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Bell tower may have led to fire station collapse

An engineering firm conducted a site visit at Yazoo City’s central fire station, which collapsed last month with rubble from . . .

City awards bid for Triangle project

City leaders have approved a bid for the highly anticipated exterior wall repair to the historic Triangle Cultural Center. The . . .

The value of a vote

Election season remains in full swing within our community. With the Yazoo City municipal primary elections behind us, we are . . .

Mississippi campgrounds recognized among top RV campgrounds in North America

The 2026 Campspot Awards included two Mississippi sites: Gulfport Luxury RV Resort and Sun Retreats Horn Lake. It seems like . . .

MA soccer off to a 3-0 start

The Manchester Academy Lady Maverick soccer team is off to a 3-0 start after a pair of 5-0 wins over . . .

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UMMC clinics to reopen Monday, begin rescheduling missed appointments after cyberattack
By PATRICE GUILFOYLE
Mon,03/02/26-8:19AM , 1,436 Reads
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on Feb. 19.
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Billy Joe Franklin Sr.
Mon,03/02/26-9:22AM , 1,286 Reads
Billy Joe Franklin Sr., 84, of Bentonia, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Franklin.
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Agricultural Leaders Urge USDA to Adopt Proven Regulatory Measures as Permanent Policies
By HANNAH EAST
Wed,03/04/26-11:30PM , 709 Reads
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University of Mississippi Announces Fall 2025 Chancellor's Honor Roll
Mon,03/02/26-2:00PM , 404 Reads
The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll.
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Yazoo City, 39194, MS

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 84°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: WSW
Wind Gust: 14 mph
Sky Cover: 54%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: 10:26 PM
Moon Set: 8:18 AM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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