Community Counseling Services to host community Yard Sales

May 9, 2013

By Press Reports 2nd Annual Yard Sale: Friday, May 3 from 9 am until 1 pm. Ackerman: Progress House-80 Old Sturgis Road What better way is there to celebrate the coming of spring than with a Yard Sale? Not one sale but 6 separate Yard Sales will be hosted by Community Counseling Services! May...

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WAC musical concert slated for May 3

May 9, 2013

By Press Reports On Friday, May 3, The Weir Attendance Center cast will present the musical production of “The Enchantment of Beauty of the Beast” in the Weir Attendance Center auditorium. “The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast” is a delightful adaptation of the French fairy tale about a selfish prince who is changed...

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Celebration planned for Red Hills Operations generating facility

May 9, 2013

By Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce On Wednesday, May 15, the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce will host a celebration along with PurEnergy and Red Hills Operations, a subsidiary of the Southern Company, to welcome them to Choctaw County. This event is open to the public and will begin at 4 p.m. at the...

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Supervisors join Regional Economic Development Partnership

May 9, 2013

By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors approved in a 4-1 vote to join the Regional Economic Development Partnership for one year. The Regional Economic Development Partnership (REPMS) is being created to establish an economic development district for Choctaw, Webster, Montgomery and Carroll Counties. For this year, $40,000 is...

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[news[] JuneFest fun begins early on June 1

May 9, 2013

By Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce The JuneFest 5K Run/Walk will be the first event of the festival on Saturday, June 1. The event is being sponsored by French Camp Academy and Camp of the Rising Son. This year’s event is not only for runners, but for walkers too. The entire family can participate...

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From Bluegrass to Buggy Rides

May 9, 2013

By Sylvia Dickson On Saturday, May 11th, load up the wagons and bring your family and friends! This year’s Pioneer Day will be bustin’ loose with music, crafts, dancing, cooking and more. It’s a free and educational, family fun day at French Camp, MS. Festivities start at 9:00 am and carry on till 4:00...

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Ackerman FFA competes at Central District Contest

May 9, 2013

By Press Reports Saturday March 2, 2013, Ackerman FFA Chapter members attended District competition in Carthage at Leake Central High School. In order to attend District, a student must win first or second place at Federation. Samantha Reed, Ackerman FFA senior division Creed Speaker, won second place at Federation and was able to attend...

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Supervisors discuss Pioneer lease payments

May 9, 2013

By Amanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors conducted business on April 30. In there April 30 meeting, the board discussed Pioneer Health Services lease payments for the Choctaw County Nursing Home. In the meeting, it was said that Pioneer is behind nine months in making lease payments to Choctaw...

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Obituaries

May 9, 2013

Marilyn Mae Thomas Carver April 27, 2013 Funeral Services for Marilyn Mae Thomas Carver, 78, were held 11 a.m. May 1, 2013 at French Camp Presbyterian Church in French Camp, MS with Rev. Alex Coblents and Rev. Gary Jackson officiating. Interment was held at French Camp Cemetery. Mrs. Carver was a Secretary and a...

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