Skip to main content

User account menu

Sign Up
Log in
Search
Help

Theme

Please select your theme

×

Standard on/off

Flex on/off

You are currently in standard theme

You are currently in flex theme

Submit Submit

Search

The Yazoo Herald

Post

Domain menu for Yazoo Herald (mobile)

Home
Archives
E-Editions
Local News
Most Read
Most Recent
Subscribe
Newsletters
Obituaries
- How To Submit An Obituary
- Submit an Obituary
Opinion
Our Community
Sports
- Local Sports
- State Sports
State
Top Stories
Contests/Quizzes
Elections
Games
- Crossword
- Sudoku
More News
- Associated Press
- Business
- Crime
- Culture
- Documents
- Entertainment
- Features
- Food & Drink
- Health
- International
- Lifestyles
- Podcasts
- Politics
- Press Releases
- Religion
- Schools
- Slideshows
- Videos
National
Sponsored
Advertising
Legal Notices
- Statewide Legal Notices Search
- Submit Legal
Submit News
Help

Home
About Us
Contact Us
FAQ
Monthly Website Statistics
Our Awards
Our Staff
Rack Locations
Website Policies

Comment Policy
Copyright Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Wedding Policy
Archives
E-Editions
Magazine E-Edition
Newspaper E-Edition
Special Section E-Editions
Local News
Most Read
Most Read Last 24 Hours
Most Read This Week
Most Read This Month
Most Read This Year
Most Read All Time
Most Read Statewide
Most Recent
Subscribe
Change of Address
Delivery Issues
Donate
Online Access for Print Subscribers
Order a Subscription
Pay Print Subscription Online
Sign Up For Newsletters
Vacation Stop / Restart
Newsletters
Obituaries
How To Submit An Obituary
Submit an Obituary
Opinion
Columns
Comments
Editorials
Letters
My Two Cents
Polls
Submit Letter
Submit My Two Cents
Our Community
Buy/Sell
Calendar
Celebrations

Anniversaries
Births
Weddings/Engagements
Submit Anniversary
Submit Birth
Submit Engagement
Submit School News
Submit Wedding

Friends
Groups
Local Links
Neighbors
Post

Copyright Policy
Sports
Local Sports
State Sports
State
Most Read Statewide
Most Recent State News
Other State Websites
Top Stories
Contests/Quizzes
Elections
Candidate Submission Form
Current Political Campaigns
How to Vote
Latest Election News
Games
Crossword
Sudoku
More News
Associated Press
Business
Crime
Culture
Documents
Entertainment
Features
Food & Drink
Health
International
Lifestyles
Podcasts
Politics
Press Releases
Religion
Schools
Slideshows
Videos
National
Sponsored
Advertising
Ad Rates
Ad Staff
Classifieds
How to Advertise
How To Buy Multiple Location Ads
Online Advertising
Pay Advertising Bill
Run a digital AD
Statewide Advertising
Legal Notices
Statewide Legal Notices Search
Submit Legal
Submit News
Submit Anniversary
Submit Birth
Submit Engagement
Submit Letter
Submit News
Submit Obituary
Submit School News
Submit Wedding
Help
Contact Us
Help
Report a Bug

free content

John Byrd

Mon,11/24/25-7:46AM, 11,505 Reads
John Kelly Byrd passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, at First Presbyterian Church in Yazoo City from 12-2 p.m. prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
- Read more about John Byrd
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Nathan Carollo Tompkins

Mon,02/20/23-12:30PM, 11,499 Reads
Nathan Carollo Tompkins, 26, passed away on February 6, 2023. He was born in Indianola, MS to Lance and Mitzi Tompkins.
- Read more about Nathan Carollo Tompkins
free content

MA tennis dynasty continues with state titles

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Mon,05/14/18-8:26AM, 11,492 Reads
Manchester Academy continued its tennis dynasty by winning both the boys’ and girls’ MAIS AA State tennis state championships on Wednesday in Ridgeland. The Maverick boys’ team has won 3 of the last 5 state titles and the girls have won 4 of the last 8 state titles.
- Read more about MA tennis dynasty continues with state titles
free content

Mississippi should not re-authorize administrative forfeiture

By AARON RICE AARON RICE
Wed,02/06/19-8:51AM, 11,489 Reads
If you asked most Mississippians whether the state should be able to confiscate cash and property from a person who was never charged with, much less convicted of a crime, the answer would be a resounding “no.” Yet this is exactly what occurs every day under a practice known as civil forfeiture.
- Read more about Mississippi should not re-authorize administrative forfeiture
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Robert Lann II

