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Case dismissed against murder suspect after witness recants statement, investigator says there is enough evidence to present to grand jury

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 3,030 Reads
On Mon, 07/27/2020 - 11:09 AM

I want my son’s name cleared,” Lashunda Robinson said Thursday after murder charges were dismissed against her son Desmond Robinson.
Municipal Judge Lilli Evans Bass dismissed the case this week after a witness recanted her previous statements to police during court.

Board debates how to clean up the city

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 12,066 Reads
On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 11:02 AM

Ward 3 Alderman Sir Johnathan Rucker said he's seen a lot of properties around the city with tall grass and litter, but he's almost embarrassed to ask them to take care of the problem when the city is struggling to keep its own grass cut and roadsides clean.

Good health is a tremendous blessing

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 3,332 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 05:36 PM

Enjoying life to the fullest is easy for most children, but too many of us lose our way as the years pass by.
As I've entered middle age it makes me sad to see some folks my age seeming to lose sight of what's really important in life.

Suspect charged with assaulting man with guitar

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 585 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 03:30 PM

A Yazoo County man is behind bars after allegedly beating another man with a guitar.
Dale Meek, 47, was charged with aggravated assault Tuesday from an alleged assault that occurred last April.

City schools suspend uniform policy for upcoming year

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1,581 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 09:12 AM

Students within the Yazoo City schools will not have to wear uniforms in the upcoming school year.

Jaco feels there's no place like home

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On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 10:51 AM

Patrick Jaco III will be the first to admit that he has accepted many jobs within his career as a police officer. But when the opportunity to return to the Yazoo City Police Department arose…he jumped on it. His reason is quite simple.

City extends restrictions related to COVID-19

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 861 Reads
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:24 AM

Yazoo City extended its emergency orders related to COVID-19 this week as Yazoo County recorded its seventh death reported to be related to the virus.

Yazooans to gather Thursday night to remember Stephen Matory

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1,895 Reads
On Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:48 AM

Stephen Matory seemed like a high school hero during his football playing days at Yazoo County High School.

Investigators continue to search for two men wanted for questioning in connection to murder cases

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 3,172 Reads
On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 12:13 PM

Authorities continue to search for two wanted fugitives who are both possibly connected to murder cases.

Bobby McGee and Desmond Robinson remain on the run from local authorities.

We're going to miss you Coach

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 2,334 Reads
On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 12:39 PM

In my profession I’m used to being surprised with bad news, but learning of Gerald Peyton’s passing over the weekend really stung.

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