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2nd annual CVB Honors recognizes county's tourism industry

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 3:19pm
2nd annual CVB Honors recognizes county's tourism industry

The Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau's 2nd annual CVB Honors celebrated the accomplishments of the county's tourism industry and the business and individuals who make it happen.

The 2012 CVB Honors awards went to:

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Sales tax holiday starts Friday

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 6:00pm
Sales tax holiday starts Friday

Mississippi's annual sales tax holiday starts Friday at 12:01 a.m. and will last 48 hours until midnight on Saturday, July 28.

During the event, the sales tax is waived on specific items, according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

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Ribbon Cutting: NewWave Link

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 6:39pm
Ribbon Cutting: NewWave Link

The Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed NewWave Link, an authorized AT&T Wireless dealer, during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

NewWave Link is located in 49 Junction.

Pictured from left are Chamber Member Colon Johnston, Chamber Board Member Julie Hoffman, Jason Patterson president of the chamber board, Mayor McArthur Straughter, Dianna Ellison, retail experience manager, Monika Baine, retail sales associate, Chamber Director Henry Cote and Chamber Board Member Benton Hayman.

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New CVS to open Feb. 18

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 12:18pm
New CVS to open Feb. 18

According to the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce, the new CVS pharmacy in Yazoo City will have its grand opening Feb. 18.

The store and its manager, Stacey Yates, are the newest members of the chamber.

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Yazoo City man's lost Christmas shopping money returned by honest citizen

Submitted by News Staff
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 12:04pm

By Roslyn Anderson

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Just imagine while Christmas shopping you look down and find a large amount of money what would you do? 

On the other hand, what if you had lost that money?

In this hectic sometimes uncaring world do honest people still exist?

One Yazoo County man found that the answer is 'yes'.

Glenn Porter's trip to Toys "R" Us Monday for presents for the grand kids

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Ladies' Night Out in Yazoo

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 7:35pm
Ladies' Night Out in Yazoo

Ladies' Night Out is Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at retailers across Yazoo.

According to the Yazoo Convention & Visitors Bureau, to be eligible to win you must visit each store and get your Ladies' Night Out card signed.

Cards are available at any participating merchant or on the Yazoo CVB Facebook page.

Drop off signed cards at No Smoking Smoke House or at the last store you visit. A drawing for $100 in "Yazoo Dollars" will be held at 7:30 p.m.

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Tablets serve computer needs for on-the-go users

Submitted by News Staff
Saturday, November 26th, 2011, 1:00pm
Tablets serve computer needs for on-the-go users

By Mariah Smith
MSU Computer Applications and Services

Tablet computers burst into the technology market a little less than two years ago with the launch of Apple’s iPad tablet. The iPad tablets account for nearly 80 percent of the tablet market, but other manufacturers, like Amazon, Motorola, Samsung and Toshiba, are introducing their newest version of the tablet just in time for the holiday season.

Tablet computers are larger versions of smart phones and slimmed down versions of home laptops. In addition, tablets can serve as digital cameras.

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