Tue,12/16/25-12:12PM, 11,483 Reads
Robert Charles Lann, II “Bob”, 41, of Bentonia, Mississippi passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1984, in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert and Lisa Lann.
- Read more about Robert Lann II
free content

Sixty-four samples test negative for Chronic Wasting Disease, more tests coming

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Sat,03/10/18-4:35PM, 11,481 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks began Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts on February 23, 2018 in the 5-mile CWD Containment Zone.
- Read more about Sixty-four samples test negative for Chronic Wasting Disease, more tests coming
free content

COVID-19 drive through testing coming to Yazoo April 21

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Fri,04/17/20-2:45PM, 11,480 Reads
Ms Department of Health and UMMC will have a free drive thru testing site in Yazoo County on Tuesday April 21 at the Wardell Leach Complex in Yazoo City from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Read more about COVID-19 drive through testing coming to Yazoo April 21
free content

Yazoo's new tax collector

Wed,12/12/18-9:39AM, 11,469 Reads

Tommy Irvine Sr. (left) shakes Chancery Clerk Quint Carver’s hand after being sworn in as Yazoo County Tax Collector while his wife Nekather Irvine holds the Bible and his sister Mae Gower looks on.
free content

Local artists display work at Ricks Library

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Wed,12/16/15-8:19AM, 11,464 Reads
Tucked along with its collection of books and printed stories, Ricks Memorial Library will be filled with vibrant watercolors and rich oil paintings into the new year.

The artwork of local artists Donny Moore and Ed Smith will be on display at the library until Jan. 16.
- Read more about Local artists display work at Ricks Library
The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

free content

Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

By STEVE WILSON STEVE WILSON
Thu,04/15/21-3:26PM, 11,457 Reads 142,987 Statewide
The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.
Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.
- Read more about Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

Load More

The E-Edition

March 11, 2026

Magazine e-edition

wedding mag

Community Polls

Local poll

Do you think the temporary location for the city's central fire station, which includes about $212K modular unit fees, is a wise decision?

Choices

Yes, the operations should be placed in a temporary location immediately.

No, more research should have been dedicated to other options.

Unsure, see both pros and cons to the arrangement.

Submit Your Poll

Local Polls

Statewide poll

If you could have only one social media account, which would it be?

Choices

Bluesky

Facebook

Instagram

Snapchat

TikTok

X (former Twitter)

Other, not listed

None. I don't do social media.

Submit Your Poll

Statewide Polls

Today's Weather

Yazoo City, 39194, MS

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

37°F

Mostly Clear

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 48°F
Min Temp: 27°F
Feels Like: 32°F
Dew Point: 21°F
Humidity: 37%
Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Gust: 30 mph
Sky Cover: 18%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 21°F
Moon Rise: 5:50 AM
Moon Set: 4:56 PM

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

Hourly Forecast

7-Day Forecast

Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.

Get the most from your local news website!

Register for FREE or Login today!

You gain access to:
- profiles and social posts
- the ability to be paid for posting
- two free years of archived e-Editions
- and much more!

If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info.

If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily register or login with an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Click below to get started:

Your local news, on demand, 24/7!

Register for FREE or Login today!

If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info.

If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Click below to get started:

Post to local social media!

converse

Register for FREE or Login today!

If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info.

If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Click below to get started:

Register for FREE or Login today!

If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info.

If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Click below to get started:

Receive Payments For Your Social Posts!

Paid

Register for FREE or Login today!

If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info.

If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Click below to get started:

Gain Access To Our Digital Archives!

Sections

Home
Archives
E-Editions
Local News
Most Read
Most Recent
Subscribe
Newsletters
Obituaries
- How To Submit An Obituary
- Submit an Obituary
Opinion
Our Community
Sports
- Local Sports
- State Sports
State
Top Stories
Contests/Quizzes
Elections
Games
- Crossword
- Sudoku
More News
- Associated Press
- Business
- Crime
- Culture
- Documents
- Entertainment
- Features
- Food & Drink
- Health
- International
- Lifestyles
- Podcasts
- Politics
- Press Releases
- Religion
- Schools
- Slideshows
- Videos
National
Sponsored
Advertising
Legal Notices
- Statewide Legal Notices Search
- Submit Legal
Submit News
Help

Services

About Us
Contact Us
Home Delivery
Receive E-mail Updates
Staff Directory
Submit Your News or Comment
Online Comment Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Help/Support

User Help/Support Page

Copyright

Contact Information

The Yazoo Herald

1035 Grand Ave., Yazoo City

MS 39194

Phone: (662)-746-4911

Email:

jamie@yazooherald.net

Do you think the temporary location for the city's central fire station, which includes about $212K modular unit fees, is a wise decision?

If you could have only one social media account, which would it be?

Current Temp

Contact Information

Follow Us

Our Apps