Father Arokia Savio, a native of South India, is the new priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Yazoo City. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The culture, language and food may be very different for Father Arokia Savio, who arrived in the United States from South India a couple of years ago.
But the mission of spreading the Gospel and strengthening the faith crosses over every boundary.
“It is a new system of life,” Savio said. “But I hope to keep strengthening the Christian faith.”
Savio, 57, arrived in Yazoo City about a month ago to serve as priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He will also serve a church in Belzoni.
He already feels right at home in Yazoo.
“I find that people are so hospitable and welcoming here in Yazoo,” Savio said. “The city is clean, and people are very social. I am really enjoying it here.”
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Two new garbage trucks arrived in Yazoo City last week, and city officials feel garbage pickup will be put back on the right track.
Danny Miller, head of the city’s street department, said the new trucks will address many of the complaints some citizens had with their garbage pickup.
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Straight line winds ripped the roof from the restrooms at the baseball field at the fair grounds. The cinder blocks from the top of the wall were still attached to the roof. By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

From Whites Lane to Renshaw, many Yazooans were picking up the pieces after a strong storm system passed through Saturday evening.
Countless trees were toppled, homes were damaged and many residents were left without power.
At the Farm Bureau office on Washington Street, a flag pole was bent to the ground. Along Main Street, several buildings sustained roof damage.
Several large trees were broken along Grand Avenue. The top of a tree landed on a van near Canal Street.
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Jason Patterson Avery Alexander almost can’t bear to watch as her shot rolls around the rim during Benton Academy’s Biddy Basketball Game Friday. More photos from the action appear on pages 10-11.