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Dr. Moumita Biswas joins MEA Primary Care staff in Yazoo

MEA Primary Care Plus in Yazoo City welcomes Dr. Moumita Biswas.

Lady Mavericks end successful season in playoffs

After battling in the summer heat through 80 minutes of regular game play, 20 minutes of overtime, and 10 minutes of sudden death overtime in a tied game of 1-1, the Manchester Academy Girls socce

Final suspect in Saxton murder pleads guilty, will serve 20 years

The final chapter of the Ricky Saxton murder case came to a close this week with the second and final suspect pleading guilty to the brutal crime.

From mystery to a miracle

RayAh Young was known as the “Mystery Baby.”

Davis crowned TCA homecoming queen

Tri County Academy crowned its 2019 Queen during its Homecoming celebrations Friday night.

CPA says city finances look good so far this year

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:17am

Although some city leaders have expressed confusion over the city’s current financial state, figures provided by accountants show everything in line.

Attorney General asked to settle redistricting issue

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Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:15am

An Attorney General’s opinion will finally settle the question of the lines for District 4 in the upcoming county election.

Convicted sex offender arrested in Tinsley

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Wed, 04/29/2015 - 2:11pm

A convicted sex offender was arrested Saturday after allegedly molesting a child in Tinsley.

County will stop collecting city taxes if city stops providing fire protection

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 8:21am

If the city stops providing fire protection to residents of Yazoo County on June 1, the county will stop collecting the city’s taxes at that time as well.

Police officer fired after fight with brother

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Wed, 04/22/2015 - 8:18am

A Yazoo City police officer was fired last week after a family dispute turned violent with shots being fired.

The termination of Sgt. Mike Jones was approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen last Friday during a special call meeting.

City to purchase new fire truck

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 04/22/2015 - 8:17am

Although some city leaders were uneasy about the hefty price tag, the city board agreed to purchase a new fire truck during a special call meeting Friday.