Calendar of Events

Tri-county pageant set

The Second Annual Miss and Mr. Tri County Pageant will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 6 p.m. from the Winston County Shrine Club on Hwy. 15 in Louisville. The pageant is open to boys ages 0-11 and girls ages 0-Mrs. Girls ages 0-11 Sunday or Easter attire and girls 12 and over pageant gowns. Boys may wear Sunday attire. No pageant experience is necessary this is a great beginner pageant. This is an official preliminary pageant to the Miss Magnolia State Pageant to be held in Jackson on July 25, 2009 for ages 0-11 and November 21-22, 2009 for ages 12-up. Call or text local director, Rhonda Prisock, at 662-803-2728 or email her at rhondaprisock@yahoo.com for more information. We had several state winners from this pageant last year and numerous top ten winners! Door Prizes will be given away and tickets can be sold to cover entry fees. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance and concessions will be available.

DAR to meet

Old Choctaw County Chapter of National Society Daughters of American Revolution will hold its March 14 meeting at 1:30 in the meeting room at the Webster County Public Library and the public is invited to attend. Lt. Col. Michael Nabors, Air Operations Officer of the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field in Meridian, MS will be the guest speaker in conjunction with the National Defense Program.

For further information, please call Margie Gilmer at 285-2356 or Sue Boatman at 258-6743.

Free blood sugar screenings March 16

To promote diabetes awareness during Diabetes Discovery Week, free blood sugar screenings will be offered by the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, March 16 from

10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Choctaw County Extension Office. For more information call 285-6337.

Angel Food Ministries March 11-14

Maben Word of Life Church of God Angel Food Ministries are taking orders for the month of March. Ordering hours for the month of March are March 11 -13 from 10 AM to 4 PM; March 14- 9 AM to Noon. The church is located at 3965 Crowley Dr. Maben. For more information call 275-0245.

Southern Gospel Singing March 14

Sherwood Community Center will host a Southern Gospel Singing Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The featured singers will be Joyful Noise of Greenwood, Bobby Hawkins of Hamilton, His Majesty of Winona, and The Crouchs of Winona,. Everyone is invited to come join us for a great night of southern gospel music, food and fellowship. Concessions will be available. Admission is free but a love offering will be received for singing groups. For more information call 418-6454.

Cleanup day set

Woodsprings Baptist is having a cleanup day on March 14 beginning at 9am

Annual Fern Sale

The Choctaw County Career and Technology Center is having their annual Fern sale now. For more information call the CCC&TC at 285-4152 Ext. 110.

Revival at Salem Independent March 8-12

Come and hear Rev. Hal Daigre, of 1st Independent Methodist Church of Decatur, AL. Born and raised in Mississippi Rev. Daigre is a highly sought after evangelist who has preached in many churches in the southeast, Midwest and northern stat and even Ecuador of South America. Services will begin Sunday March 8 at 11 am and 6 pm. March 9-12 will begin at 7 pm. Salem IMC is located at the corner of Highway 415 and Weir-Salem Road. For more information call 662-387-4758 or 662-285-7289.

Soul Clinic Revival March 11-13

The Soul Clinic Revival will be held March 11-13 at the New Direction Center, located at 36 O'Kelly Drive, Weir. Services will be held at 7 p.m. daily. The evangelist will be Leslie C. Fleming of French Camp. All is invited.

Children invited to Center March 16-20

All children are invited to the New Direction Center, located at 36 O'Kelly Drive, Weir for fun, food, music and ministry on March 16-20 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bro. and Sis. Gavin of Columbus will bring the ministry each day from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and Bro. and Sis. Davis of Kilmichael will teach music. Children may be dropped off from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. and picked up at 3 p.m. Parents are invited to attend Friday, March 20.

Full Circle Knit/ Crochet Club March 17

If you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn, we invite you to attend our meeting every Tuesday from 9-noon a.m. at the Choctaw County Extension Office. There is no cost to join. Each person will be responsible for supplying his/her own yarns and needles.

Learn eBay basics

March 19

Learn the basics of how to navigate the eBay website, evaluate items and sellers, learn how to buy items and avoid scams from noon until 1 p.m. at the Choctaw County Extension Office in the Courthouse Annex.

Facilitated by Mariah Smith, instructor, Computer Applications and Services, MSU-ES. Call 285-6337 to reserve a seat. Bring your lunch and join us for this quick bite.

CCED to meet

March 21

The CCED will hold their meeting March 21 at 10 a.m. at their location in Weir. Please try to make plans to attend.

CCHGS to meet March 23

On Monday, March 23, the Choctaw County Historical and Genealogical Society (CCHGS) will hold its monthly meeting, at noon, at the Choctaw County Library in Ackerman. Members Mildred Grissom and niece Glenda Whittington are in charge of this month's program.

Anyone with an interest in area families or local history are invited to attend this monthly meeting.

Democratic committee to meet March 26

The Choctaw County Democratic Executive Committee will meet March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Choctaw County Library. Anyone interested in helping local Democrats work towards the best of interests for everyone in Choctaw County is encouraged to attend.

Free Health Fair April 4

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 4 on the Choctaw County Courthouse grounds from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

Free Health Fair April 11

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 11 at the New Direction Community Living Center, located at 36 O'Kelly St., Weir, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

CCEDF Annual Banquet April 14

The Choctaw County Economic Development Foundation will hold its annual banquet on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center on College Street.

Tres Tipton will speak about operations locally at North American Coal.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Keenum, President of Mississippi State University. To purchase a ticket, please contact a Foundation Board member or call 285-3778 by Friday, April 10.

Weir Baptist Church plans Centennial Celebration April 25

Weir Baptist Church is planning a Centennial Celebration the weekend of April 25-26. All former pastors, members, and friends are invited to join in marking this occasion. The planning committees welcome photographs and memories as they compile the 100-year history of Weir Baptist Church. For additional information please contact Joy Chandler at 547-6986.

Ivan Parker Concert April 17

Ivan Parker will be in concert for a Relay for Life Survivor Benefit Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 300 West Main Street in Louisville. Ticket Information: Advance $15- At Door $18. For Tickets: P. O. Box 388, Louisville, MS 39339. Call: 773-3501.

Free Health Fair April 18

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 18 at the French Camp Fire Department from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

French Camp's Bicentennial May 8-10

Leisurely stroll through the grounds and tour the Log Cabin Gift Shop and Council House CafŽ, Greenwood Leflore Carriage House, the James Drane Home, the alumni museum and other attractions. There is no entry fee. Concessions will be available. For more information, please contact Keith Collier at 547-6835.

Kinfolk Reunion July 3-4

Kinfolk's reunion will be held in Gary, Indiana July 3 - 4, 2009. For more information call 285-3088, 547-6897 or 547-6179.