Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and high winds to Yazoo County Wednesday and Thursday, but most importantly for these children, it canceled their outside playtime. Sitting in the window watching it rain at Wee Care Day Care were (from left) Ella Alexander,Gabby Cobb, Alanah Hughes and Donovan Sessions. Wee Care was one of the only area schools or day cares open Thursday in Yazoo County.

BrentBy JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Minutes after one city alderman asked to revisit an ordinance concerning pit bulls, a resident complained about being confronted by one.
Ward 4 Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. said the city board needs to revise its ordinance concerning vicious animals, particularly pit bulls.
“We never did respond or discuss a petition in reference to pit bulls,” Brent said, during the open board meeting Monday. “We have not acted on it. We might need to review it and make a decision.”
A petition was presented to the city leaders several months ago about the presence of pit bulls within the community. Action was never taken on the matter.
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

It’s been several months, and one Yazoo City resident said it’s time to tear down a house on Broadway that is not being kept up to city code.
Sarah Sheffield has been very vocal about the house located at 604 E. Broadway, which has made headlines over the past year.
Complaints of the unkempt property have ranged from it being an eyesore to a health hazard and even a “drug house.”
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This postcard from the early 1900s shows the bridge when it was still in operation.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The vines cover her from time to time these days, and the water bed beneath is usually dry.
But she still proudly stands  as an icon of a past era, serving as a reminder of Yazoo’s rich history.
The story of the Yazoo River bridge in Jonestown is over a century old. Her iron skeleton has seen thousands of travelers cross over her. She has been a spot of wonder for many children as they walked over the murky waters of the Yazoo.
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