Aberdeen NewsLocal news for Aberdeen, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Jeff Clark:Looking into our civic responsibility- May 28, 2008 One of the main rights and duties of a citizen should be to have a basic understanding of government workings, especially the electoral process.http://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/jeff-clark-looking-into-our-civic-responsibi... People in Business- May 26, 2008 Caleb Huggins has joined the firm as a 3D artist. His responsibilities will include creating 3D animations, renderings and virtual tours.http://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/people-in-business?fromrss=1 Cook's Corner:Vaiden and crew compete in barbecue cook-offs- May 24, 2008 All of the team members are from Northeast Mississippi. Vaiden does catering, competitive cooking and also has a full-time job.http://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/cooks-corner-vaiden-and-crew-compete-in-barb... No date set for special election in Aberdeen- May 22, 2008 The special election will have incumbent alderman Cloyd Garth and Wiclhie Clay on the ballot.http://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/no-date-set-for-special-election-in-aberdeen... Aberdeen animal shelter finds success- May 20, 2008 "Dr. Busby is an expert in animal shelters and this program is wonderful" By JEFF CLARK Staff Writer ABERDEEN - Almost all of the stray animals here were euthanized almost a year ago, but a group of concerned residents changed that. via Djournal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/aberdeen-animal-shelter-finds-success?fromrs... Traffic stop leads to felon's arrest in Monroe Co.- May 18, 2008 "The driver was consistently giving deputies false information about her identity" A convicted felon from Aberdeen was arrested by Monroe County sheriff's deputies early this morning when they found she was driving with a handgun. via The Clarion-Ledgerhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/traffic-stop-leads-to-felons-arrest-in-monro... Great Vintage Blues 3: Bukka White- May 16, 2008 This time out, let's check in on a few songs by Booker T. Washington "Bukka" White , who sang like a raspy bullfrog and was one of the early masters of the National Steel resonator guitar. via A.V. Clubhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/great-vintage-blues-3-bukka-white?fromrss=1 Ballard wins in landslide- May 14, 2008 "I want to thank everyone that worked hard to help me win and I look forward to serving the citizens and working with the board." Ballard beat his opponent, Steve Lance 976 votes to 181 votes. "I am honored that the citizens of Aberdeen have elected me to serve as their mayor," Ballard said. via Amory Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/ballard-wins-in-landslide?fromrss=1 Voters in Natchez, Bruce, Aberdeen hold elections- May 12, 2008 "Phillip is a very competitive person, he knows what it takes to win, I know what it takes to win. Unfortunately only one of us can win." Voters in Natchez, Miss., will elect a new mayor, after incumbent Phillip West lost the Democrat Party primary Tuesday to city alderman Jake Middleton. via The South Mississippi Sun Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/voters-in-natchez-bruce-aberdeen-hold-electi... Bruce, Aberdeen vote for mayors- May 9, 2008 "I would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for me and helped with my campaign" BY JEFF CLARK AND MACK SPENCER Daily Journal While Aberdeen swore in a new mayor Tuesday night, Bruce is going to have to wait another two weeks to fill its post. via Djournal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/aberdeen-ms/2008/05/bruce-aberdeen-vote-for-mayors?fromrss=1 |