Yazoo City News

Several drivers were seen going around barriers meant to keep them from being hit by trains at Woodrow Wilson and Park Side in Jackson.

Sally Ross Davis, Joanna Wilburn and Ruth Wilburn can tell you as much about every Welsh pony they have ever owned or bred as they can any member of their family.

Two drivers who saw a train kill a man Saturday in Yazoo City said safety features at the crossing weren't in place before the incident.

So says Wayne State University, which recently released its fourth annual list of “remarkably useful and expressive words that deserve more chances to enrich our language.” Irvin D. Reid, the dean of the Honors College, says, “By bringing these words back into conversation, we expand our ability to communicate clearly and help make ... (more)

One man is dead after Amtrak's City of New Orleans passenger train hit a pick up truck in Yazoo City Saturday morning.

Herbert Lee Jr., 73, was pronounced dead at the scene after investigators said his truck caught fire while being dragged several hundred yards by the train.

This lengthynew piece in the New York Times , which is headlined "Many Pardon Applicants Stressed Connection to Mississippi Governor," provides some additional information about links between outgoing Gov.

So says Wayne State University, which recently released its fourth annual list of "remarkably useful and expressive words that deserve more chances to enrich our language." "By bringing these words back into conversation, we expand our ability to communicate clearly and help make our world a more interesting place," said Irvin Reid, dean of the ... (more)

JALEN DAWSON, Gentry: Had 29 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in an 85-70 loss to Amanda Elzy.

All Mississippians should be prepared for what will likely be the first significant severe weather and tornado outbreak of the year by late Sunday afternoon.

When not at her day job, Joanna Wilburn spends time with about 40 Welsh ponies at Rollingwoods Farm.

So says Wayne State University, which recently released its fourth annual list of "remarkably useful and expressive words that deserve more chances to enrich our language." Irvin D. Reid, the dean of the Honors College, says, "By bringing these words back into conversation, we expand our ability to communicate clearly and help make our world a more ... (more)

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the appointment of Mark McConnell to the position of deputy executive director-chief engineer, according to MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath.