The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is awarding $1.5 million to fund a pilot project to control feral swine in Mississippi and nine other states across the country.
The man considered as Yazoo County’s Most Wanted was captured by deputies over the weekend.
Jody Tate, 28, remained behind bars Tuesday morning, along with Nicole Ingram, 38, who is accused of helping the fugitive elude authorities.
Gloria Luby Pettigrew, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home in Braxton.
Funeral services were Sunday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial followed at New Covenant Church Cemetery in Harrisville.
Federal officials arrived in Yazoo County last week to spread awareness surrounding the upcoming 2020 Census in an effort to document accurate population numbers.
Accurate population counts could mean more government money to be used within the community.
The Yazoo Herald’s annual Black Friday sale returns to provide readers with a tremendous subscription deal.
On Friday, Nov. 29, readers can call or stop by The Herald office for a subscription for a whole year for $26. That is half off the normal $52 price.
Jane S. Wilson, 89, of Yazoo City passed away at her residence Saturday November 23, 2019. A retired merchant she was a member of First Baptist Church.
Charles Roy Ward, was born March 3, 1934 and is survived by sisters Winnie Lee, Betty, Mary, Carolyn and brother Billy. He is also survived by his son Charles Joseph “Joey” Ward and three much-loved grandchildren Charles Scott, Kristen Meagan and Brittany Nicole; great grand
David H. Chisolm, 79, of the Coxburg Community in Yazoo County. A retired teacher with The Yazoo City School District he was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Yazoo City.
A special election for an alderman will be held next month in the village of Eden.
The election will be held on Dec. 20 to fill a vacancy on the Board of Aldermen.
Johnnie “JT” Eugene Twiner, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence.
