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Obituaries - The Yazoo Herald
Cynthia Joann Norman, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt, died peacefully on October 30, 2024, after a prolonged illness relating to complications from abdominal surgery. Over 10 months, Cindy fought courageously despite enormous obstacles. Her strength remained steadfast even in her final days with family by her side.
New warden named at local correctional facility
Feb 20, 2024 · A new warden has been named at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility with the arrival of Keith Brown, who brings military and correctional experience. Brown, along with former warden Chaz White, appeared before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to make introductions following Brown’s hire by Sheriff Jeremy McCoy.
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By AL RANKINS. Wed,11/06/24-4:45PM , 17 Reads 1,251 Statewide. There is a lot of talk going on right now about the labor force participation rate in Mississippi. This rate, defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as “the population that is either working or actively seeking work,” is an important standard in our economic growth.
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2 days ago · Mon,11/11/24-2:00PM , 51 Reads. Paul Whitaker died a hero during World War II. The 24-year-old first lieutenant was posthumously awarded a Silver Star for the heroic actions leading up to his death. Whitaker was killed on Dec. 20, 1942 in New Guinea in the battle for Buna in the South Pacific. He died fighting under machine gun and sniper fire.
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Visibility: 6 mi. Dew Point: 69°F. Moon Rise: 1:54 PM. Moon Set: 12:22 AM. A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Suspect charged in local motel shooting | The Yazoo Herald
Sat,10/12/24-8:00AM, 2,638 Reads. An argument outside a local motel led to gunfire with one suspect behind bars and two victims with non-life-threatening wounds. James Robinson was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a shoot-out at the Relax Inn last Friday around 7:20 p.m. “We received call about an argument with ...
Herman Leach - The Yazoo Herald
Jan 23, 2023 · Funeral services for Herman Leach will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at Yazoo City High School at 11 a.m. Repast will be held at the Dr. L.T. Miller Community Center. Flowers and cards may be sent to Scott Memorial Funeral Home at 1401 E. Broadway, Yazoo City, MS 39194; or the Leach Family at 647 Ethel Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194.
Crime - The Yazoo Herald
Oct 24, 2024 · By JAMIE PATTERSON. Mon,10/21/24-9:07AM , 531 Reads. An accidental shooting in Yazoo City early morning on Oct. 13 left one juvenile injured with another juvenile facing gun possession charges. Police Chief Terry Gann said the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. Oct. 13 on White Avenue in the Jonestown area.