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According to Yazoo County Coroner, Ricky Shivers, 53 year old Barbara Louise Williams of Benton, MS died this morning at 9:15 am as a result of injuries she received when the passenger car which she was driving collided with a tractor on Wildwood Road... Read More.

Congratulations to Humphreys Academy #25 McKenna Polk on receiving awards for MAIS Player of the Year, Best Defense, All Conference Softball, District Defense and Defensive Award in Basketball. #65 McKayla Polk received the MAIS All State Team , Best Offense, All Conference Softball, MVP... Read More.

A Sunday Afternoon wreck on Highway 49 at Little Yazoo sent two people to the hospital. Shortly before 3:00 PM Sunday 4-29-2018, Bentonia Fire/Rescue personnel were dispatched to a one vehicle accident with reported injuries and a possible child trapped in the vehicle. When... Read More.

The Annual Spring Gala was held at the Point on Center Park Lane Saturday night. It was an evening enjoyed many and hosted by the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce.Awards given at the Spring Gala/Silent Auction Saturday, April 21st listed below.Hosting the First Mix... Read More.

Congratulations to the Humphreys Academy Rebels on a big win over Delta yesterday 11 - 3. The win puts the Rebels #1 in the District. Way to go Rebels!

Shortly after 8:00 PM Monday evening (4/16/2018) Bentonia Fire/Rescue Personnel were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Fletchers Chapel Road. When responders arrived they found this Dodge Van overturned. A passenger in the van had been pulled from the vehicle by the driver. The... Read More.

The first ever Yazoo Convention and Visitors Burea Miss Hospitality was crowned Sunday April 8th, 2018. Congratulations to Miss D'Avia Henry-Peyton the 2018-2019 Yazoo County Miss Hospitality. She will be spending the next 12 months representing Yazoo's Hospitality Industry. She will also represent Yazoo... Read More.

Winners in the Little Miss Catfish Contest Saturday.Tiny Miss Catfish - Emma Elizabeth SnyderLittle Miss Catfish Winners - Aubrey Grace HawkinsJunior Miss Catfish - Anna Rivers McGlawn

The 34th Annual World Catfish Festival was held Saturday in Belzoni.  The weather was far from perfect for the festival but excitement was in the air to see who would be crowned the 2018 Miss Catfish.  7 beautiful contestants were competing for the title.  Molly... Read More.

The Crowning of Miss Catfish is always a highlight of the Catfish Festival each year.This year's contestants are:Mollie Tucker, Sponsored by: Heartand CatfishArin B. McIntyre, Sponsored by: Tackett Fish FarmsAlexandra Guion, Sponsored by: Riven Oak FarmGabrielle Nichole Merchant, Sponsored by: Delta Cat FisheriesMollie Katherine... Read More.

* These are unofficial results and are only from voting machines….Ward 1:Diane Delaware 176 / 79.28%Theodis Freeman 45 / 20.27%Write-in Votes         1 / 0.45%Ward 2:Diane Delaware 192 / 68.82%Theodis Freeman 87 / 31.18%Write-in Votes        0 / 0.00%Ward 3:Diane Delaware 135 / 84.91%Theodis Freeman 23... Read More.