Carolyn Shipp is retiring after 45 and a half years of service to the Bank of Yazoo City and many years of service to the Yazoo community.By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Carolyn Shipp didn’t even have a checking account when she first joined the Bank of Yazoo City 45 years ago.
“I was scared to death,” Shipp recalled. “I didn’t know anything about banking.”
The 19-year-old proved to be a fast learner, and she found a home at the Bank of Yazoo City. Shipp is retiring this week after a rewarding career in banking and community service.
“You don’t stay somewhere 45 years if you don’t really like it,” Shipp said. “I’ve had opportunities to leave for other positions before, but I wouldn’t do it. They’ve always treated us like family here, and we’ve had good leadership. There is nowhere else I would rather be.”
-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------

BrentBy JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Although city school officials said they had a security plan  in place for intruders on school property, one alderman said he was able to breach it.
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, many voiced concern over the safety of Yazoo City schools.
Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. invited Dr. Arthur Cartlidge, superintendent of the Yazoo City Municipal School District, to share the district’s security plan with city leaders at this week’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------

BlackledgeThe Yazoo Herald

John Blackledge joined The Yazoo Herald staff this week as the new sports editor.
A Sandersville native, Blackledge earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications and History from William Carey University in Hattiesburg. He also earned an associate’s degree from Jones County Junior College.
Blackledge began his journalism career at a small weekly sports publication before joining the Laurel Leader Call as a sports writer. A year later, he joined The Review of Jones County. He also worked in sports radio.
Blackledge is excited to join The Herald staff and hopes to bring new life to local sports coverage.
-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------

Ad Martin, son of Dee Dee and Amy Martin, watches the action at the Yazoo County Livestock Show Saturday. More photos appear on page 10.