Smithdale NewsLocal news for Smithdale, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Birth Announcements- November 22, 2007 Paternal grandparents are Charles and Debbie Best of Smithdale. Jayden Khalil Bracey Jackson Emmitt Bracey and Calenthia Conway of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Jayden Khalil Bracey, on Oct. via Madison County Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/birth-announcements?fromrss=1 A piece of history: Archaeologist checks out local fish weirs- November 19, 2007 "I think these little creek weirs like this were really common back in that period of time" A fish weir found in a local creek bed recently and two others found several years ago were all built within the past 150 years, a state archaeologist said this weekend. via Enterprise-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/a-piece-of-history-archaeologist-checks-out... Mason taking on Moak for House seat- November 10, 2007 "Money is not the answer to education. The real answer to education is discipline" A political newcomer and third-party candidate is taking on a six-term incumbent who has won the fundraising race several times over in the House District 53 contest. via Enterprise-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/mason-taking-on-moak-for-house-seat?fromrss... Two Amite posts on ballots- November 8, 2007 "We need to show the community that we're doing everything we possibly can to be careful with our money" Voters will choose between two Amite County school officials Tuesday to determine the county's next superintendent of schools. via Enterprise-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/two-amite-posts-on-ballots?fromrss=1 Area soldier injured in Iraq: '05 ASC grad loses both legs in attack on vehicle- November 6, 2007 "If the bullet would have been up another 812 inches or so, it would have went right up his belly" A U.S. Army specialist with Smithdale ties was injured Friday while serving in Iraq, his father said. via Enterprise-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/area-soldier-injured-in-iraq-05-asc-grad-lo... Diddley honored with marker, performs for first time since falling ill- November 5, 2007 "If you don't know Bo, you don't know Diddley." In a hail of proclamations and resolutions saluting his life achievements, rock 'n' roll legend Bo Diddley shared in the unveiling of a Mississippi Blues Trail marker in his honor on Friday, cementing his place ... via Enterprise-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/smithdale-ms/2007/11/diddley-honored-with-marker-performs-for-fi... |