- Juanita Gambrell Floyd:Impulse to kindness always returns the good done
In November, I had the opportunity to attend the homegoing services of three people - two women that I didn't know and one man I knew very well.
- TSTC student overcomes life of abuse
At 5 years old, Brandy Evans had already taken on a motherly role. "I ended up raising my younger brother, potty trained him, all of that, so I feel like I've been a mother since I was 5," said Ms.
- Abraham - Bagley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mikell Abraham of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Claire Abraham, to Jonathan Paul Bagley, son of Mr.
- Twin County schools meet No Child guides
By Mack Spencer Monitor-Herald Schools in Calhoun and Chickasaw counties, by federal standards, did what they were supposed to do.
- It's the Birthday of Bukka White
Today is the birthday of Bukka White. He was born November 12, 1909 and passed away February 26, 1977.
- Volunteer of the Month
Ludean Lockhart: 'Dedicated and hard working at what she does' The daughter of a sharecropper, born in Houston, Miss., Ludean Lockhart has always known what it is to work hard to make ends meet.
- Looming cuts have schools adapting
By Michaela Gibson Morris Daily Journal Public schools across Northeast Mississippi are preparing for the pinch of lower state revenues.
- Skills necessary in workplace
Guests at the Houston Exchange club learned of some upcoming educational opportunities for Chickasaw County as James Williams addressed the club last Friday.
- HHS yard signs ready
The Houston Middle School Student Council is selling "We Support Houston Hilltopper" yard signs for only $8.00 each.
- Miss. firm, workers spar in court over injuries
By JACK ELLIOTT JR. The Associated Press JACKSON - Franklin Corp. has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn a multimillion-dollar verdict on grounds that the furniture manufacturer did not intend for ...
- Furniture Manufacturer Argues No Intent To Harm Workers
Franklin Corporation has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn a multimillion-dollar verdict on grounds that the furniture manufacturer did not intend for harm to come to four workers when the company ...
- Sales tax returns mixed
By Mack Spencer Monitor-Herald The first month of the state's fiscal year was a good one for Calhoun City, Mantee and Vardaman.
- Miss. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal
The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from convicted murderer Earlene Colburn.
- Miss. Supreme Court to hear damage lawsuit appeal
The Mississippi Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Oct. 6 in Franklin Corp.'s appeal a multimillion-dollar verdict won by four workers who claimed they suffered medical problems because of ...
- Vicksburg shelters shuttered as last of 700 evacuees leave
Vicksburg's last evacuees from Hurricane Gustav packed their cars to return to their homes this morning, in some cases unsure if they were habitable.
- Citizen support, input requested
Storm drainage grant The City of Houston is applying for a small municipalities grant to repair the storm water drainage from the Bray Creek and citizen input is needed to complete the application.
- Davis leaves legacy in Chickasaw County
Special to the Chickasaw Journal E.E. "Manny" Davis acquired his wealth in the textile industry in Okolona and shared it with Chickasaw County, among other charitable pursuits.
- Pageant changes name, venue
Local girls still eligible to participate The Miss Houston/North Central pageant will no longer be held in Houston, nor bear the name of the town.
- the Week Ahead
Scruggs begins prison term Prison time begins today for former attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs and his associate, Sidney Backstrom, for their roles in conspiring to bribe a judge.
