen requested for the Yazoo City Municipal School Board to appear before them at its open meeting Monday afternoon. The city council was visibly upset to see that only school trustee Lula Starling accepted the invitation.

City agrees to provide tax abatement for Action Properties

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:21am

After some debate, the city council approved to provide tax abatements to Action Properties on the land that will soon welcome a new restaurant.

Today's Top Stories

Willie Morris Parkway halfway complete

Town Hall meeting set for November 17

Youth gun season opens

Foster reclaims District 1 Supervisor seat

Problems reported in Senate District 22 race

County schools remain on solid financial ground

Wright frustrated with lack of fire station progress

Weekend accidents claim the lives of two

Only one school board member appears before City Council

City agrees to provide tax abatement for Action Properties

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