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“Daddy, why are you an idiot?”That came out of our son James’ mouth as we drove down the road Monday afternoon. My husband Jason raised his eyebrow and looked over at me in the passenger seat.“I’m not an idiot,” Jason responded. “Why would y...
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ROY GUZMANRaul “Roy” Guzman, 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at his residence. Funeral Services are today at 11 a.m. at Southern Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Franklin Cemetery in the Franklin Community.Mr. Guzman was a cattle buyer wi...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorHalf of Yazoo County voters didn’t even show up at the polls during the primary election this week. With about 18,000 registered voters, only about 4,300 casted their votes Tuesday. But Circuit Clerk Robert Coleman said ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorAlthough Rick Santorum won the state primary for the Republican party, the majority of Yazoo voters supported Mitt Romney.Unofficial results show Romney gained 702 votes in Yazoo County. Santorum was close behind with 682 ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorA local preservation group has set the wheels in motion for another possible historical district within Yazoo City. The Yazoo Historic Preservation Commission appeared before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen this week with ...
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Special to The HeraldThe Benton Garden Club met at the Benton Methodist Church on Saturday, March 3, 2012.Jean Saja, a Master Gardener who lives in Raymond, presented a program on butterfly gardens. Mrs. Saja was certified as a Master Gardener in South Ca...
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Special to The HeraldIn an attempt at early identification of children in need of Special Education services, the Yazoo City Municipal School District is presently participating in an ongoing, statewide effort to identify, locate and evaluate children thr...
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Special to The HeraldRicks Memorial Library will host a book signing with CTM Cooper on March 27 from 10 a.m. until noon. Cooper’s book, God Sent Us Angels In The Form Of Good White Folks, was launched in September 2011 with the first signing in Novem...
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Nothing is better for a little boy than turning off the TV, going outside and getting dirty. They know it’s been a good day when there’s a dirty ring around the bath tub, and they fall asleep before their head hits the pillow.That never changes for so...
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ELOIS HATCHETTHelen Elois Blackwell Hatchett, 85, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her home in Madison.Visitation is today from 1-3 p.m. at Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Roger Reeder officiating. Musical prais...
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By JASON PATTERSONEditor & PublisherLocal officials fear that the proposed decertification of Yazoo County’s levees could result in costs that are more than many property owners can afford.On Sept. 30 the Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected ...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorCity leaders accepted the terms by the county this week involving the interlocal agreement of the city’s rubbish pit. The county will pay the city $4,500 a month for usage of the newly purchased rubbish pit. The contract...
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The Yazoo HeraldYazoo County Tax Assessor Beverly Ladner reminds homeowners that March 30 is the deadline to file homestead exemption for 2012. If you purchased your home and were living in it prior to Jan. 1, 2012 you will need to file homestead. New hom...
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By JAMIE PATTERSONManaging EditorIn an effort to curtail open violations and increase revenue, the ordinance involving transient vendors within Yazoo City will be updated. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to amend the city’s ordinance to fol...
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Miss Emilee Marie Jackson, of Yazoo City, and Mr. Stephen Lamar Burdine, of Yazoo City, were united in marriage on December 17, 2011 at Scotland Baptist Church with Reverend Glenn Allen officiating the candlelight double ring ceremony.The bride is the dau...
