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My name is Evangelist Catherine Cowans, and I am the founder of True Light Ministry, a faith-based nonprofit organization established in 2014 to serve the residents of Yazoo County, Mississippi. For more than a decade, our ministry has worked to address food insecurity and provide essential support to individuals and families in need throughout Yazoo County and surrounding communities.
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The girl and boy sat at the top of the hill; hands gripped tightly around the handlebars of each of their bicycles.
They had been double dog dared. They knew this challenge had gone beyond backyard politics. It was a full-on war that they aimed to reign victoriously.
Shoving their bare feet into the loose dirt, they both gave themselves a slight budge at the same time. They were facing down a hill the size of an Indian mound in their minds. The steep angle did not phase them.
They had been double dog dared.
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2 weeks 3 days ago
The partnership and efficiency of Yazoo County’s tax assessor and tax collector offices are vital components of our community. The work produced from these two offices is crucial in setting the tone and foundation of our community’s direction, progress and success.
It is imperative that both offices work well together in a timely and professional manner. Any instability within these offices affects taxpayers, economic endeavors and, quite frankly, our livelihood.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Recent graduates include:
• Jewell Vandevere, of Yazoo City, MS. Vandevere received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Thomas Vaughan, of Vaughan, MS. Vaughan received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
When 45 tax roll corrections recently arrived at the office of Tax Collector Miranda Alexander, she said it was not fair for the tax assessor to “wait until the last minute” to get them to her considering she had a short turnaround deadline.
But Tax Assessor Denise Robertson said it was “a one-time error,” adding several other issues to explain her holdup, leaving the county board scratching their heads.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Temporarily relocating the central fire station after it collapsed last month will come with a price tag of over $200,000.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen openly discussed the costs associated with the temporary structures during Monday’s meeting. Additional action was needed by the city council to include the lease agreement amounts to the previous board minutes and current claims docket.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Two city department heads announced their retirements this week with their last days of work for Yazoo City to be towards the end of the month.
Fire Chief Ricky Harris and Public Works Director Robert Green submitted their resignation letters to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday afternoon.
Green’s last day will be March 24, and Harris’ will be on March 31.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
Benton Academy swept Porter’s Chapel with decisive wins in the first district games of the season.
The Raiders cruised to a 12-0 victory at home before earning a 25-7 win on the road.
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3 weeks ago
Two suspects remain behind bars on murder charges. Xzavian Gainwell and Tylan Johnson, both 19, remain in custody at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility on murder charges.
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3 weeks 2 days ago
A 22-year-old man is dead following a shooting at a local apartment complex about an hour ago.
Jeffrey Johnson was pronounced dead by paramedics from a gunshot wound, according to Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers. The victim was pronounced dead at 1:25 p.m. in the parking lot of Graystone Apartments on West Second Street.
Jacob Sheriff, interim police chief, said two suspects are in custody for questioning as the investigation continues.
More information will be printed in this week's edition of The Yazoo Herald.
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3 weeks 4 days ago
City leaders have approved a bid for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted three bids in January to begin the renovation project to the center’s exterior wall, which has been in limbo for over five years. The submitted bids ranged from over a million dollars to about $200,000.
Those three bids submitted included:
United Restoration and Preservation, Inc; $1,530,000
The Lathan Company; $489,500
Structural Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc.; $198,000
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An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Considering whether renovation or reconstruction of the structure would be the right direction, Waggoner Engineering representatives provided a presentation at a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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Yazoo City High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.
Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections. The local high school received 337 books thanks to the initiative.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Yazoo County softball is off to a 4-3 start, winning two straight games before a 2-0 loss at Lloyd Star
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In other MA soccer news, MA head coach Byron Kelly and Maverick Epperson Kelly recently participated in the MAIS futures All-Star Game. Coach Kelly coached Epperson and team to a 4-3 victory while Epperson was named MVP after scoring two goals.
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The Manchester Academy Lady Maverick soccer team is off to a 3-0 start after a pair of 5-0 wins over Greenville St. Joe and a 6-0 victory over Indianola. Pictured above in action is Ellie Rogers Wells.
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Three area academy basketball players represented Yazoo City in the recent MAIS All-Star game held at Jackson Prep. Pictured below, from left are, Benton Academy’s Brynn Blackstock and Leta Greco and Manchester Academy assistant coach Robyn Kelly and Lady Maverick Angel Rae Carpenter. Not pictured was Benton Raider Clayton Saxton who was also an All-Star. (Courtesy Photos)
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Needing just one more win to book a trip to the Mississippi Coliseum, a.k.a. The Big House, for the chance at another state championship, the Yazoo City Indians had to like their chances with familiar foe Greenwood standing in the way.
The Indians had defeated the Bulldogs 2-out-of-three times already this season and looked to punch their Big House ticket with a quarterfinal win at Northeast Community College last Friday.
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Yazoo voters will head to the polls next week for the state’s federal primary elections.
On Tuesday, March 10, voters will choose party nominees for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives in Mississippi’s congressional districts. Winners will advance to the November general election.
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4 weeks 1 day ago
Delta State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Local students include Shelby Allen, of Bentonia, a Health Care Administration major; and Elizabeth Carpenter, of Yazoo City, a Accountancy major.
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