Funds being raised to erect lighted crosses on private land in Bentonia
By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

The public is invited to a meeting on June 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss the efforts to erect lighted crosses on private property in Bentonia.
The meeting will be held at Bentonia Baptist Church.
A private fundraising effort was established after the town of Bentonia was forced to remove lighted crosses from the town’s water tower following a threat of litigation from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Rev. D.J. Speckner, pastor of Bentonia Baptist Church, said the estimated cost of building a tower with lighted crosses is $25,000. So far around $3,500 in donations have been received.
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By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

With only two individuals in the audience, the Yazoo County School Board hosted their 2012-2013 public budget hearing Tuesday evening.
As explained by Superintendent Becky Fisher, the district has projected that the 2012-13 school year's total expenditures of $17,383,064.13 will exceed the total revenues of $17,020,834.08 by $362,230.05.
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Yazoo City firefighters Ernest Love and Alvin Barnes climbed on top of the roof of this burning home Monday afternoon to prevent the fire from spreading farther. No one was injured in the blaze.n High temperatures add to challenge of fighting fire

By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

If it would have happened in any of the previous few days, heavy rainfall would have been on their side.
But instead Yazoo City firefighters had hot weather against them as they battled a blaze in a residence on Grand Avenue Monday.
“Heat exhaustion is a factor on days like this,” said Fire Chief Roy Wilson. “We keep plenty of drinking water on the trucks and just try to watch out for each other.”
It’s hot enough inside a smoldering home, but the heavy gear required to survive those conditions makes it much worse. Exhausted firefighters quickly removed their masks and heavy jackets after emerging from the home.
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Sheriff Jake Sheriff got wet for a good cause Friday as he volunteered for the dunking booth at Relay For Life. Event raises nearly $10,000 for fight against cancer

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The heavy rainfall didn’t damper the spirits of those who gathered for Relay for Life  last Friday night in Yazoo City.
About 200 people arrived at the Wardell Leach Recreational Complex, ready to show their support in honor of loved ones or for those who have survived or continue to battle cancer.
There was a feeling of hope and courage among the crowd as the sun seemed to appear behind the rain clouds with teams and other supporters arriving for the family-friendly event.
“The rain did keep some people away,” said Pamela Shanks, event coordinator. “But it ended up being a beautiful evening.”
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