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The body found in the Big Black River on March 29 has been identified as Phillip Dunn.

Yazoo restaurants working hard to stay afloat

Now that social distancing has become the norm for the people of Yazoo County as they fight to avoid COVID-19, many dining establishments that were once places of social activity

Former FCC Yazoo warden Craig Coil joins Wilkinson County Correctional Facility

Craig Coil, former associate warden of FCC Yazoo City, is the new deputy warden of operations at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF).

MDOT working to build crossover lanes on US 49

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are continuing to divert traffic around a closed portion of U.S. Highway 49 in Yazoo County.

Severe thunderstorms possible

First COVID-19 death confirmed in Yazoo County

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 8723 Reads
On Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:41

The first death in Yazoo County caused by COVID-19 was confirmed Thursday morning.

Yazoo County’s number of confirmed cases increased by two to a total of 11.

There are now a total of 1,177 confirmed cases statewide with 26 deaths.

Body identified as Phillip Dunn

By Jason Patterson , READ MORE > 3822 Reads
On Thu, 04/02/2020 - 09:49

The body found in the Big Black River on March 29 has been identified as Phillip Dunn.

Investigators have been searching for body for over a month in a murder investigation. Sheriff Jake Sheriff said Dunn appears to have been shot multiple times.

Tommy White Jr. is charged with Dunn’s murder.

Governor issues shelter in place order

By The Yazoo Herald, READ MORE > 2795 Reads
On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 21:52

Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home.

Yazoo restaurants working hard to stay afloat

By Cathryn Cartwright, READ MORE > 1457 Reads
On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 18:38

Now that social distancing has become the norm for the people of Yazoo County as they fight to avoid COVID-19, many dining establishments that were once places of social activity are empty.

Unidentified body found in Big Black River

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On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 18:34

Investigators are waiting for state reports in the hopes of identifying the body that was found in a river over the weekend.
The body, which investigators believe had been in the water for at least several weeks, is so badly decomposed that investigators don't have much to go by in the case.

Home invasion suspect caught, second suspect wanted

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On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 18:30

A suspect is behind bars and a second suspect remains on the run following a home invasion and robbery in rural Yazoo County.
Kenneth Bassett, 38, was charged with robbery.

136 new COVID-19 cases statewide, Yazoo County remains at nine

By Jason Patterson , READ MORE > 1920 Reads
On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 11:46

On Wednesday 136 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi with the total for Yazoo County remaining nine.

Missississippi now has 1,073 confirmed cases statewide with 22 deaths caused by COVID-19.

Hinds County has the highest number of confirmed cases with 109, while Desoto County has 94 and one death.

Rapp Wallace Crook III

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On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 10:11

Rapp Wallace Crook III, age 92 of Newark, Delaware passed away after a long illness on Friday, March 20, 2020, with his wife Karen, at his side.

Police identify suspect in armed robbery and shooting

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On Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:46

The Yazoo City Police Department has identified a suspect in an armed robbery where an employee at Popeye’s was shot on Tuesday.
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Cole.

Peggy Ellis Rhodes

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On Thu, 03/26/2020 - 16:02

Peggy Ellis Rhodes, 64, of Yazoo City passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 in Yazoo City at the Martha Coker Green Houses. Peggy was an administrative assistant at the Green Houses for many years. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Yazoo City.