By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Nine candidates have qualified for the Yazoo County’s District 4 supervisor seat.
With qualification deadline on Sept. 7, the candidates will now be vying for the position on the general ballot in November.
The seat has been held by Jayne Dew after the Board of Supervisors appointed her following the death of her husband, Ed Dew. Ed Dew held the seat for two decades.
Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman said there will be no primary election for the county seat. All candidates will appear on the same ballot during the general election on Nov. 6.
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Two fatal accidents within the Vaughan community have occurred in Yazoo County within the past few days.
Ricky Shivers, Yazoo County coroner, said the first accident occurred last Friday around 5 a.m.
Ashpin Durron Redmond, 29, of Yazoo City, died at the scene of the accident from massive trauma.
Shivers said the one-car accident occurred on Vaughan Road, about two miles from Highway 16.
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The Crump Fountain was constructed in 1909 in memory of George Crump, who left his estate to be used for Yazoo public schools. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

George P. Crump appears to have kept to himself during his time in Yazoo County.
Other than a few brief articles in local newspapers, there is not much record of him within Yazoo history.
However, the historic fountain on the edge of the Triangle Cultural Center grounds serves as a constant reminder of his commitment to the area.
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By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

Things will be looking much brighter soon at Yazoo City High School's baseball field, thanks to a great deal of planning, and sizeable contributions from individuals and Yazoo City's Public Service Commission.
Briggs Hopson, board attorney for the Yazoo City School Board, announced at last Thursday's city school board meeting that Cooper Lighting of Vicksburg had offered to provide the necessary lights and crossbars. Additionally, Superintendent Dr. Arthur Cartlidge said Public Service Commission (PSC) will donate the poles for the lights and will install the poles.
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