Jan 3, 2025 · 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 Yazoo community had its share of top stories over the course of 2024. Unfortunately, the community also experienced much loss with the passing of many beloved figures.

Mississippi State Senator Bradford Blackmon has put himself at the center of a national conversation, and not for the reasons . . .

Jan 6, 2025 · Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said the suspect involved in this morning's standoff situation at a county apartment complex has been apprehended and charged. Zedrick Grady Jr. was charged with two counts of kidnapping and trespassing.

Jan 3, 2025 · January • Yazoo City junior Desmond Johnson was recently named a Top Performer at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase Tour event.

Jan 10, 2025 · Three suspects remain in custody at the Yazoo City Police Department following a shooting that left two victims with non-life-threatening wounds. As of press time, Police Chief Terry Gann said he would not like to release the identities of the three suspects because his department is expecting more arrests.

Jan 10, 2025 · A nine-hour standoff at a Yazoo County apartment complex finally reached its conclusion Monday morning with the escape of two female hostages and the later arrest of a male suspect. Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said he was appreciative of the combined efforts of his office and state agencies, which resulted in no injuries during the standoff.

Jan 6, 2025 · A standoff situation continues at a Yazoo County apartment complex with two hostages now free and the suspect still inside the home.

Jan 21, 2025 · Betty J. Scott, 80, of Yazoo City, went to her eternal home on January 24, 2025. Betty was born on February 27, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia to Everett and Ethel Martin. She was a member of Oil City Baptist Church in Yazoo.

2 days ago · David McPhail recently presented a donation of $1,000 to Judy Ables, director of the Yazoo Boys and Girls Club, to be used for the youth of the local club.

Jan 29, 2025 · The toolbox at Milwaukee Tool’s new state-of-the-art accessories manufacturing facility in the Grenada County I-55 Business and Technology Park is already expanding.