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Judge William Henry Barbour Jr.

Sat,01/09/21-4:51PM, 24,491 Reads
The Honorable William Henry Barbour, Jr., 79, died on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home in Yazoo City.
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Spicing things up at the county jail

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Tue,05/22/18-4:46PM, 24,270 Reads
A Yazoo woman is behind bars after allegedly attempting to sneak synthetic marijuana into the county jail Wednesday during visitation.
Natasha O’Banner was charged with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility.
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Carl McDaniel

Sat,01/16/21-8:14PM, 24,213 Reads
Carl M. McDaniel, ,91, of Benton passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence. Carl was a plantation manager
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Mayoral election to be held Monday

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,03/30/18-12:17PM, 24,193 Reads
Voters will return to the polls Monday to determine the next leader of Yazoo City.
Incumbent Mayor Diane Delaware, who won the Democratic runoff primary, will face Independent challenger Theodis Freeman on April 2 during the general election.
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The Cleanup Ladies

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Mon,09/19/16-9:25AM, 24,100 Reads
It gets hot early this time of year so they’re already out on the street by 5 a.m.

With their big hats to protect them from the sun, gloves to protect their hands and a cart to help carry the load, the trio begins making their way through the neighborhood while some residents are still in bed.
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Governor recognizes AA Calibration as Export Champion

By THE YAZOO HERALD THE YAZOO HERALD
Wed,09/07/16-7:18PM, 23,908 Reads
AA Calibration of Yazoo City recognized by Gov. Phil Bryant during the 2016 Governors Awards for Excellence in Exporting.

The event was event held at the Jackson Convention Complex. The awards recognize Mississippi companies for their success in beginning, maintaining or increasing export sales to international markets.
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Charlene Hunt

Thu,11/23/17-7:17AM, 23,712 Reads
Charlene F. Hunt, 71, of Pearl, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Merit Health River Oakes Hospital in Flowood.
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John Bishop Copeland Jr.

Thu,06/06/19-1:56PM, 23,711 Reads
John Bishop Copeland Jr., 93, of Yazoo City died at The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Wednesday June 5, 2019. An Agent with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company he was a member of First United Methodist Church.
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Doug Gordon

Tue,07/17/18-4:59PM, 23,699 Reads
John Douglas “Doug” Gordon, 60, of Yazoo City passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home. A native of Yazoo City, he was a heavy equipment operator and of the Baptist faith.
Services were held July 16 at Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Burial followed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Phoenix.
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Panther Pride on display for historic season

By CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT CATHRYN CARTWRIGHT
Wed,12/06/17-10:14AM, 23,674 Reads
Residents of Yazoo County are banding together to show support for the Yazoo County High School Panthers after they won second place in the MSHAA State Football Championship Game in the Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium at the University of Mississippi.
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