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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs was on hand for the community-wide testing effort today in Lexington, where COVID-19 has hit hard.

Winstead named police chief

In a special called meeting Monday Jay Winstead was named chief of the Yazoo City Police Department.

State economist it could take two years to recover from recession caused by COVID-19

According to the state’s economist, it might take two years for the Mississippi economy to completely recover from the COVID-19 recession despite it being the shortest one on record.

City schools continue plans for Sept. 8 opening

As parents and students get ready for a return to school this fall, many questions and concerns still remain regarding instruction, safety measures, transportation and just how things are going to

Local courts adjust to COVID with social distancing, technology

Social distancing and even virtual platforms are the new norm when it comes to local court services.

Six reasons for optimism about the virus
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On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 02:41 PM

These are unhappy times in the coronavirus war. The number of infections in Mississippi is rising too rapidly. People living or working in Yazoo City have been ordered to wear masks. And on Monday Gov. Tate Reeves put extra restrictions on additional counties where the number of cases has spiked.
Mississippi is the most regulated state in the South
By Brett Kittredge, READ MORE > 1605 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 01:22 PM

Mississippi has a ways to go before challenging some of the South’s strongest economies, and
one key reason is more regulation and red tape than its neighbors. New legislation proposed
this session could have helped rein in government red tape, but the most significant bills failed
Hardy and Edwards to cheer for DSU
By The Yazoo Herald, READ MORE > 624 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 01:08 PM

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cheer tryouts at Delta State University were held in a virtual format on May 20-21. With 18 potential candidates submitting videos to cheer coach Mary Elizabeth Evans, 13 were chosen to cheer on the Statesmen during the 2020-2021 school year.
Civil asset forfeiture cases down
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 218 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 05:00 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp on the nation’s economy and even reduced the number of civil asset forfeiture cases in Mississippi as well.
Yazoo Sluggers go 4-0 to win Riverboat Rumble
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On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:43 PM

The Yazoo Sluggers were at it again this weekend. After a long, hot day the team went 4-0 to win the Championship in the Riverboat Rumble in Vicksburg.
American expatriates
By Jack Ryan, READ MORE > 252 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 12:37 PM

This was already going on before this year’s events in America, but a small yet growing number of black Americans are seriously considering relocating to Ghana, a country on the west coast of Africa.
Mississippi leaves risk in voting
By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 609 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 12:28 PM

The Mississippi Legislature seems to understand that the pandemic is radically altering how people interact.
Betty Carolyn Potter
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On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 09:00 AM

Betty Carolyn Potter, 71, died on July 20, 2020 at her home in Bentonia.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service.
We're proud to be your newspaper
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 2642 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 05:14 PM

The Yazoo Herald is one of the best community newspapers around.
I make that comment boldly, and perhaps too confidently, but that is how I feel about this paper. And when I type my name on its front page and wipe the ink smeared across my fingertips, I feel good whenever I hold a copy in my hands.
Interim Police Chief tests positive for COVID-19
By Jamie Patterson, READ MORE > 1597 Reads
On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 03:33 PM

Interim Police Chief Jay Winstead tested positive with COVID Tuesday after only showing symptoms for one day.