The Yazoo Herald

Jones is a Midway treasure

Friday, 12 April 2013 14:09 | Written by Administrator |

Mrs. Vertie Lee Jones, 97, has been an important part of the Midway community and Midway Baptist Church for many years. A photo of Mrs. Vertie Jones from the 1980s.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The Midway community has a gem in Mrs. Vertie Lee Jones.
The kind lady has served as a pillar at Midway Baptist Church for the past seven decades. Her door is always open for visitors, and she never meets a stranger.
With a quick smile and a hearty laugh, she has touched many lives within her rural community.
At 97 years old, she has quite a story to tell.
“And I thank the Lord for that,” she said, with a smile.
Mrs. Vertie, also known as “Skeet,” was born on June 3, 1915 in Holmes County to Lee Vert and Mattie Burell. When she was only eight years old, the Burell family moved to Sunflower County, close to Indianola.
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PSC has plan to collect from late accounts

Friday, 12 April 2013 14:07 | Written by Administrator |

By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

With a plan to deal with delinquent residential customers firmly in place, Yazoo City Public Service Commission is turning its attention now to commercial customers who have fallen into arrears.
Director of Customer Services Mike Wilson told the utility company's commissioners Tuesday in their regular monthly meeting that the new delinquent debt collection procedure appears to be working.
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Swinging for the fence

Friday, 12 April 2013 14:06 | Written by Administrator |

Lura Greco gets a hit for Baskin Robbins Tuesday. More photos from this week’s action appear on page 7.

Activities set for National Library Week

Friday, 12 April 2013 13:55 | Written by Administrator |

Heckler HecklerBy JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Ricks Memorial Library continues to prepare for National Library Week on April 14-20.
The annual celebration will highlight some of the many exciting resources the local library has for the Yazoo community.
The week will begin with an exhibit of Giclee pieces from local artist Dennis Heckler, including fine art prints.
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