Sharon London places a sign on Fannie’s Cafe notifying customers that the cafe will be closed until Nov. 26 following the murder of its owner.By JASON PATTERSON
and JAMIE PATTERSON
The Yazoo Herald

Horace Johnson Sr. always had a joke and a smile, and he treated every customer who walked in the door like family.
Johnson always opened the doors to Fannie’s Cafe to allow local families to celebrate events like birthdays and anniversaries and to allow families to gather after funerals. He never charged them a dime. He considered it a way to give something back to the community.
Johnson’s jovial nature is one of the reasons his restaurant has thrived in one of the city’s most impoverished neighborhoods for over three decades, and many Yazooans are still trying to come to terms with how someone could take his life.
The 73-year-old business owner was murdered Friday night after he tried to remove a disorderly man from his local business. Johnson died from a   gunshot wound to his throat.
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Tri-County Academy quarterback Trey Bozeman scrambles with Benton Academy’s Shelby Twiner in pursuit Friday night as the Rebels captured the North State Title with a 26-10 victory. The game lived up to its high expectations, but in the end Tri-County was able to pull away to earn a shot at defending the Class A State Championship Friday against Wilkinson Christian. Coverage of the game begins on page 6A, along with two full color photo pages in Section B.

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Police officers arrived at a home Friday night to find one man holding a shotgun and an injured man hiding under a nearby house.
However, the investigation continues as the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear with one man claiming he was protecting his property and the other claiming to be the victim.
Michael Domin was charged with aggravated assault and released after posting bond.
But the victim Benjamin Eldridge said the suspect should still be behind bars.
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The Yazoo Herald

The annual Christmas lighting contest returns to Yazoo City with an extra surprise this year.
The Triangle Cultural Center will once again sponsor the residential Christmas lighting contest, adding a separate category this year for commercial buildings and windows.
“This season, the judges will be looking for classic and creative holiday decorations that invoke the spirit of the season as well as pride in your community,” said Cary Hill, director of the Triangle.
Any residence and business within the city limits are eligible. To enter a nomination, call the Triangle at 746-2273, give only the address and leave a call back number.
“Remember, you can nominate your neighbor's house without them knowing it,” Hill added.
Judging will be held on the night of Dec. 12. Winners will be notified the next day.