Congratulations to Demarcus Fowler for winning the baseball raffle for a 32-inch RCA television. Rev. Willie E. Smith pulled the winning ticket. Yazoo City High School Head Baseball Coach Gerald Peyton would like to thank all the players and other supporters for helping him raise funds for the baseball facilities renovation project. Please continue to support the baseball program. “Thanks for all that you do for me and the entire baseball program,” Peyton said. Pictured are Demarcus Fowler and YCHS Head Baseball Coach, Gerald Peyton.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 recently honored three veterans. Pictured from left are Carolyn Casey, member; James Wilson, honoree; and Earlean Alexander, First Vice President. Not pictured are L.C. Young and Roosevelt Hudson. Special to The Herald

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 honored three veterans Mr. James Wilson, Mr. L. C. Young, and Mr. Roosevelt (Wolflake) Hudson on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Home of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201 of Yazoo City.   Juanita F. Lear, President, of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201, said it’s an honor and a privilege to provide comfort items to our veterans who served our country; protecting American Citizens through their many challenges and fears.   
Mr. James Wilson enlisted in the armed forces in 1946 serving our country until 1950.  Upon returning home, he said it wasn’t very welcoming and felt he wasn’t appreciated for his time spent serving and protecting our country.   A few years later, he was given employment with the Goyer Company.  Later, Goyer sold to MS Supply Company; and he continued his employment until retiring in 1987.  Mr. Wilson has been a member of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201, of Yazoo City for 45 years; where he has served as Post Commander and other leadership positions.   
Mr. L. C. Young enlisted in 1955 serving until retiring in 1975; protecting our country for 20 years.  He has been a member for 35 years of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201 of Yazoo City.  

PattersonJames Jackson Patterson, son of Jason and Jamie Patterson of Yazoo County, celebrated his fifth birthday on December 18, 2012.
He celebrated his birthday with his first trip to Walt Disney World.
James’ grandparents are Rhonda Kemp of Vicksburg, Belinda Patterson Manor of Yazoo County and the late Biven “Buddy” Patterson.
He is the great grandson of Walter Richardson and the late Sue Richardson of Yazoo County and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson.

Emily and William Pierce Jr. of Vaughan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Allison Reese Pierce, on December 9, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.  
Allison weighed seven pounds, six ounces and measured 20 inches long.  
Maternal grandparents are Fred and Martha Street.  
Paternal grandparents are Chris and Beverly Pierce.
Also welcoming the new arrival are big sister Caroline and big brother W.C.