By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

The process took so long that many Yazooans were doubting it would ever happen, but the last major obstacle to construction of the Willie Morris Parkway has been cleared.
Wayne Morrison, engineer for Yazoo City's Public Service Commission (PSC), reported Tuesday that the city has obtained the last right-of-way property needed for the construction of the Willie Morris Parkway.
“We're moving full blast into the adjustment of the utilities,” Morrison told PSC commissioners during their monthly meeting. “We took down some trees the other day on the east end that were in conflict with a four-inch gas main that has to be relocated by Atmos Energy.”
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While watching her older brother Jameson play t-ball Tuesday, Daylynn Knighton decided she wanted to get in on the action. After borrowing a bat and helmet, she stood at the gate ready for the coach to call her name.

By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) officials met Monday with certified and non-certified staff at Yazoo City High School (YCHS) to tell them that if this year's state test scores don't improve significantly, “the school will be transformed into a New Start School, and your employment with the local school district shall be terminated.”
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Five mobile homes will be allowed in restricted residential zones within Yazoo City after board members granted two separate exceptions this week.
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