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Monroe County Chamber presents awards at banquet
By Barbara Harrington Senior Writer ABERDEEN - A celebration of Monroe County is how Tony Green referred to Friday night's annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
Cook's Corner:Vaiden and crew compete in barbecue cook-offs
All of the team members are from Northeast Mississippi. Vaiden does catering, competitive cooking and also has a full-time job.
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Kinder Morgan announces $12.8M expansion
“They've cooperated with the city every way possible to help market their operation”
The expansion will allow the company to handle raw materials for SeverCorr, the new steel mill in Columbus. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
“The well-landscaped entrance and golf course create a green space that speaks to our culture”
Chemical plant offers recreational escape Many employers are looking for additional benefits and incentives to offer employees. via Turf
As a supporter and board member of the MS Society Hamilton Chapter I wanted to let you know about a couple of fundraisers this week whose proceeds go to the MS Society. via 102.9 CKDS-FM
Parsons Named Construction Manager for Titanium Sponge Facility
“We are pleased to expand our involvement in the development of this strategic facility for RTI.”
Parsons was selected by RTI International Metals, Inc., as construction manager of a premium-grade titanium sponge facility to be built in Hamilton, Mississippi. via Earth Times
RTI breaks ground for Hamilton plant
“What we've got going on here is very high-end manufacturing, coupled with our defense industry”
BY BARBARA HARRINGTON Aberdeen Examiner HAMILTON - Two hundred jobs are one step closer to landing in Hamilton. via Djournal.com
“Too many errors, base running mistakes and just not hitting”
Saturday, West Union held the Lions to three hits in an 8-0 loss, a loss that included seven errors. via Aberdeen Examiner
Pioneer recaps 2007, looks ahead
“In 2001, we started with just serving the south part of one county. We've done a real good job of spreading out.”
This is the basis of its mission, which also includes its fulfillment of that commitment by striving to deliver high quality, cost effective health care in the communities it serves. via Aberdeen Examiner
Town and Country Club learns about 'throwing' pottery
“We are proud to have her as a member”
All members were present but one, who was sick. The club welcomed a new member, Jean Wilson. via Aberdeen Examiner
Three Noxubee men charged with burglaries in Monroe County
“It is highly unusual to have the suspects in custody before the actual crime is reported, but the McAllister Road resident was fortunate in this case”
An alert neighbor foiled a burglary in Hamilton, leading to the arrests of three Noxubee County men. via Commercial Dispatch
“They would do anything for me and I would do for them and enjoy it”
She definitely doesn't look her age. One of her grandsons said she has an adventuresome spirit. via Djournal.com
Monroe County law enforcement agencies launch drug crackdown
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is executing an ongoing drug bust that has netted 15 arrests so far. via Commercial Dispatch
Monroe security meeting highlights need for better emergency planning
“We can have Homeland Security come in when we have a rough draft and more participation to help flesh out the plan and go through what they would fund here”
Chief Walter Sykes fully intended to schedule a community meeting after he returned home in December from the National Congress for Secure Communities, hosted by the Department of Homeland Security in ... via Commercial Dispatch
Monroe sheriff's drug bust nets five arrests
“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
Neighbors help town look to future after devastation
“Ya'll just give me a call when this thing is full and I'll empty this one and bring you another one”
Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote "Troubles will come and they will pass," in his 1973 song "Simple Man." Although music is probably the last thing on minds of the many Caledonia residents who had everything they owned ... via Commercial Dispatch
Roberts Elementary Christmas Connection! Students have donated gifts to needy students and their families at our school. via Tallahassee.com
Man charged with embezzlement for store
Dispatch Staff Report An area man has been charged with felony embezzlement from Cowboy Maloney's electronics store in Columbus. via Commercial Dispatch
Rhonda Ann Fortenberry of Brandon, formally of Hattiesburg, and Jerry Hamilton of Jackson exchanged wedding vows on April 26, 2007, overlooking the beautiful Trunk Bay, St. via Hattiesburg American
Hamilton plans its first-ever parade while annual Columbus event has new sponsor
“Next year should be even bigger, since we'll have more time to plan and people will know it's coming”
As people in Columbus come out Monday for their first parade headed by Main Street Columbus Inc., Hamilton residents will line up Thursday night for their first town parade ever. via Commercial Dispatch