Chunky NewsLocal news for Chunky, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Meridian Mardi Gras- January 26, 2008 PHOTOS BY PAULA MERRITT THE MERIDIAN STAR The band Cheap Licks plays some cajun tunes during the Meridian Mardi Gras Mud Bugs and Brew Crawfish and Shrimp Boil Friday night at Dumont Plaza. via Meridian Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/chunky-ms/2008/01/meridian-mardi-gras?fromrss=1 Pickering announces $160K for firefighters- January 24, 2008 "When these volunteer firefighters respond to a crisis, they put their health and lives on the line in service of their community. These first responders need the training and resources to effectively meet their challenges in the safest way." U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering announced Wednesday that four Homeland Security Operations and Safety Grants for first responders are headed to Lauderdale, Jefferson Davis, Smith, and Newton counties. via Meridian Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/chunky-ms/2008/01/pickering-announces-160k-for-firefighters?from... Witness describes Cassidy shooting- January 11, 2008 "Did you look at this picture He has a gun!" "I HEARD A POW. It startled me," a witness testified in court yesterday at a preliminary hearing for Police Officer Chuck Cassidys accused killer. via Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/chunky-ms/2008/01/witness-describes-cassidy-shooting?fromrss=1 |