Emergency responders on the scene of an explosion that seriously burned two peopleBy JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Two Yazoo County residents were seriously injured Wednesday morning in a butane explosion.
The Yazoo City Fire Department responded to explosion that occurred at a mobile home on Old Highway 3 around 9 a.m..
The explosion, which heavily damaged the rear wall of the mobile home, is believed to have been cause by a cigarette igniting leaking gas.
Robert Flanagan was airlifted to University Medical Center in Jackson and Kimberly Martin was transported by ambulance.
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Clementine Brown finds comfort in the artwork of her late companion Chet Matthews. An art scholarship was recently formed in his honor.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Chet Matthews was only a small boy when his God-given talent began to make an appearance.
Sitting at the kitchen table with his grandmother preparing supper, he would watch her cook while holding a pencil.
It wasn’t long before he put the pencil to paper. With ease, the blank sheet of paper was transformed into a beautiful creation.
“He was a natural,” said Clementine Brown, Chet’s 30-year companion. “He would just sit at the table and draw while he watched his grandmother cook. He always loved it.”
Chet was 50 years old when he was killed in a farming accident over a year ago. But Clementine keeps his artwork as a reminder of the man he was to her through their years together.
“He was a kind, very loving man,” she said, with tears in her eyes. “He loved me dearly.”
Chet could usually be found at his farming job. He had a reputation for being a hard worker.
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Sheriff Jake Sheriff (right) and deputy Courtney Granderson present Christmas gifts.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department did more than distribute gifts to local families earlier this week.
They offered love and fellowship back to the community they serve.
The Gifts of Love basket ceremony was held Monday morning at the Yazoo County Courthouse.
Deputies and other county officials gave away free baskets filled with gifts, food and other tokens of love to families within Yazoo County.
“This is such a blessed occasion,” said Nancy Hudson, mistress of ceremonies.
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor
Officers arrested two burglary suspects this week and continue to search for the third suspect.
Corey Bentley was charged with burglary, and Celvin Grady was charged with conspiracy to commit a crime.
A third suspect remains on the run as officers continue their investigation.
Capt. Willie Hubbard said officers responded to a burglary of a game room at 1013 Lamar Ave.
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