The Yazoo County Beta Club recently attended the Beta Convention in Tupelo. The local group earned several awards and certificates. Special to The Herald

The Yazoo County Beta Club recently attended the Beta Convention in Tupelo on March 26-27.
There were 43 delegates in attendance. The club participated in various categories thus receiving certificates for their participation. Because of their outstanding performance in three categories: first place in quilting, second place in sketching and third place in banner competition; the Beta Club has been invited to compete on the National level in Greensboro, N.C. on June 25-27. This year’s theme was “Betas Start Your Engines.”
For the last nine years under the sponsorship of Mrs. Leonia Gilmore, this club has excelled on both the state and national competition levels.
This club has added Mrs. Kimwana Collins, Mrs. Pamela Jenkins and Mr. Frank Woods as co-sponsors.