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Ada Mae Lewis Martin

Mon,01/30/17-2:15PM, 47,152 Reads
Ada Mae Lewis Martin, 82, died at River Region in Vicksburg, MS on January 29, 2017. She was the daughter of Willie and Lutra Lewis. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. After moving to Vicksburg, she was blessed to find a new church home and friends at Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Mr. Nelson took pride in his work

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Tue,10/29/19-4:52PM, 46,399 Reads
It’s hard to find someone in Yazoo City who didn’t know Mr. Charles Nelson.
Even if you don’t recognize his name, there’s a good chance that you’d recognize his face. At some point he probably directed you toward the aisle where that item you were looking for was located or even carried your groceries to your car.
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New Era begins for Yazoo City School of Dance

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,08/05/16-3:11PM, 45,944 Reads
The community has quite the treasure when it comes to the Yazoo City School of Dance.
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Christine A. Murphy

Thu,09/29/16-8:49AM, 45,885 Reads
Christine A. Murphy, 92, died Sept. 9, 2016 in Fresno, Calif.

Funeral services were Sept. 24 at Shiloh Cemetery in Yazoo County. Burial followed under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
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King family purchases Webb's Pharmacy

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,10/06/18-1:18PM, 45,672 Reads
A new business owner arrives in downtown Yazoo City with the local King family purchasing a historic staple of the community, Webb’s Pharmacy.
But former owner Frank Webb said nothing will change for the Main Street business, which first opened its doors in 1882.
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Christine Murphy

Wed,09/21/16-8:47AM, 45,416 Reads
Christine Murphy, 92, died on Sept. 9, 2016 in Fresno, Calif. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Yazoo County under the direction of Strickin-King Funeral Home.
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Eleven candidates have qualified for local elections

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,01/09/19-10:01AM, 45,339 Reads
Candidates are already completing the requirements to qualify for county posts in the upcoming Yazoo County elections.
As of press time, 11 people qualified for county seats, ranging from sheriff to supervisor, with close to two months left to complete the necessary paperwork.
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Suspect arrested in Benton armed robbery

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Thu,01/17/19-2:27PM, 45,285 Reads
Deputies arrested a suspect in the armed robbery case at a Benton store last week, and investigators continue to look for more suspects.
Jordan Perry, 23, was charged with armed robbery and remained in jail as of press time.
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Mike Bianco is about to reach his 800th win at Ole Miss. Can his 2021 team get to Omaha?

By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,05/07/21-2:46PM, 45,222 Reads 269,909 Statewide
When Ole Miss next wins a baseball game — quite possibly this weekend in a three-game series at Texas A&M — it will mark Mike Bianco’s 800th victory at the university and his 900th as a college baseball coach.
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Yazoo City Popeye's ranked number one in the world

By CATHRYN KIGER CATHRYN KIGER
Mon,04/03/17-9:01AM, 45,199 Reads
Achieving worldwide recognition is not an easy task for many businesses, but one local franchise is jumping for joy at the reward for their hard work.

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen on Jerry Clower Boulevard in Yazoo City was recently awarded the rank of Number One in the World for Operations Excellence in 2016.
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