Ackerman NewsLocal news for Ackerman, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.County JuneFest replaces Dawg Days festival- February 26, 2008 "Last year it was 103 degrees not counting the heat index and the fact that we were on asphalt" Due to the dawg days of summer heat Choctaw County will host a new festival, JuneFest, held on June 6-7. JuneFest will replace the traditional Dawg Days of Summer festival in hopes of attracting larger crowds ... via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/county-junefest-replaces-dawg-days-festival?... Flood plain ordinance on the horizon- February 23, 2008 "You have to go out and check on it" The Choctaw Plaindealer Not long ago, the Choctaw County Board of Supervisors learned they would have to adopt a Flood Plain Management ordinance or stop receiving all federal funds. via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/flood-plain-ordinance-on-the-horizon?fromrss... Miss. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in French Camp police chief murder- February 21, 2008 The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to 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 The Mississippi Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/miss-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-i... Junior Miss contestants ready to 'Rock-N-Roll'- February 19, 2008 Eight Choctaw County girls are competing in the Junior Miss program. They are Jennifer Cooper, Tiffany Dempsey, Tori McCulloch, Margaret Davenport, Elizabeth Glaser, Katie Hughes, Heather Snow and Meghan ... via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/junior-miss-contestants-ready-to-rock-n-roll... Aldermen, police chief discuss car- February 17, 2008 "I hate to spend $2,000 on a car we will get rid of" The Choctaw Plaindealer After the Feb. 5, monthly Board of Aldermen meeting, Ackerman Police Chief Rickey Thornton has permission to have the 1999 Crown Victoria police car repaired. via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/aldermen-police-chief-discuss-car?fromrss=1 Accident results in Jeep rolling- February 14, 2008 Photos by Amanda McBride Choctaw County emergency personnel find the safest way to remove an individual from the Jeep, which rolled onto its side on Highway 12 in Ackerman. via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/accident-results-in-jeep-rolling?fromrss=1 Cain elected new mayor of Ackerman- February 12, 2008 "I just want to thank everyone for coming to vote" Amanda McBrideStaff Newly elected Mayor of Ackerman Dick Cain stands proudly with his wife, Lynn, and grandson, Zachary Lawrence. via Choctaw Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/cain-elected-new-mayor-of-ackerman?fromrss=1 Flood plains up for discussion- February 1, 2008 "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 McBrideStaff 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 Plaindealerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackerman-ms/2008/02/flood-plains-up-for-discussion?fromrss=1 |