Mississippi State Senator Bradford Blackmon has put himself at the center of a national conversation, and not for the reasons . . .

Jan 6, 2025 · Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said the suspect involved in this morning's standoff situation at a county apartment complex has been apprehended and charged. Zedrick Grady Jr. was charged with two counts of kidnapping and trespassing.

Jan 10, 2025 · A nine-hour standoff at a Yazoo County apartment complex finally reached its conclusion Monday morning with the escape of two female hostages and the later arrest of a male suspect. Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said he was appreciative of the combined efforts of his office and state agencies, which resulted in no injuries during the standoff.

Jan 21, 2025 · Betty J. Scott, 80, of Yazoo City, went to her eternal home on January 24, 2025. Betty was born on February 27, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia to Everett and Ethel Martin.

Jan 10, 2025 · A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

3 days ago · David McPhail recently presented a donation of $1,000 to Judy Ables, director of the Yazoo Boys and Girls Club, to be used for the youth of the local club. Six inmates connected in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack who were being held at the local Federal Correctional Complex have been released after ...

Jan 6, 2025 · A standoff situation continues at a Yazoo County apartment complex with two hostages now free and the suspect still inside the home. Local Yazoo County deputies, assisted by other agencies, are currently handling a standoff at an Oakhaven Apartments home.

Jan 29, 2025 · When Milwaukee Tool and the state of Mississippi announced in 2021 that the company would be building a new plant in Grenada, it created concerns 30 miles away in Greenwood. People wondered what that might mean for the company’s operations here ...

Dec 14, 2024 · Three weapons were removed from the streets and an adult man charged with concealing weapons at a local apartment complex. Chief Terry Gann, with the Yazoo City Police Department, said his department received a report of juveniles standing in the parking lot of Willow Woods Apartments, allegedly in possession of weapons.

Jan 3, 2025 · From impressive sport highlights among local young athletes to a collection of hard-hitting news that swept through the community to major milestones from local leaders, the Yazoo community had its share of top stories over the course of 2024. Unfortunately, the community also experienced much loss with the passing of many beloved figures.