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As I woke up the other morning and looked at a photograph of my Maw Maw and Paw Paw in their younger years by my bed, it hit me that I didn’t have them anymore. My Paw Paw died when I was 13 years old. And my Maw Maw died last week after a lengthy illne...
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KATIE CLINE
Mrs. Katie Elizabeth Cline, age 102, of Pascagoula, died at her residence on Monday, January 9, 2012, one month prior to her 103rd birthday. Funeral services were Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula with Rev. Jay Cook, Rev. Dennis...
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By VERNON SIKESHerald CorrespondentHoping that election tallies will be more accurate, voters in Yazoo County's Southern District justice court judge race will return to the polls on a yet-to-be-determined date to determine a clear winner. At the conclusi...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorCity leaders passed a resolution this week denying the voter identification law. There was no opposition with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its open meeting Monday afternoon when the push to reject voter ide...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorCongressman Alan Nunnelee reminded Yazoo County farmers this week about the importance of agriculture as a business for the state.Nunnelee shared his message at the second annual Yazoo County Farm Families Appreciation Day...
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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emile Goodman Sr., of Yazoo City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate Breanna Goodman, to David Scott Horton II, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Scott Horton of Scott.The bride elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gra...
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Yaz’lynn E’lasia M. Smith, daughter of Yasmine Sanders and Chris Smith of Yazoo City, celebrated her first birthday on Jan. 5 with a party with her family and friends. She is the granddaughter of Tammy Pelison and Lashonda Smith. ...
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The response to the issue of Bentonia being forced to remove the crosses from the water tower has been eye-opening. I expected a passionate reaction, particulary from Yazoo County residents, but the many vulgar and abusive comments from people with no Yaz...
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ANNIE ALEXANDERAnnie Laura Alexander, 100, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at home.Funeral services were Sunday at Ellison United Methodist Church with Rev. David Schultz and Rev. George Butler officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the dir...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherOver 200 Yazoo County residents gathered in Bentonia Saturday to pray at the site where the town was forced to remove crosses from a water tower.Bentonia Police Chief Edward “Tra” Ferrell said the he was amazed by t...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorFive legislators representing Yazoo County were placed in leadership roles this week.Rep. Philip Gunn, who also represents Yazoo County, was selected as the new House speaker last week, and other announcements soon followe...
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The Yazoo HeraldLongtime music teacher Annie Alexander died Thursday at age 100.Alexander taught music and led the Glee Club in Benton schools for over two decades. She continued to give private piano lessons after retiring in 1988.“She instilled a love...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherFor a second straight year, Manchester Academy has earned the highest level of accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools.“We have achieved the highest possible level without any deficiencies,...
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Special to The HeraldGateway Solutions Inc. (GSI) coordinated a Christmas Program at the Oasis Health and Rehabilitation Center on December 23, 2011. The program featured students from the Yazoo City and Yazoo County High Schools. Special Christmas inst...
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Special to The HeraldRecently the Triangle Cultural Center was the setting for a Christmas Cantata, Behold Emmanuel, Love is With Us. Choir members from Yazoo County churches, under the direction of Edwina Gordon Fox, performed a medley of Christmas carol...
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Special to The HeraldAcademic and technical students with exemplary quality point averages were recognized at the end of the fall and spring semesters by being named to the President’s or Dean’s list at Holmes Community College.Local students on the P...
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I’ve always heard of a mother’s instinct, and now I know that it really exists. My husband Jason is usually on top of things around our house, but lately I have been exercising almost superhero powers with my ability to see and hear everything. And ...
