Jamie Patterson | The Yazoo Herald

Finding the true meaning of "home sweet home"

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4,522 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:58 PM

It has been close to five months since everyone’s lives were turned around as COVID-19 made its appearance. And although I have continued to try to find those silver linings in the middle of this pandemic, it has been difficult at times.

Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 641 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:53 AM

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.
County and municipal courts have implemented several new safety measures and enhanced technology to better serve both the public and court employees. And, so far, it’s working.

City and county schools are not seeking tax increases for upcoming budget year

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1,366 Reads
On Mon, 07/27/2020 - 10:53 AM

As local school leaders continue to adjust for the upcoming school year in the middle of the COVID pandemic, both county and city districts are also preparing their proposed budgets.

Progress being made on bridges in District 1

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 818 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 04:08 PM

Progressive steps are under way within District 1 in Yazoo County as one rural bridge reopens and headway continues to be made with a few others that remain closed at the time.

We're proud to be your newspaper

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2,607 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 05:14 PM

The Yazoo Herald is one of the best community newspapers around.
I make that comment boldly, and perhaps too confidently, but that is how I feel about this paper. And when I type my name on its front page and wipe the ink smeared across my fingertips, I feel good whenever I hold a copy in my hands.

Interim Police Chief tests positive for COVID-19

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1,559 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 03:33 PM

Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead tested positive with COVID Tuesday after only showing symptoms for one day.

History revisited: The Yellow Fever Epidemic in Yazoo

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1,063 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 03:06 PM

As the Yazoo community continues to adjust to living in the middle of a COVID pandemic, this is not the first time uncertainity has hit Yazoo County.
Let’s take a look back at the Yellow Fever Epidemic.

Juvenile charged in vandalism case at the Yazoo Country Club

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 833 Reads
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 02:55 PM

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the recent vandalism and mischief at the Yazoo Country Club. The investigation continues to determine if the suspect was involved with other incidents at the local country club and a Bovina country club.

County pushes ahead with $700,000 road project

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 852 Reads
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:44 AM

Legislators fulfilled the request of Yazoo County leaders in securing $700,000 to be used for a paving project at the local industrial park.

Yazoo County at odds with Holmes Community College over millage rate

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1,218 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 01:44 PM

After fulfilling their end of a 15-year bargain, the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors is not satisfied with the push from Holmes Community College for more money outside of its original agreement.

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