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In a special called meeting Monday Jay Winstead was named chief of the Yazoo City Police Department.

State economist it could take two years to recover from recession caused by COVID-19

By STEVE WILSON
Herald Correspondent

City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to

Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.

Raider Run

Runners take off in the Raider Run 5K at Benton Academy. Chastity Magyar (third from right) was the winner of the race.

Governor issues statewide mask mandate
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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:28 PM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two new executive orders to delay public school reopenings in target counties and establish a statewide mask mandate in the ongoing fight against this unprecedented pandemic.
Winstead named police chief
By Jason Patterson , READ MORE > 6547 Reads
On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 01:18 PM

In a special called meeting Monday Jay Winstead was named chief of the Yazoo City Police Department.
State reports 572 new cases of COVID-19
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On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 02:54 PM

Today MSDH is reporting an additional 572 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 8 deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases for the year now stands at 61,125, with 1,711 deaths.

There are now 170 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (where an outbreak is one or more cases among residents or staff) statewide.
City seeking applications for several positions
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On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 09:13 AM

The City of Yazoo City currently has positions available in the following areas: Public Works Director, Safety & Risk Manager, Action Line Manager, Firefighter, Patrol Officer, Public Works Administrative Assistant.
Cue the Four Horsemen
By Daniel Gardner, READ MORE > 521 Reads
On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 08:22 AM
Finding the true meaning of "home sweet home"
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 4542 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:58 PM

It has been close to five months since everyone’s lives were turned around as COVID-19 made its appearance. And although I have continued to try to find those silver linings in the middle of this pandemic, it has been difficult at times.
State economist it could take two years to recover from recession caused by COVID-19
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 113 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 04:08 PM

By STEVE WILSON
Herald Correspondent
City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening
By Joffre Washington, READ MORE > 1119 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 10:04 AM

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to play out come September.
Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 660 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:53 AM

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.
County and municipal courts have implemented several new safety measures and enhanced technology to better serve both the public and court employees. And, so far, it’s working.
Raider Run
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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:43 AM

Runners take off in the Raider Run 5K at Benton Academy. Chastity Magyar (third from right) was the winner of the race.