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Man arrested after nearly a year on the run

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,05/18/20-10:14AM, 8,540 Reads
A Yazoo City man wanted for allegedly assaulting a female victim has been apprehended by officers after being on the run since last year.
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Chamber welcomes Tangled Salon

Thu,11/19/15-9:25AM, 8,534 Reads
The Yazoo Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Tangled Salon to the local business community. The salon, located on Highway 49 South, offers cuts, colors and styling, as well as manicures and pedicures and spray tan.
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Thirteen candidates apply for county superintendent post

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Mon,05/14/18-8:36AM, 8,531 Reads
Thirteen candidates have applied for the Yazoo County School District superintendent position, which will become available this summer following the retirement of Becky Fisher.
The county school district contracted with the Mississippi School Boards Association to assist in the search for the district’s new superintendent.
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Irene Tyson

Mon,03/21/16-4:07PM, 8,530 Reads
Doris Irene Tyson, 73, died March 21, 2016 at St. Dominic Hosptial in Jackson.

Funeral services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
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This image released by Lionsgate shows Jennifer Lopez, left, and Josh Duhamel in a scene from "Shotgun Wedding." (Ana Carballosa/Lionsgate via AP)

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Review: Even J.Lo can't save this 'Shotgun Wedding'

By JOCELYN NOVECK JOCELYN NOVECK - AP National Writer
Wed,01/25/23-6:16PM, 8,526 Reads
Spoiler alert: J.Lo looks fantastic in a wedding dress.
You surely knew that, given not only the plethora of wedding-themed movies Jennifer Lopez has made over the years, from “The Wedding Planner” to “Monster-in-Law” to the recent “Marry Me,” but also her own offscreen life, of course.
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Yazoo man dies in house fire

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,06/25/19-4:34PM, 8,518 Reads
A Yazoo City man died inside his home during an early morning fire this week, with the cause under investigation.
Eddie Jones was found dead inside his bedroom, where investigators believe the fire originated around 3:30 a.m. Monday.
Fire Marshal Kenny Washington said the fire at 411 Maynie Avenue remains under investigation.
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NFL legend Willie Brown to speak at Fellowship of Christian Athletes event

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,02/27/15-10:05AM, 8,518 Reads
Most small town sports banquets feature the best athlete to play at the local high school.
If the organizers are lucky, they might be able to land one of the best athletes from the state.
Yazoo City will be hosting one of the best to ever play the game to support the local fellowship of Christian Athletes Chapter.
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What's left behind

Wed,08/07/19-5:09PM, 8,509 Reads

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.
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I learned a lot from Diane Makamson

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Wed,01/06/21-4:52PM, 8,508 Reads
I’ve been blessed to have been influenced by some outstanding individuals during my career in journalism.
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William F. "Bill" Hawkins

Mon,10/24/16-4:03PM, 8,490 Reads
William F. “Bill” Hawkins, 85, went to be with the Lord Monday morning at his home in Yazoo City.
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