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Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
More details will be published when they are available.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
It was your typical scenario for an elementary school dance.
The boys lined up against one side of the gymnasium while the girls huddled in giggly groups on the other side.
It was the annual Valentine’s Day dance, and I was in the fourth grade. Boys no longer had the cooties, and my friends and I were ready to dance the night away...until 8 p.m.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Charges arrived for a few suspects involved in what investigators believe are connected shootings within Yazoo City. As the community continued to recover from the recent devastating winter storm, the following days were filled with three separate shootings, occurring within 24 hours of each other.
The first incident occurred on Jan. 28 at the Citgo Gas Station on Eleventh Street around 3 p.m. Officers first responded to the scene after receiving reports of a fight at the local gas station. The reports of a fight soon developed into reports of shots fired.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
A rescue effort lasting a few hours on a Yazoo County farm this week ended with success thanks to a complete team effort from local responders and surrounding agencies.
“This rescue effort is why building relationships with neighboring agencies is so important and crucial for rural emergency response,” said Jack Willingham, county emergency management director. “We pick up the phone, and our brothers come. We thank all who assisted in this incident.”
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Veteran law enforcement officer Patrick Jaco resigned last week as Yazoo City’s police chief to pursue another career path that he believes is in the best interest of his family.
“I want the public to know that this was not an easy decision for me,” Jaco said. “I continue to be a supporter for Yazoo City, this community and the police department. I want to see the continued improvement for the department and the city.”
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food a
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Keyondra Taylor is the daughter of Yourlunda Stiff and Marlon Taylor, and the granddaughter of Stella Hackett, Major Hackett, Dave Taylor, Lula Taylor, and Alexander Stiff. She graduated from Belhaven University in December 2024 with a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. In August 2025, she also completed her Master Certification in Human Resources. Keyondra was accepted into Belhaven University’s Doctoral Program in Business Administration, with a specialization in Health Administration, which she began in August 2024.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
With over a century of stories and memories, Mr. Davis Gary certainly had a story to share. The beloved retired banker passed away last week at a remarkable 104 years old.
The Yazoo County native was a leader in the local banking industry and a community servant who was dedicated to his hometown. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gary, he was a graduate of Bentonia High School and East Central Junior College.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Yazoo City police officers arrested an escaped convict from Louisiana last week after receiving a tip from a resident that he was acting suspicious.
Officers Desi Parker and Mylan Smith originally responded to an unrelated call about two men dressed in black, pacing around the Double Quick store on Jerry Clower Boulevard last Thursday.
“They were unable to locate those two men, but while they were patrolling the area a resident gave them a tip about another man,” said Chief Patrick Jaco.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
* Editor's Note: Since the publication of this article, utilities have been restored within the community.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Yazoo City voters will return to the polls on Feb. 23 for the Democratic primary runoff election for the Ward 1 alderman post.
The runoff election for the Ward 1 post will include incumbent Charlie Jenkins and challenger Deyoung Haymer. Unofficial results from Monday’s municipal primary election showed Jenkins with 114 votes versus Haymer’s 86 votes.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Police Chief Patrick Jaco has resigned from his post as leader of the Yazoo City Police Department after he told The Herald he will be pursuing another career path but will remain in Yazoo City to continue to give back to the community.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
A suspect wanted in connection to a Yazoo City shooting last month is now in the custody of the Yazoo City Police Department.
Tagii Nellums was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators considered Nellums armed and dangerous.
However, Nellums was taken into custody last night at about 6:30 p.m. More information will appear in the next edition of The Herald.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The Yazoo City Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Tagii Nellums, who is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026 at approximately 2:40 p.m. at the Citgo Gas Station located at 100 East 11th Street.
Investigators warn the public that Nellums is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding his location is urged to contact the Yazoo City Police Department immediately at 662-746-1131 or call 911.
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2 months ago
Yazoo City police officers arrested an escaped convict from Louisiana Thursday after receiving a tip from a resident that he was acting suspicious.
Officers Desi Parker and Mylan Smith originally responded an unrelated call about two men dressed in black pacing around the Double Quick store on Jerry Clower Boulevard. They were unable to locate those two men, but while they were patrolling the area a resident gave them a tip about another man.
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2 months ago
As the community continues to recover from last weekend's devastating winter storm, the Yazoo City Police Department continues its investigations into three separate shootings that have occurred within Yazoo City over the last 24 hours.
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2 months ago
Hilton Heights Water Assn. #1 has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Yazoo County.
Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health of a system wide pressure loss due to one or more line breaks.
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2 months 1 week ago
Yazoo County High School students joined teachers, school administrators, district leaders, and members of the Yazoo County School District Board of Trustees for a meaningful and educational visit to the Mississippi State Capitol during Yazoo City Day at the Capitol.
The visit provided students with a first-hand look at state government in action and highlighted the strong partnership between the school district and state leadership.
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2 months 1 week ago
Markeiyanna Garnett of Pickens has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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2 months 1 week ago
The community mourns the passing of Ted Webb, a beloved pharmacist, businessman and community leader who passed away at 93 years old.
“I lost the best man I’ve ever known,” his son, Frank Webb, reflected on social media. “He loved me with his whole heart, and I loved him. He taught me how to be a man, a husband, a father and a pharmacist. I will miss him until I see him again. My loss is Heaven’s gain.”
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