SimmonsBy JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

A habitual offender is back behind bars after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.
Jimmie Simmons, 31, of Yazoo City, was charged with felony possession of marijuana, no driver’s license, no insurance and no seatbelt last week.
Maj. Tilmon Clifton said Simmons was the driver of a vehicle that was stopped by officers on Maynie Avenue.
“A felony amount of drugs were found inside his vehicle,” Clifton said. “Upon further investigation, we were able to obtain a search warrant for Simmons’ house.”
Simmons has several residences listed on his record, but a warrant was issued for 126 Summerhaven Dr.
“A felony amount of marijuana was recovered from the home,” Clifton said.
Simmons has a lengthy record with the police department.
“He was just arrested for similar charges not too long ago,” Clifton said. “He was out on bond from those felony charges when he was arrested this time.”
Simmons remained in jail as of press time. He was not eligible for bond.

By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

State education officials will meet Thursday to take action on a recommendation to downgrade Yazoo City Municipal School District's accreditation status from “accredited” to “probation.”
According to a March 14 letter to city school officials from Dr. Paula A. Vanderford, executive secretary of the Mississippi Commission on School Accreditation, the recommendation is based on the findings of a three-day unannounced, on-site visit last October.
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After a successful egg hunt just before the rain rolled in at Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church these four children squared off to see who had the best moves in the “chicken dance” contest. Pictured from left are Isabella Magyar, James Patterson, Jeremiah Roberts and Allyssa Cobb. Isabella fended off some tough competition to earn the victory.

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Tamica Banks understands the importance of second chances.
When one surgery uncovered the early arrival of cancer cells, she knew she had been given another chance by God to fulfill her purpose.
“I have been given a second chance at life,” she said, with a smile. “We all don’t get that second chance, but God has something left for me to do.”
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