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Drawing on memories

Friday, 14 December 2012 15:01 | Written by Administrator |

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’s Department gives to local families

Friday, 14 December 2012 15:00 | Written by Administrator |

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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Police interrupt burglary

Friday, 14 December 2012 14:56 | Written by Administrator |

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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Harris rides to the top

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 20:29 | Written by Administrator |

Christy Harris and her horse, Hollywood Strip Girl, recently won the Novice Amateur Reining Title in Murfreesboro, Tenn.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

With national recognition and several honors within the equine circuit, Christy Harris is quick to give all the credit to her beloved horse.
“She is the real star,” she said, looking over photographs of her beautiful Palomino.
Especially now that the duo have earned more bragging rights, Harris feels like the two were meant to be together.
“I was just in the right place, at the right time,” she said.
Harris and her horse, Hollywood Strip Girl, recently won the Novice amateur reining title at the 2012 Nutrena AQHA East Novice Championship in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Mixed with challenges and accomplishments, the journey has been an eventful ride for the Vaughan native. But she and Hollywood Strip Girl remained steady and determined through it all.
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Mood to lead economic development

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 20:27 | Written by Administrator |

Mood MoodBy JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Yazoo County native Tim Mood has been named interim director of the Yazoo County Economic Development District.
Henry Cote resigned as director Friday to pursue new opportunities.
“We thank Henry for his services and wish him well,” said Cobie Collins, president of the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors. “We are very excited to have Tim aboard as I am confident that he has the skills to help us bring our economic development efforts to the next level.”
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