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March 17 Talk Backs by JCN
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Editor’s Note: The Jasper County News reserves the right to edit and omit comments for length and/or content. ––––––––––––––––––––– “Yes, I saw in the p... | 0 |
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Mar 17, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
Dear Editor, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about a bill that has passed the Mississippi House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor. The bill, HB 1379, will establish the "Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial" near the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. This Memori... | 0 |
There’s a running joke in my family that when a girl gets engaged. by JCN
Mar 17, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
There’s a running joke in my family that when a girl gets engaged, her father gives her two options: 1) Have a church wedding; or 2) Take the money and run. I took the first option, and I’m glad I did. I really don’t know how to put into words my experience during the week l... | 0 |
March 17 Jail Docket by JCN
Mar 17, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
The Jasper County News prints the entire jail docket as provided by the Jasper County Sheriff’s office. JCN does not delete names from the docket. •Darrel Jones, 03-27-65, MB, family disturbance. •Andre Jefferson, 06-23-91, MB, armed robbery, simple assault. •Danny Bufki... | 0 |
Are You Amphibious? by SCR
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
When I was younger, one of my cousins bragged about being able to write with either hand. He boldly declared to us all--"I'm amphibious!" I don't think that's the word he meant to use (I know which one he meant but I can't spell it--but it's not amphibious). But what woul... | 0 |
March 5, 2010 by SCR
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
This week we approved changes to Senate Bill 2495 that restored $82 million to state agencies for the current fiscal year, including $37 million to K-12 education and $2 million that ensures National Board Certified teachers receive their $6,000 annual stipend. The bill also provides $16 mill... | 0 |
Quilts for Katie by SCR
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
I have been asked do a Quilt Show as a benefit for Katie Atwood. I am willing to try it, but I need to know the following: *1. I know upfront that I can't do it alone so first I need to know if anyone is willing to help. *2. I need to kn... | 0 |
Pharmacy: Source of great information by SCR
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
What a choice: the convenience of a drive through window to pick up your medications or simply collect them up while shopping at a store that carries everything from albums to zippers. But that convenience doesn’t come without sacrifice on someone’s part and the forfeit is made... | 0 |
Clarifying circumstances by SCR
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
This letter is to clarify the circumstances regarding the arrest of Richard D. Maddox on February 16, 2010 for grand larceny. After a conference between the Agriculture Theft Division and the District Attorney’s office, due to the circumstances surrounding the ownersh... | 0 |
February 26, 2010 by SCR
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
This week we passed Senate Bill 3189 that creates incentives for luring to the state a $132 million solar panel production company that would employ 500 workers within five years at an average annual wage of $34,000. Though the Mississippi Development Authority is still working with the compa... | 0 |
Where Are You Going? by SCR
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
I love to read stories about the missionaries in history. Some were able to accomplish great things. Others faith and persistence must be admired. And there are a few whose good intentions did more harm than good (but couldn't that be said of us all?). But... | 0 |
March 4 Talk Back by JCN
Mar 02, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
Editor’s Note: The Jasper County News reserves the right to edit and omit comments for length and/or content. ––––––––––––––––––––– “To the people that ... | 0 |
March 4 Jail Docket by JCN
Mar 02, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
The Jasper County News prints the entire jail docket as provided by the Jasper County Sheriff’s office. JCN does not delete names from the docket. •Tyrone Hatten, 05-05-69, MB, bad checks x7. •Eric Moffett, 03-17-75, MB, DUI first. •Harvey Bourlua, 11-12-65, MW, distruba... | 0 |
By the time most of you read this column, I will be two days away from the biggest day of my life: my wedding day. by JCN
Mar 02, 2010 | 0 | 2 |
By the time most of you read this column, I will be two days away from the biggest day of my life: my wedding day. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how my life lead up to this moment. I never thought the day would come, but suddenly it’s heading towards me like a freight train... | 2 |
School budget choices by SCR
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
I have another update I would like to share with you regarding the funding crisis facing our Smith County schools. We have salvaged 2010 and part of 2011 without having to cut teacher units. Basically, we have been able to stop the bleeding in our budget with band-aids instead of having... | 0 |
Made Fit by SCR
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
The other day Mrs. Ginny and I bought a new refrigerator. Our old one had reached the point of making more racket than refrigeration, it had begun to leak, and the color scheme (think Harvest Gold but darker) was no longer as fun to look at as it had been. The time was right fo... | 0 |
Weekly report for February 19, 2010 by SCR
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
This week the Senate passed Senate Bill 2444 that would authorize up to a 50-percent tax credit for items costing up to $25,000 for persons who install wind or solar energy systems at their homes or businesses. With a vote of 26-22, Senate Bill 2688 was approved as amended by the House of Rep... | 0 |
February 24 Talk Back by JCN
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 | 2 |
Editor’s Note: The Jasper County News reserves the right to edit and omit comments for length and/or content. ––––––––––––––––––––– “Yeah, I got a question... | 2 |
February 24 Jail Docket by JCN
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
The Jasper County News prints the entire jail docket as provided by the Jasper County Sheriff’s office. JCN does not delete names from the docket. •David Lee Cole, 01-04-67, MB, speeding, no insurance, DUI first. •Dewayne Barnett, 07-02-82, MB, speeding, DUI. •Ronnie Wil... | 0 |
Library display by SCR
Feb 17, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
Thanks for featuring the Raleigh library display in your Smith County Reformer. Thanks also to the former librarian for asking me to do it and the friends of the library, the Raleigh Women’s Club and president, Mary Edmond, for allowing me to place a display there. In the artic... | 0 |
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