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Domestic Violence Task Force established, five arrests made

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 376 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 01:24 PM

The Yazoo City Police Department has established a task force to address and follow up with domestic violence cases within the city.

Local police had few problems during holiday weekend

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On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 01:17 PM

Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead said the police department was prepared for a busy Memorial Day weekend. But he said he was thankful the community pulled together for a safe and reasonably quiet holiday.

Local police had few problems during holiday weekend

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 139 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 01:17 PM

Aggravated assault arrests made in the city

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:08 AM

The Yazoo City Police Department has made several arrests connected to aggravated assault cases.
Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead said that the department has 25 aggravated assault cases since the beginning of this year’s first quarter. Of those, he said all suspects have been arrested or have an outstanding warrant.

Adjusting to life without a faithful friend

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 137 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 09:38 AM

It has been over a week since our beloved family dog DeDe died, and although our house is slowly starting to feel normal, there have been constant reminders that her memory is far from leaving.

Starks was inspired to become an officer after her stepfather's murder

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 04:12 PM

Markisha Starks understands the importance of justice. She waited two years before she got justice after her stepfather was murdered.
Now she intends to help others receive justice, safety and protection as she joins the Yazoo City Police Department.

Suspected murder accomplice remains on the run, sister charged with Vicksburg murder

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:01 AM

A Yazoo County woman was charged with a Vicksburg murder last weekend. And her brother, who is believed to have also been an accomplice in the murder, remains on the loose after a weekend of thievery and fleeing from deputies.

Webb’s Pharmacy brings history to life with renovations

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1,072 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:51 AM

Although adjusting to the COVID pandemic has been challenging, one Yazoo City business is adjusting to a new business model while embracing a rich history in recent renovations.

Good Samaritan saves mother and daughter

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2,803 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:47 AM

Thanks to help from a group of good Samaritans, a local dispatcher and her daughter were saved from a car crash that could have ended in a tragedy.

Warren County man accused of shooting sister arrested in Yazoo

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 603 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:42 AM

A Warren County man wanted for allegedly shooting his sister was arrested by Yazoo deputies this weekend after a brief standoff along Highway 3.

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