Yazoo gets Blues Trail Marker
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Pictured at the unveiling of the Mississippi Blues Trail Marker from left are Dr. Edward Smith, Ward 3 Alderman Clifton Jones, Tonja Ray-Smith, Mayor McArthur Straughter, District 3 Supervisor Willie Wright and Alex Thomas.By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher
In the neighborhood where he played to songs that made him famous, a Mississippi Blues Trail marker was dedicated in honor of Tommy McClennan Thursday.
“He frequently played his music right in this area,” said Yazoo County CVB Director Tonja Ray-Smith, noting that the Hill’s Lumber building across the street was once a theater where McClennan often performed.
McClennan was one of the most successful blues artists of his era when he recorded 20 singles for the Bluebird label from 1939-42. The Yazoo native is best remembered for songs like “Bottle It Up and Go,” “Cross Cut Saw” and “Travelin’ Highway Man.”
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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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