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Tests scores "level" in county schools

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,08/15/18-9:20AM, 4,250 Reads
The elementary schools within the Yazoo County School District saw an increase in their proficiency levels among its students. But the Yazoo County High School, like many high schools within the state, did see a drop in its scores.
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Mississippi Students Surpass the Nation with Record-Breaking Graduation Rate

By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fri,03/12/21-12:10PM, 4,250 Reads 187,372 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:
Mississippi high school students achieved a record-breaking graduation rate of 87.7% in 2019-20, surpassing the most recent national rate of 85%.
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Would-be burglar fires shots into home

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,08/06/19-8:49AM, 4,246 Reads
When firing a few shots into the front door didn’t work, a suspect decided to break a window moments before getting caught red-handed by officers in an attempted home burglary.
Larry McGee was charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling, aggravated assault and attempted burglary.
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Indians reach the end of the line at Pontotoc

By TAYLOR HAWKINS TAYLOR HAWKINS
Thu,11/08/18-10:49AM, 4,245 Reads
After fighting their way to an impressive 7-3 record in the regular season, Yazoo City’s Indians saw their roll come to an end on Friday night when they were soundly defeated 41-6 by Pontotoc.
The loss gave the Indians a 7-4 final record.
According to Yazoo City head coach Rodney Adams, it was worst-case scenario.
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Lawrence "Larry" Wilburn Long III

Thu,12/14/17-2:23PM, 4,244 Reads
Graveside services for Lawrence Wilburn Long III (Larry), 85, of Indianola will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16 at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Jackson. He died Wednesday, December 13 in Indianola. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Indianola.
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Roosevelt "Bo Sack" Stewart

Mon,11/04/19-4:49PM, 4,244 Reads
Roosevelt “Bo Sack” Stewart died October 20, 2019.
Funeral services were Oct. 27 at the L.T. Miller Community Center with Rev. M.C. Miller officiating. Burial followed at Cypress Garden Cemetery under the direction of Scott Memorial Funeral Home.
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New warden hired for Yazoo County Correctional Facility

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,12/11/20-1:00PM, 4,240 Reads
Otis Bailey will begin serving as the new warden of the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility on December 15.
Bailey replaces Jay Shaw, who recently resigned.
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Man charged with choking girlfriend

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,02/13/19-8:13AM, 4,238 Reads
A Yazoo City man remains behind bars after allegedly choking his girlfriend during an altercation.
Dacotah Cupples, 27, was charged with aggravated assault and malicious mischief.
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Maggie Rollins

Tue,06/27/17-3:32PM, 4,238 Reads
Maggie M. Rollins, 92, passed away June 5, 2017.

Funeral services were Friday, June 9, 2017 at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Yazoo City. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.

Maggie was born Aug. 15, 1924 in Midway. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and a longtime employee of Ricks Memorial Library.
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System upgrade could cause delays in tax collector's office

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Tue,09/26/17-4:16PM, 4,238 Reads
Yazoo County Tax Collector Travis Crimm Jr. said his office will be switching to a new statewide computer system in October, and he hopes the public will be patient while his staff makes the transition.
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