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Yazoo County passes emergency order closing bars, limiting restaurants to takeout

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1,020 Reads
Tue, 03/24/2020 - 19:16

The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the actions taken were the closing of all bars and nightclubs in the county effective immediately until further notice and limiting restaurants to take out service only.

County raises fine for illegal dumping to $500

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 253 Reads
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 17:13

Yazoo County voted Friday to raise the fee for illegal dumping from $50 to $500.

District 1 Supervisor Lee Moore said he made the motion in response to constant complaints from residents.

Biggest news in sports is that there's no news to report

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 18 Reads
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:27

The biggest news in sports right now is that there is no news in sports.

Local sporting events have been canceled in an effort to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Even practices have been canceled in most cases.

Yazoo's at its best during challenging times

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 910 Reads
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:06

Most of us who live in Yazoo County are here because we love it.
Today’s society is more mobile than ever, and the truth is that many of our younger Yazooans are seeking greener pastures as they enter the working world.

County suspends payments to rubbish pit

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 585 Reads
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 15:04

The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors voted on Friday to suspend payments to the city for the rubbish pit until the county is able to use the facility.

Youth drug court coming to Yazoo

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 511 Reads
Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:06

Drug court has proven to be a successful way to rehabilitate many drug offenders, and it will soon be an option for minors as well.

Latest cheap shot at Yazoo City was lazy reporting

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 7,631 Reads
Wed, 03/04/2020 - 10:51

If you aren’t familiar with the term “clickbait,” I recommend research the subject if you’re going to spend any time on social media.

Fine increased to $3,000 for illegally dumping tires

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 765 Reads
Tue, 03/03/2020 - 15:22

Illegal tire dumping is a big problem on the eastern side of the county near the interstate, and District 2 Supervisor David Berry believes it’s mostly the work of individuals transporting the waste tires from outside the county.

Mrs. Beatrice Kaiser, beloved founder of the Kaiser Singers, dies

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1,577 Reads
Tue, 03/03/2020 - 15:06

Mrs. Beatrice Kaiser was born with a God-given talent, and she used that talent to serve the Lord for over 50 years.

Kaiser, best known as the founder of the Kaiser Singers gospel group, died last weekend.

Murder suspect has a history of trouble

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 3,523 Reads
Fri, 02/21/2020 - 09:37

The suspect in the murder of Phillip Dunn and Marcus Journigan has been charged in connection with a murder before.

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