The Manchester Academy Mavericks placed second in the District 2 AA Tournament Saturday.
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:10pm
A number of faith-based events are in store over the next few months in an effort to unite the Yazoo community through prayer and fellowship.
Aldermen seek fairness in nominations process
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:08pm
An alderman said it’s time for equal ward representation on the city’s various committees and boards.
Alderman Ron Johnson said he is not pleased with the way the Board of Mayor and Aldermen conducts its nomination process.
Man calls deputies, gets felony DUI
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:07pm
If you call deputies for assistance, it might help if you are not three times over the legal drinking limit.
Billy Westbrook was charged with a felony DUI.
Deputies make a pair of drug arrests
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:06pm
Deputies were able to take a large amount of drugs off the streets with two recent arrests.
A traffic stop along Highway 432 led to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine.
Sheriff’s Department makes burglary arrest
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:04pm
An assortment of stolen goods and a stolen vehicle were recovered by Yazoo County deputies this week in two separate arrests.
Willie Williams was charged with burglary after he confessed to a burglary in rural Yazoo County to deputy Corey Freeman.
Naked Mann arrested after rampage
By AMANDA SEXTON FERGUSON AND JASON PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:03pm
Shawn Mann is well known to Yazoo law enforcement officers with a history of drug-related incidents.
Now Winona authorities are familiar with him as well – probably more familiar than they would like.
Delays on parkway construction, Wal-Mart
By VERNON SIKES,
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 2:01pm
Construction workers on the Willie Morris Parkway have packed up and moved for now, but they will be back.
City questions park funds earmarked for bathroom repairs
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:15pm
Although the Parks and Recreation Department continues to operate within its tight budget, there was some concern over county officials directing how some funds should be spent.
County Schools adjust to state budget cuts
By VERNON SIKES,
Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:14pm
By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent
City appoints new board members to PSC, parks
By JAMIE PATTERSON,
Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:19am
City leaders made appointments to the Public Service Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission boards last week .
Marcus Straughter will serve on the Parks and Recreation Board, and Johnny Wilson will serve on the PSC Board.