Crowder, Mississippi

The Choctaw Plaindealer The Choctaw County 4-H honored their students, parents and volunteers with an award banquet and dinner, Oct.

The Choctaw Plaindealer The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors discussed many topics during their Oct.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cole, and Mr. Bobby Massey, all of Madison, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kalyn Elizabeth Massey, to Matthew Wayne Maready, son of Mr.

Mississippi Fire announces soccer tryouts for the 2008-09 season. Tryouts begin June 15.

There are no horses, but lots of horse power to be found at the Mississippi Department of Transportation's state roadeo finals.

"People are literally dumping your money on the roadside. "This is a crime against not only our citizens, but also our lands. If you see someone illegally dumping, I strongly encourage you to contact your local law enforcement agency immediately."

A site on Port Road that is covered with mounds of illegally dumped garbage and other items could be cleared as early as Saturday, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Thursday. via The Mississippi Press

Tidelands funds designated to protect Mississippi coastal areas and provide public access to waterways will finance the cleanup of an illegal dumpsite in Pascagoula. via The Clarion-Ledger

"Get regular eye exams. You will not know if you have it till it's too late."

Aging is not a friend to your eyes. More than half of all Americans will have some form of eye disease as they age. via The Clarion-Ledger

"A healthy diet is good for good eye health, and carrots are part of a healthy diet"

You'll 'put your eyes out' if you read in the dark, your mother might have said. via The Clarion-Ledger