By Press Reports For as long as we are kids (even at heart), we will be helping other children in need. What started out more than 60 years ago to help children abroad during World War II has evolved into a revolution driven by kids. Thanks to us, girls and boys all over the...
The Town of Ackerman is proud to announce the theme for the 2012 Christmas Parade. This year’s theme will be A Picture Perfect Christmas. The parade is set for Thursday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in downtown Ackerman. We will again this year sponsor a Silent Auction with all benefits going to the Choctaw...
Submitted by Choctaw Chamber of Commerce The Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce regrets to inform you the annual reception planned for October 25, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. The event will be planned for the Spring of 2013. The Chamber will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Choctaw County Economic Development Foundation through...
By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer Only a few more days until the Spooktacular Parade and Trunk or Treat in downtown Ackerman. The Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce invites children, ages 0-12, and their parents to the Spooktacular Parade and Truck or Treat on October 30 beginning at 6 p.m. Children and their parents...
By Glen Beard, Choctaw County Superintendent As some of you know, we have encountered some very difficult financial times in the Choctaw County School District. The financial situation is so severe that we had to look at restructuring our district to cut down on our expenditures so that we can meet payroll in the...
Swancy L. Brown Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Funeral services for Mr. Swancy L. Brown, 72, were held at 11 a.m. on October 16, 2012 at Rockport U.M. with Rev. Fredrick Brown officiating. Burial followed in Rockport U.M. Church Cemetery. A native of Choctaw County he was a member of Rockport U.M. Church. Mr. Brown...
Fentress Baptist Church will be hosting a Bluegrass Gospel Concert on Sunday, October 28 at 6 p.m. featuring Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers. David Davis of Cullman, AL will also be performing as a special guest. Davis is a renowned Bluegrass artist having performed extensively across The United States and Canada as lead...
By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer Crafts, games vendors and more will be available on Saturday, October 28 for the Paws to Support the Choctaw County Animal Shelter fundraiser event. This fundraiser will be held Enon CP Church’s Lighthouse Center at 9000 Miss. Highway 12 East in Ackerman. The Choctaw County Animal Shelter encouraged...
By Press Reports On Sunday, October 14, 2012, the Ackerman United Methodist Church held a Cornerstone Celebration and Homecoming to commemorate the one- hundredth anniversary of the building of their sanctuary. Reverend Embra K. Jackson, Superintendent of the Starkville District of the United Methodist Church, delivered the message during the morning worship service. In...
By Ruthie Robison The Choctaw Plaindealer The French Camp Panthers keep their winning streak alive. The Panthers hosted the Montgomery County Hornets of Kilmichael last Friday night and took a 53-0 shutout win. This is the sixth consecutive win for French Camp and fifth time this season the Panthers have kept their opponent scoreless....
