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Public Works Director Robert Green said loose leaves continue to cause havoc within Yazoo City, urging citizens to consider the impact of flooding that comes along with it.
“I’ve been seeing a lot of leaves getting blown out onto the curbs and ditches,” Green said. “We just can’t keep up with them. I have seen piles all around Clubview and all down Grand Avenue. None of them are bagged up. If they don’t want to get flooded out, they need to stop doing that.”
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3 months ago
Public Works Director Robert Green said loose leaves continue to cause havoc within Yazoo City, urging citizens to consider the impact of flooding that comes along with it.
“I’ve been seeing a lot of leaves getting blown out onto the curbs and ditches,” Green said. “We just can’t keep up with them. I have seen piles all around Clubview and all down Grand Avenue. None of them are bagged up. If they don’t want to get flooded out, they need to stop doing that.”
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3 months ago
With the colder temperatures arriving within the community, city officials urge the public to report any vagrants they might witness entering an abandoned or vacant structure. Many accidental fires are started by vagrants inside such properties as they attempt to keep warm in the colder temperatures.
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3 months ago
With the colder temperatures arriving within the community, city officials urge the public to report any vagrants they might witness entering an abandoned or vacant structure. Many accidental fires are started by vagrants inside such properties as they attempt to keep warm in the colder temperatures.
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3 months ago
The Yazoo County School District proudly announces Mrs. Melanie Hardy, Science Teacher at Yazoo County Middle School, as the 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding excellence, innovation, and service in rural education.
Mrs. Hardy—known affectionately throughout the campus as a dynamic force in science instruction—was nominated by her principal, Dr. Frank Woods, whose compelling recommendation highlighted her extraordinary impact on student learning and community engagement.
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The Yazoo County School District proudly announces Mrs. Melanie Hardy, Science Teacher at Yazoo County Middle School, as the 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding excellence, innovation, and service in rural education.
Mrs. Hardy—known affectionately throughout the campus as a dynamic force in science instruction—was nominated by her principal, Dr. Frank Woods, whose compelling recommendation highlighted her extraordinary impact on student learning and community engagement.
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3 months ago
The Yazoo County School District proudly announces Mrs. Melanie Hardy, Science Teacher at Yazoo County Middle School, as the 2025 Rural Teacher of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding excellence, innovation, and service in rural education.
Mrs. Hardy—known affectionately throughout the campus as a dynamic force in science instruction—was nominated by her principal, Dr. Frank Woods, whose compelling recommendation highlighted her extraordinary impact on student learning and community engagement.
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3 months ago
First Presbyterian Day School conducted a spelling bee for their fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. Sixth grade winners were (from left) Anna Hathorn, second place; Lucase Truong, first; and Isabella Bean, third place.
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3 months ago
County leaders pushed forward with a resolution that will continue the momentum to finish an uncompleted levee in the Rocky Bayou area of Yazoo County.
David Ivy, with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, recently appeared before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors for their approval on the levee project, which will also come at no expense to the county.
Ivy said the levee is within the Rocky Bayou area.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 months ago
County leaders pushed forward with a resolution that will continue the momentum to finish an uncompleted levee in the Rocky Bayou area of Yazoo County.
David Ivy, with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, recently appeared before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors for their approval on the levee project, which will also come at no expense to the county.
Ivy said the levee is within the Rocky Bayou area.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 months ago
County leaders pushed forward with a resolution that will continue the momentum to finish an uncompleted levee in the Rocky Bayou area of Yazoo County.
David Ivy, with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, recently appeared before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors for their approval on the levee project, which will also come at no expense to the county.
Ivy said the levee is within the Rocky Bayou area.
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3 months ago
Madison Central High School November Students of the Month include (from left, back) Eli Bowen, Ayden Green, Davis Runnels, and Mynor Rodriguez; (middle) Tate Dowd, Monica Powell-Lucious, Carmen Medlock, and Evan Brannon; (front) Elle Myrick, Scarlett Sullivan, Elle Valentine, Maris Walters, and Mary Kate Thomas. Not pictured: Arsh Kaur and Kolin Duncan.
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3 months ago
Ninth through 12th grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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Ninth through 12th grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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Ninth through 12th grade Madison-Ridgeland Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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3 months ago
Politicians use statistics and polls to emphasize the parts of the truth that they want us to believe. But, statistics should not be used as simple talking points. “Gun deaths: are not the same as “gun violence.” Seven people died in Mississippi two weeks ago. Several more were hit by gunfire. Even more were missed. If we ignore those who were nearly hit, we have ignored the reality of danger. Tell us how many shell cases were picked up by police? That's the measure of potential death. Potential is measured by how many bullets missed.
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3 months ago
Politicians use statistics and polls to emphasize the parts of the truth that they want us to believe. But, statistics should not be used as simple talking points. “Gun deaths: are not the same as “gun violence.” Seven people died in Mississippi two weeks ago. Several more were hit by gunfire. Even more were missed. If we ignore those who were nearly hit, we have ignored the reality of danger. Tell us how many shell cases were picked up by police? That's the measure of potential death. Potential is measured by how many bullets missed.
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3 months ago
The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) and the Madison County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) announce the graduation of the 2025 Madison County Executive Leadership Class. Awards were presented to each member, and their class project was shared with the MCEDA and MCBL&F leadership and the president of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. The class represented a diverse group of businesses and industries in Madison County.
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The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) and the Madison County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) announce the graduation of the 2025 Madison County Executive Leadership Class. Awards were presented to each member, and their class project was shared with the MCEDA and MCBL&F leadership and the president of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. The class represented a diverse group of businesses and industries in Madison County.
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Mayor John Horhn recently appointed Cathy Northington as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor. Northington brings extensive experience in operational leadership, strategic planning, and civic advocacy to City Hall.
“Cathy Northington is a proven leader who understands how to bring people together to get things done,” said Mayor Horhn. “Her experience working with business leaders, community organizations, and statewide partners has prepared her to build partnerships and help move our city forward.”
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