Author: Brenda Johnston

The Yazoo City Board of Alderman recently adopted a new Comprehensive Plan developed by the District.  The updated plan includes no only all elements and tasks as  required by state code, but also a web-based interactive GIS map viewer, 3-D modeling of conceptual redevelopment... Read More.

On-site registration dates have been announced for all campuses of Holmes Community College.On-Site Registration dates are:Yazoo Center: Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m. Attala Center: Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m. Goodman Campus: Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Grenada Campus: Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Ridgeland Campus:... Read More.

Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(ff) provides a Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend (MSAW) holiday in the State of Mississippi. The holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products.The 2020 MSAW holiday takes place between 12:01 A.M.... Read More.

MSDH Update for 7/20/20New cases of COVID-19: 1,635 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past several days, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same... Read More.

Mississippi COVID-19 Update July 15, 2020New cases of COVID-19: 1,025Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past several days, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests... Read More.

Yazoo County School District "Re-Opening Plan Summary is available on their website at www.yazoo.k12.ms.us . Their plan at this time, is for faculty and staff to return to school on Monday, August 3rd. Additionally, there will be specified times and procedures given for... Read More.

The Mississippi State University Extension Service in Yazoo County, combine with other counties, is offering a beekeeping workshop on Thursday, July 23rd @5:30P.M. This meeting will be conducted using the Zoom internet-based video conferencing platform. Speakers will be Randall Nevins, MSU Extension Service and... Read More.

COVID-19 in MississippiNew Cases and Deaths as of July 5NEW CASES357New COVID-19 positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday.NEW DEATHS3New COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday.Clay 1Lee 1Sunflower 1LTC OUTBREAKS10

Gateway Tire and Service Centers has chosen Manna House as the recipient of July's Gateway Gives Back Campaign.  Manna House will receive $3 for every Tuesday Oil Change in the month of July.  If your vehicle is due for an oil change, please take... Read More.

The Mississippi State University Extension office will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.  The office will reopen on Monday, July 6th @ 8:00 A.M.