By COBIE CREWS
Herald Reporter

Many things can happen over the course of a century. Just ask Ida Mae Cowans and Lucinda Jones.
Friends and family of the two ladies gathered to celebrate Mrs. Lucinda Jones’ 94th birthday and Mrs. Ida Mae Cowans’ 100th birthday.
Cowans has reached an age that many will never see, but she remains as sharp as ever.
As guests trickled in, she greeted each one  with a friendly smile and a laugh. When asked why she feels she has lived so long, she responded with a laugh: -------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------