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Special to The HeraldMaybe the third time will be the charm in getting a law passed that will make adults directly responsible if underage drinking is discovered on their property or in their home. The Social Host Bill being introduced in the Legislature ...
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By DAN HAWTHORNESports EditorLibby Adams decided at the last minute to run the Mississippi Blues Marathon last Saturday, that Friday afternoon to be exact. Her sister in-law D’Ann was running in the half marathon, so she figured why not. She needed her ...
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By DAN HAWTHORNESports EditorManchester Academy’s Lady Mavericks snapped a two-game winning streak Tuesday, while the Mavericks extended theirs to six against AA foe Indianola in non-district action. Indianola downed the Lady Mavericks 49-34 in game one...
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By DAN HAWTHORNESports EditorThe streak has ended for the Lady Raiders. Benton Academy earned their second win on the season, 42 days from their first one, Tuesday night, 42-26 over Central Holmes. The Raiders however couldn’t follow suit in the second ...
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The Yazoo HeraldYazoo City native Gov. Haley Barbour delivered his final State of the State speech Thursday.Barbour urged state legislators to spend tax dollars cautiously in the upcoming fiscal year, called for hiring additional state troopers and ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald Reporter“I’m the only librarian with an animal and dairy science degree.”Cynthia Leigh Welch laughs when she talks about the different route her college education took for her. But as the new director of the Ricks Memorial L...
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The Yazoo HeraldA new book documenting the April 24, 2010 tornado in Yazoo City is now available.Blown Away: The Storm that Changed Yazoo Forever is available for purchase at The Yazoo Herald for $29.95. The 128-page color book was written by Herald manag...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterOne Yazoo City alderman will participate in board meetings via telephone as he recovers from surgery at home. Ward 1 Alderman Charles “Mickey” O’Reilly had his foot amputated this week due to complications from diabe...
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SAMUEL LANGLEY
Samuel Elige Langley, 81, of Holly Bluff died Thursday, January 6, 2011.Funeral services were Saturday at Stricklin-King Funeral home in Yazoo City, with Bro. David Bryant and Bro. Hal Hood officiating. Mr. Langley was a retire...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterBeing raised in a rural county, Gov. Haley Barbour knows all about the importance of agriculture to Yazoo County, the state and even the world. Barbour shared his appreciation of the business as well as predictions for the...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorLosing weight and living a healthier lifestyle is probably the most common New Year’s resolution.Unfortunately it’s also often the hardest one to keep.The Yazoo County Health Network plans to help 30 people meet their ...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorAlthough record snowfalls were recorded in north Mississippi, the weekend winter storm was less severe than expected in Yazoo County.Rebecca Yeates with Yazoo Valley Electric said about 60 customers lost power. -------for ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterThe Four Seasons Garden Club learned about rodent prevention and control during its latest meeting this week. The club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the Mississippi Chemical Annex building at the Ricks...
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Sometimes cars, trucks and other vehicles seem to take on personalities similar to their owners. My Paw Paw used to say that the family station wagon was a lot like Maw Maw. With no working air conditioner, he said it was just a bunch of hot air. Maw Maw ...
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Paul Fry Sr.
Paul Fry Sr., 95, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 a King’s Daughters Hospital.Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at Old King Solomon Church with Rev. Benjamin Hall Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sutton Cemetery in Belzoni.Mr. Fry ...
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Former Superintendent John D. “Buddy” Smith returns to lead Yazoo County School District
By JASON PATTERSONManaging Editor“Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in.”Al Pacino made that line famous in the Godfather III movie, but John...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterDeadline to qualify for this year’s elections is rapidly approaching, and there is already a spark of interest in a few local offices. As of press time, three Yazoo County incumbent officials have challengers. Those offi...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterResidents at a local apartment complex had a rude awakening this week when a fire was started in the parking lot. Trisia Reed, of Yazoo City, was charged with arson. Fire Marshal Kenny Lewis said Reed ignited the fire arou...
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Manchester Academy failed to capitalize on easy buckets Tuesday night, and that eventually caught up with them. The Lady Mavericks dropped a tough battle with Sharkey-Issaquena 59-54 in front of their home fans. For more of the story follow the link.....w...
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Matt Peaster gave the Mavericks the lead for the first time Tuesday night with an old fashioned three point play. They never looked back. Manchester (7-7, 3-0) downed Sharkey-Issaquena for the second consecutive night 71-59. It was their third win in as...
