The Yazoo Herald

City seeks to preserve fire rating

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 19:57 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Yazoo City has two years to bring its fire protection up to the state’s requested requirements or it could lose its current fire rating.
The Mississippi State Rating Bureau recently visited with the Yazoo City Fire Department to review the city’s fire insurance grading classification.
“I thought they would send us out the door, but they didn’t,” said Mayor McArthur Straughter, during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting this week.
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Hodge Crowned TCA Queen

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 19:56 | Written by Administrator |

Amanda Hodge was crowned Tri-County Academy’s 2012 homecoming queen by 2011 queen Brooke Seale. Pictured with Hodge are Headmaster Mark Johnson, her father, Charlie Hodge, flower girl Allie Bates and ringbearer Eli Tucker.

A night to remember

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 19:55 | Written by Administrator |

Nora Grace Davis hugs Cassidy Scott with Jenny Reynolds waiting her turn during a ceremony honoring the state champion softball team Friday.

No opposition to redistricting plan

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 19:54 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

There was no public opposition to the city’s proposed redistricting plan that would move some voters into different wards.
The public hearing concerning the proposal was held during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Monday afternoon.
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Fair returns to Yazoo

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 19:54 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Anticipation and excitement are in the air as the annual Yazoo County Fair returns this week with a few new twists and traditional favorites.
The Yazoo County Fair will be held from Oct. 12-20 at the county fairgrounds. Gate admission includes all rides.
The family-friendly event has attracted local and out of town visitors since the 1930s. And with the vibrant lights, exciting rides and tempting food, this year should be no different.
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