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Students at Houston Lower Elementary School took a break from the classroom and enjoyed games and prizes at the second annual fall festival.

On Friday, Oct. 23, church services were conducted by Larry Wright and his wife, Elaine, from Parkway Baptist Church.

" An evening of entertainment will be featured on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston.

CHICKASAW COUNTY a ' The Chickasaw County Health Department will hold a special seasonal flu clinic on Friday mornings from 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Houston Health Department starting November 6. They will be offering seasonal flu vaccines daily on a walk-in basis.

" Blues legend, Bukka White, will have yet another day to shine for the public as he will be memorialized with a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail on Oct.

Junior sensation Daniel Lasco of The Woodlands High School has rushed for over 700 yards this season and had a memorable performance against the Katy Tigers earlier this year.

" 365 Chickasaw County third grade students took a walk through a body of good health last week as the MSU Extension Service helped sponsor the educational Body Walk.

Scott Cagle, left, the extension director for Chickasaw County, helped Master Gardeners Glen Chisolm, Virginia Rowlett and John Walden beautify an overgrown lot in downtown Houston.

Forty-Nine Year Old Norman Roberts was arrested by US Marshals with the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force in Houston at 4:00 p.m. today.

By KATHRYN HATHORNE Ron Lundya s talent as a disc jockey has been spread worldwide impacting the music industry with his style and heart for the business.

By JOEL McNEECE The Calhoun County School Board asked Superintendent Mike Moore to study the number of teacher assistants in the district and make sure they are distributed appropriately among the schools.

Bukka White, a cousin of legendary musician B.B. King, is said to have given King his first guitar.

Officials at a biodiesel plant in Mississippi have finished the commissioning process for the 8-million-gallon-a-year facility.

Bunko benefit Aug. 27 - Team Hope is having "Rollin' for a Cure" Bunko Thursday, August 27 at The Civic Center at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

E.E. a oeMannya Davis acquired his wealth in the textile industry in Okolona and shared it with Chickasaw County, among other charitable pursuits.

A year ago, the government and citizens of the Town of Woodland set a goal to win the City Spirit award at the Mississippi Municipal League annual conference.

The members of Team Hope Houston have committed gain to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in Atlanta, Ga., in October.

By JOEL McNEECE The Calhoun County School board set a vision statement for the district, adjusted the dress code for teachers, and approved more than three dozen personnel changes at a busy meeting Monday night.

By JOEL McNEECE The Calhoun County School board set a vision statement for the district, adjusted the dress code for teachers, and approved more than three dozen personnel changes at a busy meeting Monday night.

The Southern Explosion softball team opened the Dizzy Dean World Series with a 11-0 win against the Stingers of Houston, Miss.