New Stop Sign Locations in Yazoo City
Beginning May 17th there will be new stop signs placed in Yazoo City.
See the flyer below for the locations:
Local
Alligator season: Permit applications can be submitted June 1
FROM MSDWFP:
A total of 960 permits will be available within seven hunting zones across the state for the 2021 10-day alligator hunting season on public waters. Applications for permits will be accepted by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) from June 1-8. The season begins Aug.... Read More.
Flood Warning for Big Black River has been lifted
The Flood Warning for the Big Black River near Bentonia has been lifted.
as of 1:15 PM Thursday 5-13-21 the river stage was 16.19' ft. The river is
forecast to crest around 18.7' ft on Friday Evening 5-14-21.
The fllod stage is 22' ft.
Spring squirrel season begins May 15
From MSDWFP:
Mississippi's spring squirrel season opens May 15 and closes June 1. Many of Mississippi's open public lands and Wildlife Management Areas across the state offer squirrel hunting opportunities.
Hunters generally should look for areas with mature, hardwood forest cover for the best squirrel hunting experience. Anyone planning to hunt public... Read More.
Wild Weather comes to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Wild Weather, the latest exhibit from MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS), immerses visitors of all ages in the science of severe weather. Join a research flight through a hurricane, witness the power of a tornado, follow turbulent cloud formations and lightning strikes, become a community scientist in... Read More.
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN YAZOO!
Local COVID-19 vaccinations are happening this week in Yazoo City.
All Mississippians aged 16 or older are now eligble for vaccination.
Appointments can be made at: https://covidvaccine.umc.edu or walk-ins
are welcome.
Mississippi COVID-19 Update – May 13, 2021
From Mississippi State Department of Health:
Vaccinations - More than 846,000 people have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Mississippi. Local COVID-19 vaccinations are happening this week in Greenwood and Yazoo City, and coming next week to Yalobusha and Sunflower counties. Schedules and locations
All Mississippians aged 16 or older... Read More.
The Flood Warning for the Big Black River has been lifted.
The Flood Warning for the Big Black River near Bentonia has been lifted
and is no longer in affect....
FROM NWS:The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* From Monday morning until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage... Read More.