Vardaman News

“They're greedy, they're hateful, and they're ignorant.”

OXFORD - Forty-four years ago, Ole Miss history professor James W. Silver put a tag on Mississippi that stung hard but proved true enough to serve even today as a bitter reminder of the state's not-so-long-ago ... via The Clarion-Ledger

“We hope this is only the beginning of our student participation in such projects.”

Nov 9, 2007 8:46 AM, By Patti Drapala MSU Ag Communications Neither the chill nor the early hour dampened the enthusiasm of 100 Mississippi State University students who gave up their weekend beauty sleep to ... via Delta Farm Press

I missed the annual Sweet Potato Festival in Vardaman this past weekend, but that didn't stop me from picking up some orange spuds at the grocery store and trying out a new recipe from the October issue of ... via Djournal.com

“John spent today delivering his message about a new day for mississippi to voters across the state. He will take Sunday off to spend time with his family and to attend church, then will again reach out to voters statewide on Monday.”

Democratic candidate John Arthur Eaves racked up the miles meeting voters this final weekend of campaigning. via WLBT-TV Jackson

“I'm of the opinion that the district can remodel the building and furnish it with the money (Superintendent) Hardin says will be available”

By Mack Spencer Monitor-Herald PITTSBORO - Members of the county school board approved applying for five programs to be offered at a new county vocational center, if the state approves the application. via The Monitor-Herald

Potato Festival sets 34th this week n Arts and crafts, beauty pageants and cooking contests are on tap. via The Monitor-Herald

I have grown up in Georgia. So, I haven't known much about planting, growing, harvesting, or distributing sweet potatoes. via IHigh

“I don't want anything with eyes, and I want it identified”

By Mack Spencer Monitor-Herald VARDAMAN - People may think Mississippi is laid back, but Ann Gibson knows better. via The Monitor-Herald

“These arrests are part of MDHS' continued efforts to rid the State of those who wish to misuse and abuse taxpayer dollars”

Special to The Monitor-Herald From MS Dept. of Human Services The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, assisted by the Mississippi Department of Human Services , Office of Fraud Investigations arrested Jackie ... via The Monitor-Herald

“Maybe there are places in Big Creek or Slate Springs or Vardaman where we could have it. We can do that.”

By Mack Spencer Monitor-Herald Relay for Life's spacious digs might be traded in for cozier confines next year. via The Monitor-Herald