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Special to The HeraldThe Yazoo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held the first meeting of the Chapter Year 2011-2012 at 2 p.m. Sept. 15, 2011 in the country home of Dr. and Mrs. Marion Sigrest. This meeting was t...
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Marcus and Laser Banks of Byhalia are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Shelby Mar’Layshia Banks, on September 3, 2011 at Baptist Desoto Memorial Hospital in Southaven.She weighed six pounds, two ounces.Mrs. Laser Banks is the former Laser ...
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Her name was Alice Faye Wiggins. She had black, almost blue, hair and a peachy complexion. She loved to square dance and bake cookies. She had a soft spot for black-and-white romantic movies. She loved to listen to Louie Louie by The Kingsmen.She was marr...
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LUGENE APRIL Lugene April, 68, of Vaughan, died September 16, 2011.Funeral services were held September 24, 2011 at Bells Chapel M.B. Church in Vaughan with Rev. Danny Harris officiating. Burial followed at Bells Chapel Cemetery in Vaughan under the direc...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorLori Scroggins was unsure of what the future would hold as she looked out over the sea of pink sweaters and bald heads. It was the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and she had almost backed out of making t...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherEarly detection can be the difference between life and death when it comes to breast cancer.Over the last five years the Pink Symposium has armed many Yazoo women with that information while helping make sure they recei...
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The color of today’s paper is probably quite a shock to many of our readers, and that is just the effect we are hoping for. Today marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this edition of The Yazoo Herald is dedicated to raising awarenes...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherBrenda Boddy was a fighter. She battled breast cancer for years, and stayed strong until her last day.Boddy’s courage while facing the disease inspired her niece Brittney Bullock to help others facing similar struggle...
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The trouble with Democrats is that they have a tough time remembering what they said yesterday. When Governor Rick Perry called Social Security a Ponzi scheme, the moaning and wailing and caterwauling could be heard from sea to shining sea. If you didnâ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging Editor The Junior Auxiliary of Yazoo City will be giving away a freezer full of food at a local football game this weekend. The organization’s annual Freezer Pleaser ended this week, and chapter members are excited to announce...
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Anayia Irenna Jackson, daughter of Lashandra Jackson, celebrated her third birthday on Sept. 29.She will celebrate her birthday at her home with a Kai-lan party. She is the granddaughter of Maxine Jackson of Yazoo City. She is the great granddaughter of A...
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MAXINE CORSONMaxine Jones Hendricks Corson, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at King’s Daughters Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Short Creek Cemetery.Mrs. Corson was born Oct. 27, 19...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorWhen the city’s new excavator arrives, one abandoned house that has caused many problems for its surrounding neighbors will be coming down. The house, located at 513 S. Washington St., was up for discussion once again at...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherA 51-year-old Yazoo County man has been charged with rape.Sheriff Thomas Vaughan said Dennis Harkins, of 1452 Old Highway 16, was arrested after the alleged victim reported that she was raped while visiting his home.“...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorThe red carpet will be rolled out in Yazoo City next week. The Restoration and Beautification Foundation of Yazoo City will hold its first public fundraiser, Roll Out the Red.The event will be held at the Triangle Cultural...
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The Yazoo HeraldOn Monday Cellular South officially became known as C Spire Wireless.The new name represents the company’s focus on offering new products and services that adapt to customers, understand who they are and are designed just for them. “We...
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I joined a local gym a few weeks ago so that should explain the skip in my step, and more importantly, the air in my head. It dawned on me that I needed to eat a little healthier and exercise more than I do when I almost passed out on a brisk walk...