Aberdeen News Archives

“This is going to be a fun night.”

The 4th annual Night of Cultural Arts is set for Monday, February 4. It is put on by the Fine Arts department at AHS. via Aberdeen Examiner

“It is important that everyone make a connection with students”

Dr. George Gilreath, the new superintendent of education in Aberdeen, spoke at last week's PTA meeting at the American Legion. via Aberdeen Examiner

“Depending on what the test results reveal and what the investigation uncovers, the driver could face negligent homicide charges.”

An early Friday morning single-car accident on Oktoc Road left two people dead and one in critical condition. via Commercial Dispatch

“Her condition has been up and down all day. They've been trying to keep her stable”

Brian Hawkins/SDN Oktibbeha County sheriff's deputies, from left, James Lindsey, Shank Phelps and Jon Davis examine the wreckage of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler involved in an early Friday morning accident that ... via Starkville Daily News

“We're going to lose acres again in cotton this year ... I really think cotton is fixing to turn into a lemon - that's what I'm afraid of.”

BY CARLIE KOLLATH Daily Journal ABERDEEN - Soybeans look like a good crop to plant this year, according to local agriculture specialists. via Djournal.com

“It would have been more fair to make a tri-county smoking ban instead of one county or one city”

The Jackson City Council might ask smokers in bars and restaurants to put out their cigarettes - for good. via The Clarion-Ledger

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is executing an ongoing drug bust that has netted 15 arrests so far. via Commercial Dispatch

“They'll play 19 different pieces”

By M. Scott Morris Daily Journal TUPELO - Talented young pianists will fill the Link Centre concert hall with music today. via Djournal.com

“Body Walk provides a unique and exciting opportunity for Mississippi elementary students to learn about their bodies and the importance of making healthy choices.”

Jeanette Atkins Aberdeen School District An innovative new way to learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness is coming to students at Aberdeen Elementary, Belle Elementary and Aberdeen ... via Commercial Dispatch

“We are continuing to do them and we expect to have more arrests later this week.”

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department executed a drug bust last Friday that netted five arrests. via Commercial Dispatch

“Most progressive police departments are proactive. You focus on the trouble areas and try to flood them and the police presence can slow down crime”

Sergeant Romelle shows the West Point Lions Club one of the West Point Police Department's new flashcams, a device which takes photos and video in addition to providing light. via Daily Times Leader

“I've found that dogs that won't eat anything will generally eat a liver brownie”

From left, Julie Darrow of Nashville, Tenn., grooms Scooter, a 10-month-old Maltese. via Commercial Dispatch

“We are not tolerating racial harassment in our schools”

An Aberdeen High School student is facing a felony charge for a racially insensitive comment he posted on MySpace, the popular social networking site. via Daily World

“Our investigative team is still working on it just to confirm that it was indeed an accident”

Melanie Crownover mcrownover@cdispatch.com ABERDEEN - One Aberdeen official is still recuperating from a New Year's tussle that landed him and a family member in the hospital over the holiday. via Commercial Dispatch

“Learning doesn't only happen in a classroom.”

Friday afternoon on the way to the Nature Center at Plymouth Bluff, it occurred to me that I should turn around, go back home and get a jar of honey. via Commercial Dispatch

“I've only talked to the manager a couple of times to try to get information to them about state programs with incentives like loans that might help soften the blow of coming right in after another company closes.”

Aberdeen has a new employer in the plant BASF closed last year, but information is sparse so far from incoming industry U.S. Polymers. via Commercial Dispatch