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Miss Cook to wed Johnston

Friday, 14 June 2013 13:33 | Written by Administrator |

Miss Laken Cook and Ashton Johnston Mr. Victor Cook III of Jackson proudly announces the engagement of his daughter, Laken Alexzandria, to Richard Ashton Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Jones of Pearl, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston of Yazoo City.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Geraldine Morton of Jackson.
The prospective bride-groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Pierce of Pearl, Mr. Fred Johnston of Yazoo City, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Pete) Twiner of Belzoni and Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Joiner of Benton. He is the great grandson of Mrs. Gladys K. McLendon of Benton.
Miss Cook is a 2010 graduate of Pearl High School. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Business with a concentration in Business Management through Mississippi State University.
Mr. Johnston is a 2010 graduate of Pearl High School. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Accounting through Mississippi State University.
The couple will be united in marriage on July 20, 2013, at Eastside Baptist Church in Pearl at 2 p.m. All friends and family are cordially invited to attend.
Following a honeymoon, the couple plans to reside in Starkville.

Brandyn Purvis attends Mississippi Governor’s School

Friday, 14 June 2013 13:30 | Written by Administrator |

Purvis PurvisSpecial to The Herald

Brandyn M. Purvis was selected to participate in the 2013 session (June 2- June 21) of the Mississippi Governor’s School.
The Governor’s School is a residential honors program established in 1981 by Governor William F. Winter at Mississippi University for Women. The Governor’s School is designed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies and who show high intellectual, creative and leadership potential.
Brandyn is the son of Michael and Miranda Purvis of Yazoo City. Brandyn has just completed the tenth grade at Yazoo City High School where he received awards for the Principal’s List and honor roll. He was also a homecoming escort his freshman and sophomore years.
Brandyn is a member of the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council, Jr. Kappa League and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Brayden Nicolas Warren debuts

Friday, 14 June 2013 13:28 | Written by Administrator |

Warren WarrenMr. and Mrs. Ronnie G. Warren of Yazoo City are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Nicolas Warren, on March 12, 2013, at River Oakes Baby Suites in Flowood.
Brayden weighed five pounds, 11 ounces and measured 18 ½ inches long.
Mrs. Warren is the former Patty Collins.
Maternal grandparents are the late Ms. Linda P. Winstead and late Bobby Gene Collins of Yazoo City.
Paternal grandparents are Doris Warren and the late Herman Warren of Yazoo City.
Also welcoming the new arrival are Melanie Warren, 13, and Olivia Warren, 9.

Robert Hudson attends Mississippi Governor’s School

Tuesday, 11 June 2013 19:43 | Written by Administrator |

Hudson HudsonSpecial to The Herald

Robert Hudson has been selected to participate in the 2013 session of the Mississippi Governor’s School.
The Governor’s School is a residential honors program established in 1981 by Gov. William F. Winter at Mississippi University for Women.
The Governor’s School is designed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies and who show high intellectual, creative and leadership potential.
Robert is the son of Keith and Belinda Hudson of Yazoo City.
He has just completed the tenth grade at Yazoo County High School, where he received the following awards: Honor Roll, Citizenship Award and Best Pitcher.
His addition community activities include: Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and First Baptist Youth.

Lewis earns DAR JOTC award

Tuesday, 11 June 2013 19:42 | Written by Administrator |

Lewis LewisSpecial to The Herald

The Bronze Daughters of the American Revolution Medal was awarded to Cadet First Sergeant Maya Marie Lewis at the Yazoo County High School Awards Program.
This medal and accompanying NSDAR certificate is given to a senior in a secondary high school JROTC Program, Jr. College or U.S. Naval Seal Cadet Unit.
The back of the medal reads, “For Patriotism and Academic Achievement.” It is worn according to JROTC Protocol.
Maya completed four years in the JROTC Program at Yazoo County High School. She served as First Sergeant in Alpha Company. Maya was on the softball team and a member of the Drama Club in high school.
She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with honors.
She is the daughter of Danita Clay and Mina Lewis III.
She will attend Holmes Junior College and later attend Mississippi State University. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career as a geneticist.

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