Jamie Patterson | The Yazoo Herald

Man charged with drive-by shooting in rural Yazoo COunty

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2,637 Reads
On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:21 PM

A suspect remains behind bars after he allegedly fired shots into the home of his girlfriend in rural Yazoo County.
Quincy Smoots was charged with aggravated assault and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Holding on to him for as long as I can

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 13,302 Reads
On Sat, 10/17/2020 - 03:43 PM

I closed my eyes for a brief moment, utterly exhausted from a hectic day at work and my usual chores at home. To be honest, I did not want to do much except sit in silence for a moment in my recliner. I chose to be still, completely still.

Police make drug arrests in the city

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 14,234 Reads
On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:19 PM

After a team of firefighters responded to an unattended pot of hot dogs on the stove, police officers executed a search warrant that led to a major drug bust.

An alleged drug dealer was chased by officers while throwing his "merchandise" all over the neighborhood.

Stolen ambulance chase ends in Yazoo County

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4,406 Reads
On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:00 AM

Chief Investigator Terry Gann can now say he is an official ambulance chaser.
Local authorities arrested a man who is accused of stealing an ambulance from Warren County. Leading law enforcement on an erratic chase throughout the community, he was apprehended after stopping the stolen ambulance at a local apartment complex.

County jail employees considering going on strike

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 3,142 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:04 PM

A guard at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility said that if county leaders don’t take their pleas for help seriously, a strike is in the works.

Coming together for a successful bug display

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4,875 Reads
On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 05:23 PM

The Patterson home was in a predicament. We had a deadline, and for once, it was not related to the newspaper business. I was on the search for bodies, and I had less than 24 hours to find them.

Prayer gathering to be held on the steps of the Courthouse Oct. 15

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2,223 Reads
On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:36 AM

The Yazoo City Ministerial Association will be hosting a prayer gathering on the steps of the Yazoo County Courthouse next month.

Father and son charged with shooting at juveniles

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 11,636 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 05:49 PM

A father and son remain behind bars after allegedly firing shots at two juveniles during a chase in Yazoo County this week.
Wade Twiner, 48, and Lane Twiner, 22, were both charged with two counts each of aggravated assault.

I wouldn't want to walk those floors alone

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 3,782 Reads
On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:39 AM

Walking through the zone, I gazed over at five inmates looking at me from behind a window.

Yazoo County Sheriff Jacob Sheriff and Warden Jay Shaw reveal three shanks found inside a cell at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Complex to the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. With a limited budget and manpower, jail officials are begging for assistance to create a safer environment at the local jail.

A dangerous dilemma: jail staff continues to beg for help

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 6,357 Reads
On Mon, 09/28/2020 - 02:35 PM

Jay Shaw takes a deep breath as he stares down at the metallic sword on his office desk. Surrounded by work orders and other files, the makeshift weapon was just taken from an accused murderer who was about it use it during a fight.

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