The Yazoo Herald

Varner says mobile home exceptions must be stopped

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 20:22 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Granting exceptions for mobile homes in certain residential zones was yet again a hot topic among city leaders last week.
After one request to allow a mobile home in a residential zone was tabled, Alderman Dr. Jack Varner said this issue was starting to get out of control.
“You are going to end up putting trailers on every vacant lot in the city,” Varner said, during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. “I have voted against it every time. There is no reason to put trailers all over town.”
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MA raises $142,000 with Grow Green & Gold event

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 20:21 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Manchester Academy raised $142,000 with its Grow Green and Gold fundraiser.
School officials and supporters were very pleased with the community’s contributions. The effort was so well-attended that it collected $42,000 above its original goal.
“It turned out to be very successful,” said MA Headmaster Bryan Dendy. “We had a great turnout from the community with so much support.”
The event featured a live and silent auction. The auction was geared toward agriculture with contributions from chemical companies and other agriculture-related organizations.
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Wildlife Banquet Saturday

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 20:20 | Written by Administrator |

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The annual Yazoo County Wildlife Banquet is set for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at McCoy Elementary. The program will feature Dogwood Outdoors, and proceeds will benefit Catch-A-Dream and Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital.
More details about the banquet are on page 16.

City worker says politics in the way of progress

Friday, 15 February 2013 15:57 | Written by Administrator |

By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

One Yazoo City employee says the biggest problem with the city’s operations is interference by elected officials.
Dick Stricklin, who has worked for the city for nearly four years, said elected officials are placing friends on the city payroll and refusing to allow department heads to hold those “friends” accountable when they fail to do their jobs.
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Boston inspired a generation of Yazooans during his career

Friday, 15 February 2013 15:54 | Written by Administrator |

Coach Peter Boston was a positive influence on many Yazooans during his coaching career. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

His name is Peter Boston.
“It’s Boston, like the baked beans,” he says, with a smile, and most people call him “Coach.”
He’s a man who needs no introduction in these parts.
Boston is a local legend who has coached generations of Yazoo children, including many who went onto to become professional athletes.
He never meets a stranger, has a contagious smile and a wonderful sense of humor.
Stories of his kindness and care come from all walks of life around the community.
He’s a humble man who rarely talks about himself. But others have plenty of good things to say about him.
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