Local News in Lincoln County, Mississippi

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School leaders on defensive to protect rainy day money
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:15:41 -0800

The Lincoln County School District leaders are on the defensive to protect schools from having to dip into reserve funds, an idea being considered by state leaders to address tight budget concerns.

Lincoln County family paying sky-high flood insurance
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:19:38 -0800

80 out of 82 Mississippi counties participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Franklin and Lincoln counties are the only two that don't. It's draining the pocketbook of one Lincoln County family.

County's unemployment rate still hovers above 10 percent
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:26 -0800

The state of Mississippi saw an overall increase in unemployment for the month of December from 9.7 to 9.9 percent, and Lincoln County saw an increase as well, from 10.2 to 10.4 percent, according to statistics from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Three Lincoln County cases among pardons by Barbour
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:18:57 -0800

A Mississippi judge's decision to temporarily block the release of inmates given pardons by Gov. Haley Barbour may affect two of the three pardons granted to individuals in Lincoln County.

History museum presentation shows how rivers influenced Lincoln's life
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:07:59 -0800

DECATUR - In the early 19th century, when roads were often impassable and railroads were in their infancy, pioneers relied on rivers to travel, transport cargo and transmit information.

No debate: DeSoto tops
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:45:07 -0800

HERNANDO — Emily Nelson is passionate about wanting her DeSoto County students to outperform students from throughout the state in speech and debate competition.

Flood program membership still in limbo
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:21 -0800

More than a year after Lincoln County supervisors passed a resolution stating their intent to join the National Flood Insurance Program, it is unclear whether the county has made progress toward joining the program.

NEMCC Lady Tiger, Tiger tennis team look to build on last season's successes
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:39:20 -0800

BOONEVILLE – Northeast Mississippi Community College’s men and women’s tennis teams are looking to build on the successes each found during the 2010-11 season during the upcoming year.

Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800

America’s 102 most outstanding youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – were named State Honorees today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism.

Resurgent EMCC Lions Set to Open 2012 Baseball Season
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:26:44 -0800

the resurgent East Mississippi Community College Lions are set to open their 2012 baseball slate by playing a road doubleheader against Bishop State Community College Sunday.