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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterTwenty-seven invalid votes could be the determining factor in former Alderwoman Hattie Williams' challenge of the Ward 4 Democratic Primary held last March. The matter went to trial in the Yazoo County Circuit Court ...
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Special to The HeraldThe Benton Garden Club met on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Benton Methodist Church. Hostesses were Patty Barbour and Linda Cobb. The church fellowship hall was attractively decorated using beautiful fall arrangements ...
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Last Thanksgiving marked the first holiday in our new house.My husband Jason and I decided to host the Thanksgiving celebration so that family members could see our new place. Well, the idea was a good one. But it didn’t work out as planned. I awoke abo...
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CLIFTON JENNINGS
Clifton “Pappy” Jennings, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at home.Funeral services were Monday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Jennings and Rev. Luke Edwards officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemet...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterYazoo City has a new veterinarian with the arrival of Dr. Corey Jones.The Ferriday, La. native took over the clinic from Dr. Wes Hester and Dr. Jack Varner a few months ago, and he is ready to service the community’s pet...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterAs the debate continues about pit bulls in the city, one dog owner received justice this week after their pet was killed by a pit bull. Angela Claybon was found guilty of possession of a dangerous animal with no vacc...
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The Yazoo HeraldRev. David Bryant will deliver the sermon at the Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church.Rev. Steve Dennis is in charge of the offeratory music. The service is sponsored each year by the Yazoo Ministerial As...
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At the very least, it seems there ought to be some kind of warning to let people know that what they're about to see may be offensive, damaging and maybe even psychologically troubling.Though not commonly voiced, which is probably due to the intense popul...
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MONICA ALLEN
Mary Monica Allen, 33, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 in an auto accident.Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Lynch officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.Mrs. Allen was born ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONHerald ReporterAlthough many merchants were afraid of stormy weather and the unstable economy, Open House 2010 proved to be a huge success this year. Stores were packed with shoppers as Yazooans and out-of-town visitors flocked to see th...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorMonica Allen was remembered this week as a loyal friend and devoted mother.Allen, 33, was killed in a car accident Saturday on U.S. Highway 49. Her companion, Freddie Rusche Jr., suffered serious injuries and remained in t...
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By JASON PATTERSONManaging EditorTwo Bentonia men are facing felony charges after officers found a drug known as Ecstasy in their vehicle.John Edward Swinney, 32, of 212 Rosenburg and Howell Burks, 23, of 303 Rosenburg were stopped by deputy Sean Echols F...
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Yazoo City girls head basketball coach Archie Carlyle can add one more college recruit to his list.
Thursday morning, senior Za'hra Williams signed a national letter of intent to play for Delta State University and the Lady Statesmen, ranked No.2 in the ...
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FLOWOOD – Junior Will Bearden scored a team high 19 points to lead the Manchester Academy boys basketball team to a season opening victory over University Christian Tuesday, 56-39.
It was the night cap between the two schools which saw the Lady Maveric...
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With the teams first practice a day before the regular season opener, Benton Academy head basketball coach Richard Perry knows it will take some time, but the wins will eventually show up.
The 2010 season got off to a rocky start this week as the Raiders...
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Despite Ashanti Spencer’s 17 points Saturday afternoon, it wasn’t enough to hold off Jackson Academy 38-33 at the annual Yazoo County Classic.
Three of Spencer’s seven baskets came behind the arc to lead all scorers. She also grabbed five rebounds....
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Benton Academy was 40 seconds away from getting their first win on the year.
Sam Carollo nailed a three point basket from NBA range to cut the deficit to one on Saturday, but the Lady Raiders couldn’t knock down another bucket, falling 41-40 to Mt. Sal...
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By GARY ANDREWSEditor and PublisherHaving just returned from a Veteran’s Day program at one of our local schools, I am reminded about the sacrifices given by so many for America to be as great as she is and to be known as the land of the free.Having ser...
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“But I don't feel any time pressure over the next few weeks or months. We'll see if Marsha thinks it's a good idea and whether others think it's a good idea.”--Haley Barbour, governor of Mississippi, November 2010.First of all, thanks Haley for inviti...
