Special to the Chickasaw Journal

The second annual Science Fair at Houston Middle School was held last week with more entries and more students advancing to the next level. This year's fair had 118 students participating in the optional event and 85 entries.

amp"I was so excited when I tallied the numbers and realized that our science fair had more than doubled in size from last year,amp" said HMS instructor Amy Alford. amp"I am so very proud of each one of these exceptional students.amp"

All winners are eligible to advance to the Regional fair to be held at North Mississippi Community College in Booneville. Grades 1-6 will compete on March 9 and grades 7-12 will compete on March 12.