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DOROTHY FRANKLIN
Dorothy May Franklin, 76, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Hospice House in Harrison, Ark.Funeral services were Friday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Mound Cemetery in Rolling Fork.Mrs. Franklin was born ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorConstruction began this week at Mississippi Ag with its training and meeting room expansion. Mike Langley, general manager, said it’s the first expansion since 1984 when a fire struck the local business. “We need to ex...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorOne alderman told city leaders it is time to do something about the local school district before the state takes it over. Ward 4 Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. said there should be a meeting between the Board of Mayor and Alderm...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherA hearing is set for 9 a.m. Monday to determine if Circuit Court Judge Jannie Lewis should recuse herself from the Justice Court Southern District election challenge.Bennie Warrington is challenging the election in ...
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Special to The HeraldIn December of 2007, the Pretty in Pink Club evolved from just a “nice idea” into a focus group of young ladies demonstrating their leadership abilities within their communities through the “Lead and Not Be Lead” motto. During...
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Shamedia L. Parker, daughter of Pilar Parker and Rickey Weekly, graduated from the Academy of Hair Design in Jackson on November 16.Parker is a 2010 graduate of Yazoo City High School. Parker is the granddaughter of Fannie Parker and Rose and Larry Harris...
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If I could wave a magic wand and all politicians who had been in office for two terms or better would disappear, I would happily do the wave. Politicians, incompetent, greedy, egotistical, power hungry politicians have brought this great nation to its k...
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Dr. EDWARD BONDDr. Edward “Butch” Bond left this world on Thursday, December 8, 2011, to see the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. In addition to his wife of forty-one years, Montine Young Bond, he is also survived by his son, Rev. Edward Ha...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherFor a second straight year Yazoo County High School is mourning the loss of a senior to an auto accident.David Edwards, 18, was killed Monday morning when his truck left the road and hit a tree before bursting into flam...
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Longtime Yazoo dentist Dr. Edward “Butch” Bond died Thursday at age 70.Funeral services were Monday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Sam Smith officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin--King Funeral Home....
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorGarbage will be picked up twice a week again in Yazoo City after numerous complaints from citizens.The Board of Mayor and Aldermen first moved garbage pickup to once a week a few weeks ago. Since then, City Hall has been f...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherGerard Helferich and Teresa Nicholas are more than just husband and wife.They’re also each other’s first editors, most honest critics and strongest supporters. If the authors find themselves struggling for the right...
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Special to The HeraldThe Yazoo City Alternative Learning Center, in conjunction with McCoy and Webster Elementary Schools, joined together in having a canned food drive Oct. 10-Nov. 17.The theme of the drive was “A Season of Giving.” The schools combi...
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Spiderman made a special visit to Ms. Tina’s class at Wee Care Daycare for the birthday celebration of Lucius David Martin, son of Jakese and Lucius Martin Jr. of Yazoo City. Martin celebrated his third birthday with classmates and friends....
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Shamyia LaShae Douglas, daughter of Cynthia Washington and Eddie Douglas of Benton, celebrated her tenth birthday on Dec. 4 with family and friends. She is the granddaughter of Thester and Dora Washington of Benton and the late Gloria Douglas of Vaughan. ...
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Our son James stepped back and looked across the wooden floor of our living room with a sense of pride. His giant dinosaur puzzle was complete. He had spent the past 15 minutes wiggling pieces of the puzzle around until he found the right spots. It was no...
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ALICE KNIGHTFuneral services for Alice Green Williams Knight are set for 1 P.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Mount Nebo Baptist Church at 2237 Campbell Road in Benton. Viewing will be held at the church from 9-11a.m. prior to the service. Knight-Linds...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherSleeping on the floor of a schoolhouse, enduring freezing temperatures or having to travel by airplane isn’t part of a normal day at the office for Dr. David Parker.But it was something he gladly endured to help provi...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorThe city school district was a hot topic during the political forum sponsored by Alderman Aubry Brent Jr. this week.About 25 citizens attended the town hall meeting Wednesday evening, and most of them voiced concern and fr...
