Dr. Jack NicholsonBy JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

He was a coach, a teacher, an administrator and a trusted friend to many.
Dr. Jack Nicholson was a lot of things to many people, and he changed many lives for the better during his career in education.
The former superintendent of the Yazoo County School District  died Wednesday at age 69. Nicholson will be remembered by many Yazooans for his work to improve education and for helping many others achieve their goals.
“He was a person who didn’t care about race or how much money someone had,” said Rose Nicholson, his wife of 49 years. “He was fair with everyone and always encouraged everyone to continue their education and succeed to the fullest of the their ability.”
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William Wacker’s 20-year military career included a year of service in Vietnam. Today Wacker is the quartermaster at the Ray Davis VFW Post #4302 and the District 7 commander. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

William Wacker said he doesn’t feel like a hero.
The Vietnam veteran has been called one on more than one occasion by friends and complete strangers.
“But I’m not a hero,” he said. “The real heroes are the ones who are no longer with us.”
Wacker, who moved to Yazoo County in the 1970s, has taken an incredible journey through his life in the military. Joining the Army when he was 20, Wacker spent two decades serving his country.
“I enjoyed my time in the military, all of it,” he said. “I really did.”
Wacker, an Iowa native, joined the Army in 1954. A peace treaty had just been signed with the Korean War, and America was getting back to normal.
“The job I was working at didn’t pay very well,” Wacker said. “I knew where I could get a permanent job and stay employed. That is when I decided to join the Army.”
His brother Forrest had served in the Korean War. Many of his uncles also served in the military, particularly World War II.
“It was a natural pick for me,” he said. “I didn’t care to be on the water, and I didn’t want to fly. So the Army was where I wanted to be.”
Like many young men, Wacker was excited about his new venture.
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By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Jayne Dew and David Shipp will be in a runoff for the District 4 Supervisor seat on Nov. 27.
Dew led the race with 437 votes with Shipp receiving 399.
Dale Lakes was a close third with 379 votes and Paul Parker Jr. received 359 votes. Joseph Thomas Jr. received 260 votes, and Ronnie Davis got 234.
With nine candidates vying for the seat previously held by the late Ed Dew for 20 years, the local election attracted a large turnout.
Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman said he received very few reports of problems on election day.
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The gifts and supplies found within each shoe box of the Operation Christmas Child campaign are treasured by those who receive them.
But the good news of Jesus Christ is the best gift for millions of children.
“Praise God for such an accomplishment achieved one box at a time,” said Lee Ann Allison, OCC relay coordinator.
Since 1993, over 95 million shoe box gifts have been delivered to children in over 130 countries. The gifts provide tangible evidence of God’s love and often open doors to tell boys and girls and their families about salvation through Jesus Christ.
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