Brianna McField was chosen as the Yazoo County High School Star Student for 2012-2013. She is pictured with her Star Teacher, Elizabeth Burrell. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Brianna McField was chosen as the Yazoo County High School Star Student of the year.
Scoring a 27 on her ACT, McField plans to enroll at Tougaloo College in the upcoming fall semester and major in Biology or Kinesiology.
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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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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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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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