Most Read | The Yazoo Herald

Splintered wood is all that's left of the barn and workshop at the Leflore County home of Beth and Glen Stevens following Friday night's tornado. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

free content

Tornado damages scores of homes in Greenwood area, but no deaths or injuries reported

By TIM KALICH AND KEVIN EDWARDS TIM KALICH AND KEVIN EDWARDS - Greenwood Commonwealth
Sat,03/15/25-9:16AM, 2,383 Reads 66,855 Statewide
A tornado that touched down around midnight Friday near Greenwood has damaged scores of homes and cars and put thousands without power, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, according to emergency management officials in Leflore and Carroll counties.
- Read more about Tornado damages scores of homes in Greenwood area, but no deaths or injuries reported
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Mavs rolling into district play

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Fri,03/28/25-1:48PM, 2,382 Reads
- Read more about Mavs rolling into district play
free content

St. John: The Ninth Wave

By ROBERT ST. JOHN ROBERT ST. JOHN
Mon,09/08/25-10:14AM, 2,378 Reads 19,408 Statewide
Robert St. John tells of his experience at the remote tiny, improbable restaurant guests have traveled from the Isle of Mull to Australia to visit.
- Read more about St. John: The Ninth Wave
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Yazoo County Fair returns this week

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,10/10/25-9:41AM, 2,375 Reads
A week of family fun and entertainment approaches as the Yazoo County Fair sets up its annual showcase this week at the Fairgrounds Oct. 10-18.
This year marks the Yazoo County Fair Association’s 97th anniversary, making it one of the longest consecutive running county fairs in the state of Mississippi.
- Read more about Yazoo County Fair returns this week
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Barry Herrod

Thu,10/30/25-11:42AM, 2,372 Reads
Barry Harrod, 69, of Yazoo City, passed away on Oct. 28, 2025 at Yazoo City Health and Rehab.
Graveside services will be held on Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Hebron Cemetery with Rev. Glen Warrington officiating under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.
- Read more about Barry Herrod
free content

Raiders' 32-12 victory marks Dendy's 100th win

By JOFFRE WASHINGTON JOFFRE WASHINGTON
Fri,10/17/25-3:07PM, 2,370 Reads
Benton Academy Raider head football coach Bryan Dendy reached a milestone last Friday night, securing his 100th career victory with his Raiders’ 32-12 win over Christ Covenant School.
Benton improved to 5-3 on the season with the win.
- Read more about Raiders' 32-12 victory marks Dendy's 100th win
free content

Carol Carter McMaster

Sat,05/10/25-12:44PM, 2,368 Reads
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Carol Carter McMaster announces her peaceful passing on May 8, 2025, at the age of 86.
- Read more about Carol Carter McMaster
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Office space leads to heated debate

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,11/01/25-8:00AM, 2,365 Reads
A discussion surrounding office space led to a heated debate between some county leaders and Sheriff Jeremy McCoy. Although McCoy said he had permission from a judge, a few county supervisors said the move required their permission first.
- Read more about Office space leads to heated debate
free content

Robert Luby Jr.

Mon,03/03/25-1:32PM, 2,350 Reads
Robert Virgil “Bob” Luby, Jr., 77, of Benton, was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.
- Read more about Robert Luby Jr.
free content

Looking back on a year of news in Yazoo

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,01/06/26-12:46PM, 2,340 Reads
From impressive sport highlights among local young athletes to a collection of hard-hitting news that swept through the community to major milestones from local leaders, the Yazoo community had its share of top stories over the course of 2025. Unfortunately, the community also experienced much loss with the passing of many beloved figures.
- Read more about Looking back on a year of news in Yazoo

Contact Information

Follow Us

Our Apps