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Technology rules in this day and age, and the Public Service Commission of Yazoo City is changing the way it operates public utilities to keep up with the times. In his first year as general...

MA adds directed studies

Manchester Academy has a long standing reputation for producing students who are ready to enter a four-year university straight out of high school.

Improving on a strong foundation at Benton Academy

With the previous school year concluded and plans already in motion for the future, success is the foundation for Benton Academy.

Former drug trafficker now helping lead addicts to Christ

Phillip Castillo was living a life that promised easy money, beautiful women and respect among his friends and even enemies.

Kyle Wallace Memorial Scholarship winners

Four local students were recently awarded the Kyle Wallace Memorial Scholarship. Pictured are Kyana Greer, Jamie Wallace, Kalyn Young, Tolar Purvis and Hayes Bardwell.

County school leaders embark on new initiative

A partnership has developed among the Yazoo County School District and the community it serves during the tenure of Dr. Ken Barron.

And it’s a partnership meant to be.

Driving on flooded roads can kill you

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:56am

A foot of water may not seem like enough to wash away a car, but that’s all it takes to move the average automobile.

Sightseers are the biggest worry for local emergency responders as flood waters continue to rise in Yazoo County.

Trustee questions hiring of cleaning workers

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:55am

One city school trustee said it’s not right that outside help is being brought in to do work that school employees already on the payroll should be doing.

City board dissatisfied with street sign progress

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 01/13/2016 - 9:16am

Street superintendent Danny Miller faced harsh questioning from city leaders this week surrounding the street department’s street sign replacement project.

Alderman says school board members should resign

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 01/13/2016 - 9:15am

Following a citizen’s same plea, Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. said he will make the motion to dissolve the local school board if something doesn’t quickly change within the “failing” district.

Resident calls for a new school board

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 01/13/2016 - 9:14am

One Yazoo City woman said she has a “measure of support” from parents and students who want the current city school board replaced.

Former Ward 3 Alderman Clifton Jones dies

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 01/08/2016 - 3:13pm

Former Ward 3 Alderman Clifton Jones died this week.

Jones was first elected as an alderman in a special election following the resignation of the late James “Bay Lear” Magee. Jones was then elected to a full term.