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The pages of time turned back at French Camp Saturday with the historical area adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway becoming a pioneer scene. via Star-Herald

The Town of French Camp will hold its first May Fest with plans of making it an annual event. via Star-Herald

“We have an opportunity to begin to stabilize the growth in the Department of Corrections because the Parole Board will have an exit valve they can use to get more offenders out”

The Senate has passed a bill that would make about 7,000 inmates eligible to appear before the state Parole Board. via Picayune Item

“I appreciate his accomplishment in the music world, but I'm just concerned the overwhelming legacy of Ike Turner is not his music, but his cocaine abuse and his wife abuse.”

Is the life of music icon and alleged wife-beater Ike Turner worth commending? That question stirred debate in the Mississippi Senate on Friday as lawmakers decided whether to approve a resolution in honor of ... via The Clarion-Ledger

The Mississippi Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Christopher Fair, who was 16 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of French Camp Police Chief Anthony Lucas. via WMC-FM

“It was a decision not really easy for me to make”

The Choctaw Plaindealer Appreciation and recognition started the Choctaw County School Board's monthly meeting. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“I don't believe there is a lot of difference on the floor with the cameras on”

By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON - People wanting to watch a particular vote in the Mississippi Legislature or just action in general no longer have to get in their car and drive to the ... via Djournal.com

“I have had good law enforcement officers after Anthony, but none compare. It was more than just a job to him. He was a friend to everyone he came into contact with. He is sorely missed”

The Choctaw Plaindealer To commemorate the third year of the tragic death of Anthony Lucas, the Town of French Camp has placed a plaque outside of Town Hall to remember him. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“It's not to impede on them (citizens) its to help their neighbor. Ya'll (supervisors) would undertake this for the safety of the citizens”

Amanda McBride/Staff Steve Montgomery, emergency management director, points out flood plains located in Choctaw County to Eric Chambers, District 5 supervisor, and Archie Collins, District 1 supervisor. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“If we don't bring you savings of at least $50,000, the detailed audit will be free”

The Choctaw Plaindealer The first meeting of the Choctaw County School Board of 2008 started with a having a new superintendent, Donna Nail, and electing board officers. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“Choctaw County receives more N&D month than any other school in Mississippi. If you took that away, that school would close. Choctaw County could not justify that much money (to keep FCE open) for 200 kids”

The Choctaw Plaindealer The last four years have brought many changes to the Choctaw County School district as Dr. via Choctaw Plaindealer

From press reports W. A. "Bill" Taylor, Jr., chairman of the board of Taylor Machine Works, Inc. via Winston County Journal

The Choctaw Plaindealer French Camp wants everyone to remember the true meaning of Christmas. via Choctaw Plaindealer

Submitted photo The Pre-K class at French Camp recently did a unit on the letter "C". The students and teachers had fun "clowning" around with words that start with the letter "C". Front : Dixie Steadman, ... via Choctaw Plaindealer

The French Camp Academy Class of 2009 offered horse rides and face painting to children. via Choctaw Plaindealer

From press reports Rainwater Observatory in French Camp begins a series of programs about astronomy this Saturday night at 7pm Backyard Astronomy is an informal series of astronomy presentations for the public. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“Quilts and handmade crafts will be auctioned off with a real auctioneer”

French Camp is gearing up for their 56 annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 13. Everyone in the area is encouraged attend the auction, County Store and many other activities. via Choctaw Plaindealer

“The new truck will help us have a quicker response time because the truck is more mechanically sound and it is faster than the old truck”

Amanda McBride/staff photo Members of the Bywy community will have a faster and better-equipped volunteer fire department thanks to their new 2007 Kenworth fire truck. via Choctaw Plaindealer