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James Hubert Johnston, Jr., went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born on May 17 . . .
County jail costs rocket to $505K for one month alone
Dec 6, 2024 · The report of the local county jail’s operational costs for the month of November sparked quite a surprise to county leaders this week. With a price tag of about half a million dollars, the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors were left scratching their heads during the county board meeting Monday.
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6 days ago · The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Joey Buchanan the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as a promoter of natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation.
Local Content - The Yazoo Herald
3 days ago · • Yazoo City junior Desmond Johnson was recently named a Top Performer at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase Tour event. From impressive sport highlights among local young athletes to a collection of hard-hitting news that swept through the community to major milestones from local leaders, the ...
Investigations continue with weekend violence | The Yazoo Herald
Dec 16, 2024 · The Yazoo City Police Department has partnered with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department to handle the investigations surrounding a wave of violence that swept through Yazoo City over the weekend.
Fire officials warn of vagrants, potential for structural fires
Dec 28, 2024 · Even though the community has experienced a recent juggle of warmer and colder temperatures, local officials know the colder weather is coming to stay. And, unfortunately, the colder temperatures bring the potential for structure fires with vagrants at abandoned properties.
Obituaries - The Yazoo Herald
Dec 24, 2024 · Sharon Denise Davis, known affectionately as "Sunshine," passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 50.
Gerald Greenwood - The Yazoo Herald
Oct 22, 2024 · Gerald Keith Greenwood, 67, died peacefully on October 9, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Jo Greenwood; son, Jeremy Greenwood; and grandson, Layton Ellison.
Weekend celebrations end with deadly shooting | The Yazoo Herald
Oct 21, 2024 · The weekend of Oct. 11 was filled with chaos and bloodshed in Yazoo City as an early-morning shooting left one man dead and another injured. As many gathered in Yazoo City to celebrate homecoming over the weekend, a deadly shooting occurred during a private party at a home about 3 a.m. Oct. 12.
Cause of house fire remains under investigation
Nov 4, 2024 · The cause of a Yazoo City house fire remains under investigation with the case being transferred to the state fire marshal’s office. Fire Chief Ricky Harris said the case has been handed over to the state fire marshal’s office because the home heavily damaged by last weekend’s fire is owned by Kenny Lewis, also a state deputy fire marshal.