Yazoo City, Mississippi: A Second Act

Yazoo City, Mississippi, located north of Jackson, is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta.  In addition, it's a town on a second act.  Fires, unemployment, and tornadoes have ravaged the community.  A particularly damaging fire in the first decade of the twentieth century destroyed most of downtown.  Buildings were rebuilt and a new life occurred.  The recent decades have not been kind.  Businesses left main street not to return.  Despite this, there is a resurgence, and hopes for a brighter future.  Businesses are coming back, main street is getting a new paint and a resurrection.  Everyone is hopeful.  These pictures paint a positive second act.  One of the best town promoters is K.K., an active member of the Yazoo City Chamber of Commerce.  I had a great one hour conversation about the history, dreams, and aspirations of the community.  Please visit, lots of great photos.