Yazoo Growth And Learning Network

04/15/2026

Calling all minds

01/19/2026

Although the paperwork has not been finalized, city leaders have accepted a building donation that could be the answer for the future of a local Boys and Girls Club.

12/06/2025

Capture the essence of the season with our Christmas edition orange and sandalwood soap, a perfect gift or treat for yourself, priced at $6 per bar.

11/15/2025

Eighty-five percent of Mississippi third graders passed the state’s reading assessment for the 2024–25 school year, the Mississippi Department of Education announced Thursday.

Get more info > https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-sees-record-gains-in-thirdgrade-reading-scores/

10/09/2025

Know a college student? Pass along this opportunity!

We are looking for college students (juniors and seniors) who are eager to gain firsthand experience as Extension agents this summer! This is a paid internship where they will learn about the diverse roles and responsibilities of an Extension agent.

Why Apply?
✅ Gain valuable insights into community-focused work.
✅ Enhance your resume with practical experience.
✅ Network with professionals in the field.

Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/oQAZ50X8Co5

07/25/2025

The 2025 Mississippi Rural Placemaking Summit is headed to Yazoo City on September 24!

This one-day event brings together community leaders, creatives, nonprofits and doers to explore how arts, culture, and community-led design can drive growth and lasting change. From public art to historic preservation and health-focused spaces, every session offers practical tools and inspiring ideas for making Mississippi towns stronger, starting right where you are.

Tickets go on sale August 5 — mark your calendar and learn more at msplacemaking.com!

06/16/2025

The city of Yazoo City will not be participating in the youth summer work program this year after city leaders decided to hire seasonal workers within the public works department.

05/22/2025

05/17/2025

Drawing, painting or sculpting with clay can have major benefits for our mental well-being and help reduce anxiety and stress.

05/15/2025

🎉 Calling All Moms & Moms-to-Be! 💙
Join us for Motherhood Matters: Nurturing Health & Well-Being — a free, empowering workshop designed to support you through pregnancy

🗓️ Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 123 W. Broadway St #4001, Yazoo City, MS 39194
📞 Contact Angela Williams: 662-313-9595

Led by Asia Rush and Chelsie Dorsey from Six Dimensions, this session will cover:
✔️ Prenatal & Postpartum Care
✔️ Mental Wellness
✔️ Nutrition & Self-Care
✔️ Local Resources & Peer Support

💝 FREE baby items from Diaper Bank of the Delta + giveaways from Six Dimensions!
Come connect, learn, and thrive in motherhood. 💐

05/12/2025

Congratulations to our Very own 🎉

We are so proud to announce that our student, Kholten Thomas, has been awarded the 2025 Elizabeth Mosley Memorial Gifted Scholarship to attend the Mississippi School of the Arts Summer Camp in Brookhaven, Mississippi!

This incredible scholarship will cover all of his expenses, allowing him to dive into a summer of creativity, growth, and inspiration with other talented students from across the state.

Congratulations, Kholten! Keep shining bright‼️