This postcard from the early 1900s shows the bridge when it was still in operation.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The vines cover her from time to time these days, and the water bed beneath is usually dry.
But she still proudly stands  as an icon of a past era, serving as a reminder of Yazoo’s rich history.
The story of the Yazoo River bridge in Jonestown is over a century old. Her iron skeleton has seen thousands of travelers cross over her. She has been a spot of wonder for many children as they walked over the murky waters of the Yazoo.
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