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Yazoo Taco Bell being renovated

Renovations are under way at Yazoo City’s Taco Bell on Jerry Clower Boulevard. The restaurant continues to offer drive through service during construction.

Drugs and rifle found in vehicle after high speed chase

Yazoo deputies assisted in a high-speed chase from a neighboring county this week that landed one man in jail after drugs and a weapon were discovered in his vehicle.

Suspect charged in 2019 murder of Nathan Smith

An accused murderer is behind bars after a tip from a concerned citizen led police officers to his whereabouts this week.

Phil Williams elected to Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors

Philip C. Williams, Bank of Yazoo, Yazoo City, has been elected to a 3-year term on the Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors.

Holmes CC releases fall dates

Holmes Community College’s Fall 2020 full-term day and evening on-campus classes will begin on Aug. 17 as scheduled.

George Truett Duncan Jr.

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 02:57 PM

George Truett Duncan Jr., 70 of Benton passed away at his residence Sunday June 21, 2020. A warehouse Manager for C. F. Industries he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Yazoo City.

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

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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.

Pair charged with deer camp burglary, man charged with stealing truck

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 11:39 AM

A pair of burglars are behind bars after they allegedly stole several items from a hunting camp in rural Yazoo County. Warrants were quickly issued for their arrests after the stolen items were found by investigators sitting on their front porch.

Auditor says MDE raised graduation rates by changing how rates were calculated

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 391 Reads
On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:41 AM

A report by Mississippi state Auditor Shad White’s office accuses the Mississippi Department of Education of meeting graduation goals by changing how it calculates the graduation rate.

Republican Primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 23

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On Sun, 06/21/2020 - 05:22 PM

With neither candidate running strong campaigns in Yazoo County, many local residents may be unaware there is an election on Tuesday.

There is a Republican primarily runoff, however, to decide who gets the substantial challenge of taking on longtime incumbent US Rep. Bennie Thompson in the November general election.

James Edwin Taylor

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On Thu, 06/18/2020 - 02:30 PM

James Edwin Taylor, 80, of Bentonia passed away Tuesday June 16, 2020 at The Baptist Medical Center – Yazoo. A retired Truck Driver for Miller Transporters he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Delta Council supports changing state flag

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On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 05:54 PM

In a decision Wednesday afternoon, the Delta Council Executive Committee adopted the following resolution without any dissent:

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

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On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:54 PM

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S.

State reports 489 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

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On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:44 PM

Today MSDH is reporting 489 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 23 new deaths (16 of which occurred between May 23 - June 11, identified from death certificate reports). Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 20,641, with 938 deaths.

Eugene Rogers Brooks

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On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 04:52 PM

Eugene Rogers Brooks of Bentonia, Ms, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the age of 93. After several months of declining health, Eugene passed peacefully with his beloved daughter, Mary, by his side.
Eugene was born February 9, 1927 to father, James Monroe Brooks and mother, Mornie Horne.

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