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Good teachers are among the most productive members of our society.Every successful person can probably instantly name teachers who had a profound influence on his or her life. If good teachers were paid what they are worth, they’d all be millionaires.W...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterA person doesn’t have to have a dominating presence to make an impact on someone’s life. Many times it’s a quiet, humble person that leaves the most lasting impression. To her former students and colleagues, teacher ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterUnwind After 5 will celebrate its first year anniversary in the Yazoo community on Thursday. What began as a simple idea to promote Yazoo County restaurants, hotels and venues has transformed into a successful monthly even...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorA new service could save Yazoo County residents money on their prescription drugs.The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors agreed Friday to allow Coast2Coast to establish a program that provides a free discount prescription c...
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Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Callaway, of Pearl, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Love Callaway, to John Brenton “Brent” Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of Benton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of th...
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The community recently came together to honor Bernice McGinnis, Yazoo County civil defense director, for being named Mississippi’s Best Emergency Manager. A night of appreciation was held with comments, inspirational messages, special presentations and ...
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By GARY ANDREWSEditor and PublisherOne of my favorite Bible verses is Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”This is a verse I repeat to myself everyday and many times during the day. I firmly believe that God will l...
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WILLIAM BAKER
William Edward Baker, 59, of Athens, Texas died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services are today at 1 p.m. at theStricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Street officiating. Burial w...
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I think my husband Jason needs his own reality television show – maybe a redneck exterminator show.Apparently, there is already a show called Billy the Exterminator. Billy is this guy who exterminates, attacks or captures rodents and other pests. From r...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorYazoo County will soon be one of the state’s most advanced when it comes to high speed wireless Internet capabilities.The entire city will have access to high speed wireless service by the end of the month, and county wi...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterGrace Coker knows exactly what she is going to do when her new house is ready for her to move into next week. “When I open the door, I’m gonna stand there and say ‘hallelujah,’” Coker said, with a smile. “Thank...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterChief Eric Snow said he is bringing in a FBI official with gang activity experience to assist with combating a growing trend in Yazoo City.Snow said juvenile gang activities are steadily on the rise, and he is ready to tac...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterDespite losing a large amount of sales tax revenue this year, city leaders think the new budget looks stable. Three members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the 2010-11 budget with no millage increase Wedne...
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What started as a way to be productive to regional catfish farmers has quickly turned into a multimillion dollar problem for at least 18 states from the Mississippi River all the way to the Great Lakes.
For years, carp have played a vital role in control...
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Softball isn’t the only sport winding down this fall season.
Yazoo City’s girls volleyball team is making huge strides under first year head coach Xorica Adams.
The senior filled squad is currently 4-7 overall this season, but have won their last th...
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CLEVELAND - Manchester Academy’s 1-0 victory over Bayou Academy Wednesday, ensured the first ever playoff appearance for the girls soccer program.
The Lady Mavericks are now 7-2 with three games left to play and the number one seed up for grabs.
We ca...
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The battle for the postseason is heating up in district 4A softball and by Monday, Benton Academy (13-13) could secure second place and their 12th consecutive trip to the North State playoffs in Cleveland next weekend.
The Lady Raiders had a pair of loss...
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Lisa Fouche' Johnston of Yazoo City announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter Olivia Carol Johnston to Stuart Kyle Athey of Indianola. Miss Johnston is also the daughter of the late Allen F. Johnston, Jr. of Yazoo City.The br...
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The Rev. and Mrs. Willie and Rutha Washington of Benton proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Chermone Washington, to Kendrick Dewayne Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Micheal and Jessie Williams of Leland.The bride-elect is the granddau...
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BOBBY ABLES
Bobby Malone Ables, 74, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Midway Baptist Church in the Midway Community. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Sebrell...
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