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Carl Tart and Brianna Young display signs in support of George Floyd during a peaceful protest Saturday in Yazoo City.

Beautiful Work: Yazoo native releases documentary

A Yazoo City native is making headlines in Mexico for her first film and documentary following the story of a Mayan midwife. There are even talks of major awards.

Investigators seeking to shine new light on three unsolved murders

There are a number of crimes that go unsolved within Yazoo City.

State reports 268 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

Today MSDH is reporting 268 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 28 new deaths (10 of which were from May 6 - May 27, identified from death certificate reports).

Myers earns Top Cop honor

Officer Sherry Myers, with the Yazoo City Police Department, was recently awarded the Top Cop honor, which highlights outstanding law enforcement officers across the country for actions above and b

Peggy Jackson

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On Sat, 05/23/2020 - 01:11 PM

Peggy Jackson, 83, of Yazoo City passed away at her son's residence Friday May 22, 2020. A Homemaker she was of the Baptist Faith.

State reports 402 new cases of COVID-19

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On Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:27 PM

On Friday the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 402 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 new deaths (three of which were from May 5 - May 12, identified from death certificate reports). Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 12,624 , with 596 deaths.

Starks was inspired to become an officer after her stepfather's murder

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2830 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 04:12 PM

Markisha Starks understands the importance of justice. She waited two years before she got justice after her stepfather was murdered.
Now she intends to help others receive justice, safety and protection as she joins the Yazoo City Police Department.

Family Dollar employee charged with embezzlement

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:03 PM

A joint investigation by the Yazoo Police Department and a local business led to the arrest of a dollar store employee stealing thousands of dollars.
Cierra Smith was charged with embezzlement after she allegedly stole about $3,000 worth of goods from Family Dollar, where she was employed.

A look at some of the bills remaining before the Legislature

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 618 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:42 AM

With the Legislature taking a nearly two-month break before resuming earlier this month, new deadlines mean there are now only two weeks left for committees to consider general bills passed by the other house.

Harry Chapman Sr.

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:32 AM

Harry Chapman Sr. was born on June 12, 1936 in Yazoo County to Harry G.Chapman and Bennie Lewis Chapman.
Mr. Chapman was born into a family of nine brothers and sisters with him being the last to pass on April 25, 2020 at age 83.

Suspected murder accomplice remains on the run, sister charged with Vicksburg murder

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 8604 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:01 AM

A Yazoo County woman was charged with a Vicksburg murder last weekend. And her brother, who is believed to have also been an accomplice in the murder, remains on the loose after a weekend of thievery and fleeing from deputies.

Webb’s Pharmacy brings history to life with renovations

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1108 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:51 AM

Although adjusting to the COVID pandemic has been challenging, one Yazoo City business is adjusting to a new business model while embracing a rich history in recent renovations.

Good Samaritan saves mother and daughter

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2863 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:47 AM

Thanks to help from a group of good Samaritans, a local dispatcher and her daughter were saved from a car crash that could have ended in a tragedy.

Warren County man accused of shooting sister arrested in Yazoo

By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 633 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:42 AM

A Warren County man wanted for allegedly shooting his sister was arrested by Yazoo deputies this weekend after a brief standoff along Highway 3.

Protesting peacefully in Yazoo

Carl Tart and Brianna Young display signs in support of George Floyd during a peaceful protest Saturday in Yazoo City.

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