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Although it’s only the first week of school at Covenant Christian School, learning is already taking a fun turn.

Lady Mavericks win big in district opener

The Manchester Academy Lady Mavericks won their first district game on Monday, shutting out Greenville St. Joe 13-0 in four innings.

All American Cheerleaders

Benton Academy varsity cheerleaders Grace Jones, Abigail Edge and Anna Rose Willingham were named All Americans at cheer camp on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi.

What's left behind

The carcass of a wild hog bakes in the sun on farmland in Holly Bluff that had been under water for months until the waters recently began to recede.

The water's gone, but many troubles remain

There is an eerie stillness in the landscape that has been underwater for the past several months in the recent backwater flood areas.

Mayor reflects on first year in office

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 04/17/2015 - 5:01pm

During the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting Monday Mayor Diane Delaware noted that the current board marks one year in office.

She sang a brief song to sum up the experience:

“I’ve had some good days.

Fire Chief to retire April 30

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 04/17/2015 - 4:59pm

Fire Chief Roy Wilson announced his retirement this week after close to three decades of service to the community.

Wilson’s official last day will be April 30.

Do you have unclaimed cash? One in five Mississippians do

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:20am

Larry Howard, Earlean Huntley and David Johnson are just a few Yazooans who have unclaimed cash waiting for them.

The State Treasurer’s office has provided the entire list of those who should be on alert for unclaimed money inside this newspaper.

Mayor says it's time to fix problems with local parks

By JASON PATTERSON,

Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:19am

Mayor Diane Delaware’s comments about possibly seeking to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Board has sparked a lot of discussion in the community.

As far as she’s concerned, that’s a good thing.

Proposed ordinance would take on tall grass

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:18am

Spring is a time for new growth in Yazoo.

But that’s not always a good thing.

City considers indoor smoking ban

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:16am

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance that would ban smoking in all businesses in Yazoo City, including private establishments.

The issue sparked lively debate in the boardroom Monday, and among residents in the community.

County schools won't have to make up snow days

By VERNON SIKES,

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Fri, 04/10/2015 - 2:53pm

Happy days are here for Yazoo County School District's students and employees.

Superintendent Becky Fisher said Tuesday that the school district will not be required to make-up the four snow days they missed this year.

Illegal dumping sparks road closure request

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 04/10/2015 - 2:52pm

With some travelers using rural county roads as dumping grounds, more landowners requested another road closure this week.

County considers phone contract for captive callers

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 04/10/2015 - 2:50pm

The contract for inmate telephone services has been put on hold until county officials investigate all their options.

Candidate questions redistricting process

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 04/08/2015 - 9:46am

Two citizens said the Yazoo County supervisors didn’t follow state law when it came to the recent redistricting of certain electoral boundaries.
However, the county board said they did everything properly and followed the law with the new district map.

Today's Top Stories

Mayor reflects on first year in office

Fire Chief to retire April 30

Do you have unclaimed cash? One in five Mississippians do

Mayor says it's time to fix problems with local parks

Proposed ordinance would take on tall grass

City considers indoor smoking ban

County schools won't have to make up snow days

Illegal dumping sparks road closure request

County considers phone contract for captive callers

Candidate questions redistricting process

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