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Jase Patterson, 5, ran into the street to get a hug from Santa during the Yazoo City Christmas Parade. See Saturday's edition for photos from the parade.

Edwards named MVP in win over Murrah

Yazoo County senior guard Chloe Edwards was named game MVP after a recent Lady Panthers' victory over the Murrah Lady Mustangs. Edwards scored 19 points in the win.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Yazoo City Public Service Commission employees Chad Whitworth, Jamie Leal, and Deyoung Haymer work together to put the giant Santa Claus together at the end of Main Street.

Last gas station in Holly Bluff destroyed by fire

After close to four decades of opening for business every day, Buddy Strong said he has no idea what he will do with himself after his Holly Bluff service station and hardware store caught on fire

City begins process of cleaning up fourth block of Main Street

Perhaps it was the abandoned building that recently collapsed into one of Yazoo City’s most traveled roads.

City agrees to provide tax abatement for Action Properties

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:21am

After some debate, the city council approved to provide tax abatements to Action Properties on the land that will soon welcome a new restaurant.

Moving Wall arrives in Yazoo Today, opens to public Thursday

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:13am

The Moving Wall arrives in Yazoo City today and after its assembly by Vietnam veterans, it will be open to the public Thursday afternoon until Monday.

Gov. Bryant, U.S. Rep. Harper and Paul Ott among guests for Wall dedication

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:04am

A number of state leaders, retired military officials and a popular radio figure will be special guests during the dedication ceremony of The Moving Wall in Yazoo City on Friday.

Woman's shooting death is not a "closed case"

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:41pm

Investigators continue to wait on the medical and lab reports surrounding the shooting death of a Yazoo City woman.

Tiffany Gregory Brown, 31, was pronounced dead from a single gunshot wound at the Baptist Medical Center Yazoo Emergency Room on Oct. 17.

Shipp withdraws from District 4 Supervisor race

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:40pm

The District 4 Supervisor race is down to just two candidates.

Independent candidate David Shipp withdrew from the race Thursday citing personal reasons.

Judge's order will result in pay cuts for detention center employees

By JASON PATTERSON,

Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:36pm

A youth court judge’s order to increase the pay for an employee will result in pay cuts for others according to the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors.

Police investigate woman's shooting death

By JAMIE PATTERSON,

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Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:38am

Investigators continue to piece together what happened at a Yazoo City home last weekend that left one women dead from a single gunshot wound.

City schools to begin superintendent search in January

By VERNON SIKES,

Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:37am

In an Oct. 16 press release, the Mississippi School Board Association (MSBA) announced that the process for selecting a new superintendent for the Yazoo City Municipal School District will begin in January. School board President John Wallace said Dr.

County to close Concord Church Road to trucks

By JASON PATTERSON,

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Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:36am

Concord Church Road is quickly deteriorating due to a steady flow of trucks hauling gravel for Madison County.

Madison County doesn’t want to accept responsibility for repairing the road so Yazoo County plans to close it to large trucks.

Mississippi under a statewide burn ban

By THE YAZOO HERALD,

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Tue, 10/20/2015 - 4:50pm

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban. The ban is effective immediately and remains in force until lifted.

Today's Top Stories

City agrees to provide tax abatement for Action Properties

Moving Wall arrives in Yazoo Today, opens to public Thursday

Gov. Bryant, U.S. Rep. Harper and Paul Ott among guests for Wall dedication

Woman's shooting death is not a "closed case"

Shipp withdraws from District 4 Supervisor race

Judge's order will result in pay cuts for detention center employees

Police investigate woman's shooting death

City schools to begin superintendent search in January

County to close Concord Church Road to trucks

Mississippi under a statewide burn ban

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