The Yazoo Herald

McGinnis retires after over 30 years of service

Tuesday, 05 March 2013 23:13 | Written by Administrator |

Bernice McGinnis retired from her position as Yazoo County’s Emergency Management director last week. McGinnis is recognized by her peers around the state as one of the best in her field. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

From handling two natural disasters back to back to serving as a welcoming face for a multitude of local causes, Bernice McGinnis will be a tough act to follow.
The Yazoo County Emergency Manager retired last week after almost 34 years of service to the community.
“Helping people has been my biggest reward, especially in their time of need,” McGinnis said. “I hope to have a lasting impression that there is a need to prepare for a disaster in order to survive them.”
During her tenure, McGinnis could be found circulating information within the Yazoo community as severe weather approached. Preparation was her top priority when many would begin to panic with uncertainity and stress.
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Yazoo woman killed in accident

Tuesday, 05 March 2013 23:13 | Written by Administrator |

By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

A young mother died Saturday from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident along the interstate in Pearl.
Nikki Hood, 30, of Yazoo City was pronounced dead Saturday at the University Medical Center in Jackson.
“She died from massive internal injuries due to blunt force trauma from the wreck,” said Hinds County Coroner Sharon Stewart.
The accident occurred during the early morning hours on March 1 in Pearl.
Hunter Street, the driver of the vehicle, remains in critical condition in the hospital. Street is also a Yazoo City native.
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Bentonia crosses to be dedicated on March 16

Tuesday, 05 March 2013 23:12 | Written by Administrator |

By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

The wait will soon be over for Yazoo County residents who have supported the efforts to construct new lighted crosses in Bentonia.
A dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the W.S. Red Hancock offices on U.S. Highway 49 to light the crosses.
Rev. D.J. Speckner, pastor of Bentonia Baptist Church, said that many Bentonia residents are excited about the project finally becoming a reality.
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Verizon Wireless building new towers in the county

Tuesday, 05 March 2013 23:11 | Written by Administrator |

By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

Verizon Wireless is constructing three new towers in Yazoo County for cellular telephone service.
On Monday the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors approved an easement for an electrical line to serve a tower that will be constructed on Gordon Road in the Linwood Community.
Ray Palmertree with CMI Aquisitions told the board the easement is needed because a water line exists where they need to set a power pole.
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“This is a road bump”

Friday, 01 March 2013 15:38 | Written by Administrator |

Benton Academy recently held a Pink Out Day in support of Melissa Daniels, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Pictured from left are Jake Nichols, Christopher Rankin, Daniels and Allaina Nichols. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Melissa Daniels woke up with a smile on her face Wednesday morning.
She was ready to celebrate her birthday with family and friends.
Her daughter’s school was honoring her that morning.
And she was on her way to her first chemotherapy treatment.
But she continued to smile.
“All you can do sometimes is smile,” she said. “You have to find the humor in it. You have to go on through it and hope everything turns out fine.”

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