Yazoo City’s school children hit the books again Wednesday morning with new school jitters held to a minimum. County students reported Friday to begin the new school year. Pictured is teacher assistant Vicki Webster as she places identification material on a student at Webster Elementary School.

By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

Pending approval by the school board, Yazoo County students will be provided an additional pathway leading to graduation, one that administrators are hoping will cut down on the dropout rate.
In Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Yazoo County School Board, District Test Coordinator Christy Vandevere presented information that would assist students who are, perhaps, in danger of dropping out of school.
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By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

Being honest and truthful may not be rewarded with total satisfaction, but in one Yazoo County female’s case, it has earned the respect of many Yazoo County officials.
Edwina Fox of 230 S. Monroe St. appeared Monday before the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to discuss a concern she had about her Homestead Exemption status. As she presented her case to the supervisors, she didn’t hesitate saying on several occasions that there was a possibility that the problem in receiving correspondence from the county regarding her taxes lay with her.
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Doris Campbell is a friend to many animals. The Nod community resident helps many abandoned or neglected animals find good homes.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Doris Campbell has opened her home up to hundreds of guests, many with big names like Oprah, Sonny and Cher.
Oprah’s best friend, Gayle, even moved in with the Campbell family after her short stay tugged at a few heartstrings.
But don’t get those autograph books ready because all of Doris’ four-legged guests are treated like celebrities at the Campbell homestead.
“I give them all nicknames so I can remember them better,” Doris said, rubbing the head of eager dog. “I had four at one time that I had to name Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel.”
Doris, who lives in the Nod community, has transformed her property into a safe haven for animals. Working with the Community Animal Rescue and Adoption Inc., a no-kill animal shelter in Clinton, she serves as a foster shelter for many animals who are waiting to be adopted.
A former barn has been remodeled into a hospital area where many abused and injured animals are treated. A few arrive from concerned neighbors and friends, but many are brought by Doris herself from Dumpsters and other places.
Known as Campbell Junction, Doris and her husband Billy have opened their home and hearts to hundreds of animals.
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