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COPES receives PACE grant
The COPES program was the 2009 recipient of a $1,500 grant from the PACE foundation.
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Veteran’s Day programs
Several programs honoring veterans will take place in November.
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UPDATE: Jail escapee found
A Chickasaw County jail escapee wanted for murder in another state was found Tuesday night in Oktibbeha County.
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Trace section closed for road repairs
A detour is in effect for part of the Natchez Trace Roadway in northern Chickasaw County.
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OHS Homecoming Queen 2009
Kelvonna Reighann Stanfield was crowned Okolona High School Homecoming Queen 2009 during Friday night’s ceremony in the OHS gym.
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Dine out deadline extended
he Fourth Annual Ultimate Dine Out offers to the Houston community the opportunity to receive 52 certificates worth nearly $3,000 from area restaurants.
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Eric Depriest of Serv Pro cleans up ammonia phosphate powder from one of four Houlka school buses that were vandalized with fire extinguishers Monday night. (Cody Voyles) Vandalism cancels school for day in Houlka
Juvenile arrested for damage to buses.
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Seasonal flu shots available now
The Chickasaw County Health Department will hold a special seasonal flu clinic on Friday mornings from 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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Veteran’s Day programs
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Several programs honoring veterans will take place in November.
Man charged in death of bicyclist in Chickasaw County
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Federal authorities have charged a convicted felon with manslaughter in the death of a Dutch bicyclist in northern Mississippi.
Topper Pride rates superior at contest
by Lisa Voyles/Chickasaw Journal
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The Topper Pride band went through a flurry of activity Oct. 9 and 10, but came out none the worse for wear and with four brand new trophies.
Musical interludes in the round
by Lisa Voyles/Chickasaw Journal
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Dr. Noel Garcia and friends perform Oct. 24.
HMS receives Science grant
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Houston Middle School has received a $750 grant from Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance to support the school’s Science department.
Marker unveiled
by Lisa Voyles/Chickasaw Journal
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Irene Kertchaval claps at the unveiling of an historical marker in honor of her father, blues musician Booker T. "Bukka" Washington White.
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The 2007 picture provided by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences shows Nidal Malik Hasan when he entered the program for his Disaster and Military Psychiatry Fellowship. Authorities said he went on the killing spree at Fort Hood, Texas which left 13 people dead. (AP Photo/Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences)AP - A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base.


Sat Nov 07 02:34:08 -0600 2009

This image made from video provided by Channel 13 News in Orlando, Fla., shows Jason Rodriguez being taken into custody by police officers in Orlando, Fla. Rodriguez, 40, opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago, authorities said, killing at least one person and injuring five others. (AP Photo/Channel 13 News, cfnews13.com)  MANDATORY CREDIT   NO SALESAP - Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago.


Sat Nov 07 02:30:54 -0600 2009

FILE -  In this file photo of Jan. 28, 2009, Nicholas Hausch appears in court in Riverhead, N.Y. where he and six other Long Island teenagers are accused in the stabbing death of Ecuadorean immigrant Marcelo Lucero. Hausch pleaded guilty Thursday, Nov. 2, 2009 to gang assault and hate crime charges. The agreement requires him to testify against the six other defendants. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, Pool. File)AP - The high school buddies who trolled the streets looking for Hispanics to attack called it "beaner hopping."


Sat Nov 07 02:44:13 -0600 2009

Soldiers hold a candle light vigil at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Authorities said Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)AP - As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.


Sat Nov 07 02:47:25 -0600 2009