River crests in Yazoo County, water begins to slowly recede
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Yazoo County resident Jay Coleman drives his boat over the flooded area toward his truck awaiting them at U.S. Hwy. 49 West. He notices the corn stalk floating by, representing the many damaged crops. Photo by Sgt. Ed SilenceBy JASON PATTERSON
Managing Editor
The Yazoo River reached its crest at 38.69 feet Monday.
Now homeowners in the flood zone anxiously wait while the water begins its slow descent.
“The water will continue to slowly fall, but it will be a long process,” said Bernice McGinnis, Yazoo County Emergency Management director. “Many roads remain closed.”
Sheriff Thomas Vaughan said homeowners are being allowed to check on their property if they show identification proving they live in the affected area. -------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------
Last Updated (Wednesday, 25 May 2011 15:37)
Dear Editor:
In the 6 April 2013 edition of The Yazoo Herald you published a letter from Cynthia Fuller, "Thanks to (Van) Foster for helping get bridge replaced."
After reading this lettter, I had the impression that the bridge was completed and traffic was moving along normally.
Wrong! Last Sunday I was on my way to homecoming at Providence Baptist Church. I turned north onto old 49 and saw the signs that the bridge was out. I assumed that they hadn't gotten around to removing the signs. I expected to cross Thompson Creek on the new bridge. When I approached the creek the road was barricaded and construction equipment was down in the creek.
Perhaps The Herald can keep us updated as to the progress being made on the new bridge.
Nan Harvey
Jackson, MS
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