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City’s central fire station collapses

The Yazoo City Fire Department’s central station collapsed early Saturday evening with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington . . .

The Thrill of Victory

Coach Dewayne Cupples gives Alley Grace Ables a hug during the Lady Mavericks’ celebration after securing the AA Division II . . .

Stat jobs reflect national trends

The boom in manufacturing jobs President Donald Trump forecast last April has yet to loom much yet boom. “Manufacturers shed . . .

Jackson frequented Greenwood, Delta over career

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the prominent civil rights activist and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was no stranger . . .

The outrage President

The outrages keep piling up day after day. On February 6, 2026 at 5:44 in the morning, the Truth Social . . .

  • Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson has empty shelves due to problems at the state's alcohol distribution warehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Credit: Bashirah Mack/Mississippi Today

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    Alcohol crisis: Mississippi liquor stores, bars run dry from ABC problems

    By KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
    Thu,02/19/26-1:54PM , 266 Reads 2,110 Statewide

    Just a few months ago, shelves at Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson were full of wines that can be hard to find in Mississippi. 

    Now, shelves are empty and customers come in asking if the store is closing. Owners put a sign outside that says, “Not going out of business … still waiting for the ABC to deliver.” 

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    Ward 1 primary runoff election to be held Monday

    By JAMIE PATTERSON
    Fri,02/20/26-3:00PM , 47 Reads

    Yazoo City voters will return to the polls on Monday, Feb. 23, for the Democratic primary runoff election for the Ward 1 alderman post. 
    The runoff election for the Ward 1 post will include incumbent Charlie Jenkins and challenger Deyoung Haymer. 

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    Ole Miss QB gets an assist

    Wed,02/18/26-11:38AM , 245 Reads 4,971 Statewide

    It looks as though quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will get to play one more year at Ole Miss. Part of us wants to shout hooray.

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  • Photo by Jamie Patterson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
    The Yazoo City Fire Department’s central station collapsed early Saturday evening with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.

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    City’s central fire station collapses

    By JAMIE PATTERSON
    Fri,02/20/26-2:30PM , 97 Reads

    The Yazoo City Fire Department’s central station collapsed early Saturday evening with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
    Fortunately, no one was inside the building when it collapsed. Portions of South Washington Street in front of the station remain closed as of press time.

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Panthers Sign football scholarships

Fri,02/20/26-3:30PM, 48 Reads

Yazoo County Panther football standouts Devon Fountain and Marlin Jones recently signed scholarships to continue their respective football careers. Fountain signed with Lyon College and Jones inked with Mississippi Delta Community College. Both athletes are pictured above with family and friends.

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