The Yazoo Herald

$20,000 in prizes at stake at Fire & Feast

Friday, 17 August 2012 14:00 | Written by Administrator |

By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Do you think your grilling skills are the best around?
Now’s your chance to prove it.
The Fire and Feast Festival is looking for barbecue teams to compete in the Sept. 7-8 festival at the Yazoo County Fairgrounds.
And there’s a lot more than just bragging rights at stake with $20,000 in prize money being awarded for three competitions.
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Evangelist works to bring Christian message to the people of Yazoo

Friday, 17 August 2012 13:59 | Written by Administrator |

Elizabeth Davidson is helping lead a tent revival at Campanella Park on Aug. 27-28, beginning at 6 p.m. nightly. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Christians can’t always expect people to seek the word of God. Sometimes they have to take it to the people.
Evangelist Elizabeth Davidson understands the challenges that come at times with attracting visitors to church.
Many are unsure of what to expect. Some are often embarrassed or filled with guilt. A few even believe they are wasting their time within the sanctuary of a church and its fellowship.
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Hanging Around

Friday, 17 August 2012 13:58 | Written by Administrator |

Carolyn Grace Clark enjoys some playtime at Covenant Christian School Thursday morning. More photos from the good times appear on page 6.

Jury finds Carson not guilty in murder trial

Friday, 17 August 2012 13:57 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

A jury found a Yazoo man accused of capital murder not guilty Thursday.
Ronnell Carson, 21, was first charged with murder in March of 2010 after he was linked to the shooting of Benjamin Reed, 25.
Reed’s body was discovered in a field near West Second Street with a single gunshot wound to the back of the head.
Following a brief chase from authorities, Carson was arrested shortly after the murder.
Carson’s defense was that he accidentally shot Reed. No other information was available by press time.

Compromise reached on school budget

Friday, 17 August 2012 13:52 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

After weeks of discussion, city and school officials seem to have reached a compromise with the school district’s upcoming budget.
But it will likely require a tax increase.
During a special called meeting with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, city leaders agreed to accept the school district’s latest proposal. With a $200,000 cap on the school district receiving free utilities, the proposed budget could mean a 1.9 millage increase.
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