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ECCC Hosts FBLA Conference - Submitted Story February 08, 2010

East Central Community College is again serving as host for the Central District Future Business Leaders of America Conference, scheduled Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, on the Decatur campus. Approximately 550 FBLA students and advisers representing 28 high schools and vocational centers are expected to attend the annual event, coordinated by the College’s Theta Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, an organization for business students.
 
PBL adviser Thomas Fortenberry, who teaches computer network support technology, said students will have an opportunity to test their skills and knowledge in 38 different business and computer-related contests.  “Students will be competing in various areas, including banking and financial systems, business math, computer problem solving, desktop publishing, economics, public speaking and many others,” said Fortenberry.
  
Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Tucker Applied Technology Center. Competitive events start at 9 a.m. in the Tucker Center and at other campus locations.  The Collegians, ECCC’s rock ‘n’ roll band, will entertain conference attendees at 11:45 a.m. in Huff Auditorium.  The annual awards ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m. in Huff and recognizes the top six competitors in each event, who also qualify for state competition.
 
For more information, contact Thomas Fortenberry at ECCC, 601-635-6254 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 254. His e-mail address is tfortenberry@eccc.edu.

Neshoba Relay Meeting Set for Tonight - Chris Davis February 08, 2010

The first Neshoba County American Cancer Society Relay for Life meeting is set for today. Elizabeth Fair, community representative for Relay, says the meeting will be at Ronnie’s at 5:30. She says anyone who plans to attend should call her at (601) 938-6797

Leake Academy Hosts North AA - Melvin Wooten February 08, 2010

The Leake Academy Rebelettes, winners of last weeks District 3AA tournament, will again hit the hardwood this week trying to defend the North AA title.  The 2010 North AA Tournament is being held this week at Joe F. Shepard Gymnasium at Leake Academy with nine girls and nine boys teams vying to finish in the top three to advance into next weeks State AA Tournament at Indianola.  Action begins on Tuesday at 2pm with five games to be played that day.  Wednesday will also have five games beginning at 2pm.  With the semi-finals on Friday and consolation and championships on Saturday.
The Rebelettes have their first round game at 6:00 pm on Tuesday against Winston Academy.  Follow all the Rebelette games throughout the tournaments on Kicks 98 and kicks98.com.  Click on the tournament banner on the kicks98.com for a full listing of this weeks tournament games. 
(Story edited after MAIS made schedule changes due to possible weather concerns of traveling teams)

Snow Possible Twice This Week - Chris Davis February 08, 2010

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say snow is possible in Central Mississippi twice this week. The first chance is slight. A front that will bring rain to the area Monday night will also bring falling temperatures, making snow or sleet possible on Tuesday. While Wednesday looks sunny, a couple of nights of sub-freezing temperatures will make snow accumulation possible with the next round of precipitation, which is expected Thursday. Forecasters predict that two to four inches of accumulation could be possible, but forecasts this far out are not specific.

Martin to be Laid to Rest Today - Chris Davis February 08, 2010

Phillip Martin, the long-time chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will be laid to rest Monday after services at the Hill Rosary Catholic Church in the Tucker community of Neshoba County at 11 a.m. Martin, 83, died Thursday from complications of a massive stroke, suffered while he was driving Monday. Family was by his side when he died at St. Dominic Hospital at 9:03 p.m. Gov. Haley Barbour Friday called Martin "a visionary leader whose remarkable life was marked by devoted and productive service to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. His attention to economic development while preserving the cultural aspects of Native American life in Mississippi will be long remembered. He was a great Mississippian and will be missed." Martin served in Tribal government for 45 years, including 28 as chief.

Ribbon Cutting At RezBonez - Tara Tavares February 07, 2010

The Community Development Partnership invites you to join them in the ribbon cutting of RezBonez Art and Gifts at 462 East Beacon St, Philadelphia. The ribbon cutting will be Tuesday, February 16 at 11 a.m.

"Healthy Heart" Month In Neshoba - Tara Tavares February 07, 2010

Since the month of February is recognized as “Healthy Heart” month, we want to promote a healthy heart starting with a Tobacco-Free Heart. The Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition of Noxubee, Neshoba, and Kemper Counties cordially invites you to attend our Tobacco Free Heart Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12 Noon at “The Depot” located at 256 W. Beacon Street in downtown Philadelphia, MS. Community leaders throughoutNeshoba County are being invited to this luncheon in an effort to educate and promote healthy hearts and clean air.  If you can attend, please RSVP via email at knox_beverly@yahoo.com or call (601)-616-8124. To show us how tobacco use affects the heart we have invited, Sharon Davis, RN, CDE, CTTS (Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist).  Ms Davis also serves as the Instructor for the Tobacco Cessation classes at Riley Hospital in Meridian.   We look forward to meeting with you.  Don’t forget to RSVP.

Rebelettes Dribble To District 3 AA Champs - Tara Tavares February 07, 2010

The Leake Academy Rebelettes took the court Saturday evening fighting for a chance to be called the District 3 AA Champions. Although Friday night’s game was a fairly easy game, the Rebelettes struggled in the first half with Hillcrest, going into half time down by 2. The second half showed a turn around for the Rebelettes, taking their first lead of the game in the 3rd quarter. The Rebelettes continued their scoring and by the final buzzer, they could proudly call themselves the District 3 AA Champions, beating Hillcrest by a final score of 56-49. The Rebelettes will advance to the North Half AA playoffs as the number one seat. Games will begin on Tuesday around 4 p.m. and continue throughout Wednesday evening. Kicks98 will post brackets and times as soon as they are available. Top scorers for last night’s game were: Emily Kea with 18 points, Hannah Peebles with 16 and Jenny Wilbanks with 12 points. The Leake County Co-Op player of the game was senior Emily Kea.

Flood Warning For The Pearl River - Tara Tavares February 07, 2010

A flood warning for the Pearl River at Carthage remains in effect. National Weather Service officials predict flood waters will reach 19.5 ft. by later today, with widespread flooding in areas near Hwy. 35. Flood stage is 17 ft. Residents are reminded not to drive through flood waters and to use caution when approaching flooded river banks. Flood warnings also remain in effect for the Pearl River at Philadelphia and Edinburg, and for Tuscolomtea Creek near Walnut Grove.

College Goal Sunday in Leake County - Submitted Story February 06, 2010

The Leake County Career & Technical Center will sponsor College Goal Sunday on Feb. 27. High school seniors will be able to come  to the center and complete Federal and State Financial Aid applications on-line to help them attend college.

Carthage Teen Shot, Man Won't Be Charged - Staff Report February 06, 2010

Police say a man who shot and killed a 17-year-old Saturday during an attempted robbery at his Forest home won't be charged. Police Chief Robert Roncali says 17-year-old Derrick Ficklin of Carthage and another teenager allegedly tried to rob the homeowner. He did not identify the homeowner. Roncali says Ficklin was shot when he tried to push his way inside the home as the resident opened the door. Ficklin was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say 17-year-old Luis Pedro of Carthage, who they say was with Ficklin, has been charged with attempted armed robbery. Pedro was being held at the Scott County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Tuscola Man to be Featured on TV - Submitted Story February 06, 2010

A Tuscola man will be featured in a re-airing of Mississippi Outdoors on MPB Saturday. Charlie Reeves owns Cedar Hill Boatworks, a business that manufacture small wooden boats in Leake County. The program originally aired Thursday, but was expected to re-air at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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