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When it comes to an unplanned $2.8 million dollar contract, we certainly hope our county leaders do their homework.
The resolution towards an agreement with Upchurch Services LLC was recently brought in before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. The project is geared towards updating Yazoo County’s infrastructure into an energy savings model within at least 13 county buildings and facilities.
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3 months 1 week ago
When it comes to an unplanned $2.8 million dollar contract, we certainly hope our county leaders do their homework.
The resolution towards an agreement with Upchurch Services LLC was recently brought in before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. The project is geared towards updating Yazoo County’s infrastructure into an energy savings model within at least 13 county buildings and facilities.
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3 months 1 week ago
Benton Barn Venue proudly presented donation checks to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office and Children’s of Mississippi (Batson Children’s Hospital) as a result of proceeds raised from the community event, Christmas at the Barn.
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3 months 1 week ago
Benton Barn Venue proudly presented donation checks to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office and Children’s of Mississippi (Batson Children’s Hospital) as a result of proceeds raised from the community event, Christmas at the Barn.
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3 months 1 week ago
Benton Barn Venue proudly presented donation checks to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office and Children’s of Mississippi (Batson Children’s Hospital) as a result of proceeds raised from the community event, Christmas at the Barn.
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3 months 1 week ago
The removal of an amphitheater concept from a $12.6 million dollar grant had some city leaders questioning what Yazoo City can truly expect from the RAISE Grant.
“All we are getting are some sidewalks for $12 million dollars,” said Alderwoman Elizabeth Thomas.
However, Alma Jones, the city’s grant manager, said the term “amphitheater” was never specified in the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant application.
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3 months 1 week ago
The removal of an amphitheater concept from a $12.6 million dollar grant had some city leaders questioning what Yazoo City can truly expect from the RAISE Grant.
“All we are getting are some sidewalks for $12 million dollars,” said Alderwoman Elizabeth Thomas.
However, Alma Jones, the city’s grant manager, said the term “amphitheater” was never specified in the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant application.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 months 1 week ago
The removal of an amphitheater concept from a $12.6 million dollar grant had some city leaders questioning what Yazoo City can truly expect from the RAISE Grant.
“All we are getting are some sidewalks for $12 million dollars,” said Alderwoman Elizabeth Thomas.
However, Alma Jones, the city’s grant manager, said the term “amphitheater” was never specified in the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant application.
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3 months 1 week ago
Any sealed bids submitted for the Triangle Cultural Center’s restoration project are slated to be opened at the Jan. 12 city council meeting.
The community crosses its fingers that the highly-anticipated project at the historic building will finally begin after what many are calling five years of continued deterioration and kicking the can down the road.
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3 months 1 week ago
Nineteen candidates have qualified for the upcoming Yazoo City elections, including sixteen within the Democratic party and three Independent candidates.
Within the upcoming municipal election, the posts with the most interest are the mayoral post and the Ward 1 alderman seat with six candidates each vying for the posts.
For mayor, Democratic candidates include Ward 2 Alderman Macklyn Austin, Joe Dearman, Ron Johnson and Sir Johnathan Rucker. Independent candidates include Calvin Thomas and Woodrow Walker.
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3 months 1 week ago
Nineteen candidates have qualified for the upcoming Yazoo City elections, including sixteen within the Democratic party and three Independent candidates.
Within the upcoming municipal election, the posts with the most interest are the mayoral post and the Ward 1 alderman seat with six candidates each vying for the posts.
For mayor, Democratic candidates include Ward 2 Alderman Macklyn Austin, Joe Dearman, Ron Johnson and Sir Johnathan Rucker. Independent candidates include Calvin Thomas and Woodrow Walker.
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3 months 1 week ago
Nineteen candidates have qualified for the upcoming Yazoo City elections, including sixteen within the Democratic party and three Independent candidates.
Within the upcoming municipal election, the posts with the most interest are the mayoral post and the Ward 1 alderman seat with six candidates each vying for the posts.
For mayor, Democratic candidates include Ward 2 Alderman Macklyn Austin, Joe Dearman, Ron Johnson and Sir Johnathan Rucker. Independent candidates include Calvin Thomas and Woodrow Walker.
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3 months 1 week ago
Members of Jackson Prep’s 2025-2026 varsity boys soccer team include (from left back) Coach Kevin Johns, Michael Owen, Walker Dreher, Patrick Mounger, Robert Fletcher, Edward Hall, Will Ferguson, Mason McCain, Sam Sherman, Gray Hawkins, Baker Farrar, Jude Hayden, Worth McGehee, Sam Smith, Assistant Coach Keelan Pajak, Assistant Coach Matt Smith; and (front) Philip Chiasson, Butler Clark, Royal Catchings, Tyler McCain, Stewart Russ, Rhodes Morgan, Thomas Hewitt Oswalt, Jetson Hollingsworth, Caleb Gutierrez, Jack Zoog, Mac Mozingo. Not pictured: John Trotman Tyra.
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The St. Andrew’s Middle School celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas Sweater Dress Down Day. Participating were (from left) Ruhaani Bedi, Mary Oliver Wadlington, Catherine James, Cilia Penton, Sybil Frame, Sarah Jane Selby, and Harper Black.
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A $2.8 million dollar contract with an energy savings group has one county supervisor skeptical, in addition to the county administrator wondering if Yazoo County can afford it without possibly raising taxes.
“This might have to raise taxes or shorten somebody else’s budget,” said Supervisor Willie Wright. “I’m not down with that.”
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3 months 1 week ago
A $2.8 million dollar contract with an energy savings group has one county supervisor skeptical, in addition to the county administrator wondering if Yazoo County can afford it without possibly raising taxes.
“This might have to raise taxes or shorten somebody else’s budget,” said Supervisor Willie Wright. “I’m not down with that.”
By Jamie Patterson on
3 months 1 week ago
A $2.8 million dollar contract with an energy savings group has one county supervisor skeptical, in addition to the county administrator wondering if Yazoo County can afford it without possibly raising taxes.
“This might have to raise taxes or shorten somebody else’s budget,” said Supervisor Willie Wright. “I’m not down with that.”
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3 months 1 week ago
Jackson Academy honor roll students for the first nine weeks of 2025 term include:
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This year, 31 Jackson Academy graduates serve on the JA faculty and staff, drawing on their own memories and experiences to connect with students.
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This year, 31 Jackson Academy graduates serve on the JA faculty and staff, drawing on their own memories and experiences to connect with students.
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