Florence NewsLocal news for Florence, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Say 'welcome' to a new neighbor- June 29, 2008 Have you ever been in one of those places where a bell or a siren is sounded to alert everyone that a sizeable tip has been placed in the tip jar It's the sound that something really big has happened.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/say-welcome-to-a-new-neighbor?fromrss=1 New chief vows to lower fire rating- June 25, 2008 Von Brown Age: 43 Resides: Richland Salary: $47,500 Family: Wife, Mia, of 23 years; one child, Max, 9. Education: Attended Hinds Community College, field of study was criminal justice.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/new-chief-vows-to-lower-fire-rating?fromrss=... Your Opinion- June 20, 2008 There is a new "Main Street" in south Mississippi. Actually it's an old road with a new purpose.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/your-opinion?fromrss=1 New project major step for community- June 18, 2008 Construction is expected to start later this year on a proposed mixed-use development that would blend government, public and retail space.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/new-project-major-step-for-community?fromrss... No recycling program in Florence- June 16, 2008 Q: I read your article recently on the subject of recycling. My question is, does that apply to the Florence area also I read your section everyday.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/no-recycling-program-in-florence?fromrss=1 Students score big in contests for scholarships- June 9, 2008 The recent high school graduates who did best in annual college scholarship sweepstakes were the ones who applied early and often - and stellar academic records weren't the only factors.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/students-score-big-in-contests-for-scholarsh... County bond issue- June 9, 2008 Kudos to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors for approving plans for a $60 million bond issue at its most recent meeting.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/county-bond-issue?fromrss=1 Florence man and co-worker rescued from water tower- June 7, 2008 Two men were rescued after they passed out while painting the inside of a water tower in Vivian.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/florence-man-and-co-worker-rescued-from-wate... Dear - Vincent- June 6, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dear of Florence announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Brooke Dear, to Thomas Mark Vincent II, son of Mrs.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-ms/2008/06/dear-vincent?fromrss=1 |