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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SimsBy JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

A Yazoo City predatory child rapist was convicted last week and was sentenced to 120 years in prison.
Julian D. Sims, 28, of 911 E. Fifth St., was convicted Friday on gratification of lust, kidnapping, statutory rape and sexual battery charges.
Akillie Malone Oliver, district attorney for Yazoo, Holmes and Humphreys County, said Sims’ conviction reaffirms her stand to seek justice for all crime victims, especially the young and helpless.
The sentence was handed down by Judge Jannie Lewis after a three-day jury trial and a unanimous jury vote of guilty to each of the four charges in the indictment. Sims was also sentenced as a habitual offender.
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With hamburgers on the grill, a silent auction featuring everything from hunting gear to artwork and a skeet shoot under way, Ad Martin had a hard time deciding what to do first at the Saturday benefit for Dewayne “Boogar” Williams. Many Yazooans came out to support the veteran who was injured in an auto accident in May while at Camp Shelby. More photos from the event appear on pages 10-11.

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

An armed robbery suspect who was released after charges were dismissed is now back in jail after DNA tests indicate officers arrested the right man.
Issac Cowans, 18, is charged with strong armed robbery.
Chief Eric Snow said the robbery occurred last June at the Shell gas station, located on Grand Avenue.
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