By Press Reports Recently, 4-H’ers from Choctaw County, along with 4-H parent, and 4-H Agent, completed an ATV Rider Course to learn how to safely operate an ATV. Participants were Jeremy Robison, Felecia Miller-Baber, Brittney Robison, LaToya Baber, and Traci Mongeon, 4-H Agent. The course was taught by certified ATV Safety Institute instructors, Larry...
ByAmanda McBride The Choctaw Plaindealer Fourth graders in the Choctaw County School District recently enjoyed a ‘delayed’ 4th Annual Arbor Day celebration with the Red Hills Mine and the Choctaw County Soil and Water Conservation District. The students created posters for the “Spoil to Spoon” contest where they were encouraged to show where food...
Two high-level members of the United States military establishment will help send off Mississippi State graduates during commencement exercises taking place the second week of May. More than 2, 400 university students are receiving spring-semester degrees. To be held in Humphrey Coliseum, the first graduation program at 7 p.m. on the 11th will hear...
Mr. Roy Bruce April 29, 2012 Funeral services for Mr. Roy Bruce, 82, were held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. Rev. Bryan Carrubba officiated. Burial at South Union Methodist Church Cemetery near Ackerman. Mr. Bruce was a retired farmer and dairy man. Mr. Bruce was...
The 2003-04 AHS Volleyball were the pioneers of today’s teams playing at the school. But the road to glory was far from easy for this group of ladies, as they went through trials and tribulations to bring a new sport to the school. By Daniel Brunty The Choctaw Plaindealer When it comes to girls...
Medical Foundation annual meeting May 3 The Choctaw County Medical Foundation Annual Meeting will be Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Choctaw County Community Center in Ackerman. At the meeting, members will have the opportunity to vote for positions on the Foundation Board of Directors. Refreshments will be served. Dues for current...
By Daniel Brunty The Choctaw Plaindealer Local Choctaw County high school baseball teams continued their playoff runs this past week as they try to continue their seasons well into the postseason. However, the results of this past week’s games did not assist with this cause. The Weir Lions, who achieved victory in their play-in...
From press reports 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, Saturday, May 12th at French Camp, MS. Festivities start at 9:00 in the morning and carry on ‘till 4:00 in the evening. Listen to live music all day...
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free program for this spring season called “SATURN: The Ringed Giant”. This presentation will be given on Friday, May 11, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. by Edwin Faughn, managing director of Rainwater Observatory. “SATURN: The Ringed Giant” explores one of the most beautiful and...
