Yazoo

Coal ash leaks pose significant risk to Mississippi water

Industrial runoff and continued habits of disposing of chemical materials across the country and in Mississippi have led to an increase in...

Yazoo EMA: 'numerous, numerous trees down' after winter storm moves through

A winter storm in Yazoo County has left thousands without power as fallen trees and freezing temperatures create hazardous conditions.

Yazoo delta backwater floods

Backwater flooding happens when the Mississippi River is higher (about 43' at Vicksburg) than the Yazoo River and blocks its discharge.

Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant causes ammonia leak and evacuations

An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents...