Dillard has truly made a difference in Yazoo
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Mrs. Leola Dillard has made national headlines with her annual free flea markets on Make A Difference Day. Mrs. Dillard celebrated her 100th birthday Monday.By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor
Mrs. Leola Dillard can be seen from time to time on her front porch at her home on Grand Avenue.
She seems like any other Southern lady, with her hair set perfect and her face shining with charm. Fanning herself, she will wave at passing cars from time to time or speak to a walker heading down the street.
But there is so much more going on in Mrs. Leola’s head on those lazy days. She is constantly thinking of how to give back to the community, to the people and to the world.
She is more than a kind lady. She is a giver and a sign of hope in a world that is flying by her.
“I have seen so much in my life,” she said. “But I just wish that people would be kind to one another and show love.”
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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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