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Yazoo students recognized for excellence at Holmes CC

Yazoo County natives Lake Shipp, Hallie Westbrook and Josie Harris (from left) were honored during the Holmes Community College Goodman Campus Honors Day.

Big Hit

Molly Foster swings hard for a hit as the Rockstars took on the Mud Slingers in youth softball action this week at the Wardell Leach Recreational Complex. See more photos inside this edition.

BA girls win District AA Track Meet

The Benton Academy Lady Raider Track team took First Place in the MAIS District AA Track Meet held at Pillow Academy on April 17.

Shelton wins state powerlifting title

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.

Willie Morris Parkway construction to resume this month

By VERNON SIKES,

Fri, 03/11/2016 - 4:56pm

If you're like many people who drive past the Willie Morris Parkway on Grand Avenue Extension, you're wondering what's going on with all that heavy equipment work being done just south of the Hampton Inn. Chief among the mysteries is the big hole that's been dug.

MDOC closes Yazoo Community Work Center

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 03/09/2016 - 3:56pm

The Mississippi Department of Corrections closed Yazoo City’s Community Work Center Friday, leaving the city and county without free inmate labor that has been used to provide services from cleaning public buildings to helping maintain the cemetery.

Police working with clubs to enforce ordinances

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 03/09/2016 - 3:54pm

Yazoo City’s nightclubs have been the source of problems for years, but Yazoo City Police Chief Jeff Curtis believes it’s possible to reverse that trend.

Crowder sworn in as new school board trustee

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 2:34pm

A new school board trustee was sworn in this week with a few city and county leaders showing their support in attendance.

Vanessa Crowder was sworn in by Judge Bennie K. Warrington Thursday morning.

Third fireworks business burglary suspect arrested

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 2:32pm

The third suspect in the burglary of a local fireworks business has been arrested.

James Atchison was charged with burglary by the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department.

Primary election Tuesday

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 2:31pm

Yazoo County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2016 primary election.

Reports show city's finances in good shape

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 02/26/2016 - 5:04pm

Based on recent figures, the city of Yazoo City’s finances seem to show the municipality in good shape and under budget.

City Clerk Mario Edwards provided financial breakdowns over the last four months during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.

Suspect arrested in nightclub murder

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 02/24/2016 - 4:51pm

A shooting over the weekend at a local nightclub left one man dead and another female victim recovering from a gunshot to the head.

Christopher Wiley Turnage was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the deadly altercation.

Brent: Close clubs where deaths occur

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 02/24/2016 - 4:50pm

With the deadly shooting at a local bar over the weekend, city leaders expressed their opinions on the ordinances surrounding the operation of the city’s night clubs.

Crowder to join school board

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 02/24/2016 - 4:49pm

It took three rounds of voting to break a tie, but the city council appointed a new member to the school board this week.

Today's Top Stories

Willie Morris Parkway construction to resume this month

MDOC closes Yazoo Community Work Center

Police working with clubs to enforce ordinances

Crowder sworn in as new school board trustee

Third fireworks business burglary suspect arrested

Primary election Tuesday

Reports show city's finances in good shape

Suspect arrested in nightclub murder

Brent: Close clubs where deaths occur

Crowder to join school board

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