Chickasaw County News

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There are 11 county/regional jails scattered around Mississippi. With them, the Mississippi Department of Corrections has created its own cottage industry.

Chickasaw County Associational Bible drills were held on April 19 at First Baptist Church and included participants from Parkway Baptist Church, Houston First Baptist Church and Houlka First Baptist Church.

Severe storms in north Mississippi brought down trees and power lines this evening, but no injuries have been reported so far, say state emergency officials.

THE CLASS OF 2009 national news THE CLASS OF 2009 slideshow slideshow slideshow Image 1 of 3 Finale Williams accepts her diploma and follows Markos Wear during graduation ceremonies at Okolona High School Friday night.

Entertainment for the Chickasaw County Relay for Life will include Porshia James, the Layman Quartet and the Master's Quartet.

With the primary behind them, only one seat in Chickasaw County is heading to a run-off. For Okolona Council Ward 5, incumbent Mary Gates earned 78 votes while challenger Robert Hughes gained 62 votes and will meet again on the ballot on May 19.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 2 p.m. Natchez Trace Dispatch received notification of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist near milepost 231, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

Students in the Houston School district will soon have the opportunity to take their studies outside thanks to the cooperative effort of several local parties.

" As the requirements for graduation and ranking levels for public schools grow more demanding, the local schools in Chickasaw County are facing decisions and making changes.

By JOEL McNEECE A Calhoun County ambulance was involved in a fatal accident Monday morning in Chickasaw County.

" Students in the Houston School district will soon have the opportunity to take their studies outside thanks to the cooperative effort of several local parties.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving an ambulance in Chickasaw County.

Houlka Library holiday closing - The Houlka City Library will be closed on April 10 for Good Friday holiday.

Update 04/03/09 - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released the following damage reports Friday morning: Chickasaw County : Trees and power lines down.

One Northeast Mississippi school district had its dropout rate go to zero, but 20 others saw their rates worsen for the Class of 2008.

Chickasaw County wrapped up their round of Christmas parades last weekend as the Town of New Houlka put their floats, four-wheelers and horses on display.

March 18 n Lenten Luncheon will be held at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center beginning March at noon.

By JOEL McNEECE A Houlka man was found dead in a heavily-wooded area after a lengthy search by authorities last Thursday and Friday.

As a public service and sponsorship of the Chickasaw County Relay for Life event, the Chickasaw Journal will publish a weekly calendar of fundraising events from the teams As a public service and sponsorship of the Chickasaw County Relay for Life event, the Chickasaw Journal will publish a weekly calendar of fundraising events from the teams.