By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer Volunteers are needed to take pride in Choctaw Lake and help with several projects on March 2 for the national “Take Pride in America Day.” “Please join us as a volunteer with our first “Take Pride in America Day” on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Choctaw Lake Recreation...
By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream has not been forgotten in Choctaw County. The Choctaw County NAACP Branch #5631 held the Fifth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Prayer Visual on January 21. Approximately 40 people gathered in front of the Choctaw County Courthouse to remember Dr. King,...
From press reports Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free program for this winter season called “WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS “. This presentation will be given on Friday, February 8, 2013, starting at 7:00 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske. This fascinating, educational and entertaining presentation explores the...
Submitted by Sylvia Dickson sdickson@frenchcamp.org French Camp Academy is pleased to present the play, To Kill a Mockingbird, on Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the King Auditorium at FCA. The play, published by Dramatic Publishing, is by Christopher Sergel and based on the book by Harper Lee. When...
Mr. J.V. Swindle Magee, MS Mr. J. V. Swindle, retired High School Administrator, Educator and Coach, died Jan. 26th, 2013 at the Ms. State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. Funeral services were at 10:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 29th at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Choctaw County, MS with burial in the Church Cemetery. Bro....
H.E.Y., Let’s Eat: Jan. 24 Healthy food can taste good and can fit into your busy schedule. H.E.Y., Let’s Eat! will teach you how to make healthy recipe modifications and use healthy ingredients, and will also show you how to prepare good-for-you meals in no time. Presenter: Mandy Conrad, Health & Wellness Educator, Longest...
By Samantha Makamson, Chapter Reporter Two- hundred and twelve degrees is the boiling point of water. Though two- hundred and eleven is quite hot and has the potential to boil, it’s not until it reaches two- hundred and twelve degrees that it begins to boil. FFA members are urged to push past their limits...
Choctaw County Residents Among Ole Miss Freshmen to Receive 2012-13 Scholarships The following University of Mississippi freshmen were awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year based on criteria that included academic and leadership credentials: Dylan Patrick Bagwell Ackerman MS 39735 Sumners Grant Full Time $5000 Christina Joy Trotter Ackerman MS 39735 Sumners Grant Full...
By Press Reports A Retirement Celebration honoring Mrs. Geneva Weeks Pratt was held on Saturday, January 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Starkville. Geneva Pratt served as Center Manager for Reform Panhandle Head Start 45 years. She directed recruiting, motivated employees and executed strategic plans. During her tenure, Reform Panhandle won several awards while...
By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer In the first meeting of the year, January 14, the Choctaw County School Board elected new board officers then welcomed their new board member. Mike Thomas (District 5 member) was elected as president of the School Board for 2013 after a nomination from Derek Hunt (District 1 member)...
