Big Creek News

By MAGGIE TOBIAS The Sylva Herald A black-and-white photograph shows six smiling faces, slick bomber jackets and jaunty caps in front of a World War II-era plane with the words "Wham Bam" emblazoned on the side.

By JOEL McNEECE Supervisors approved a change order for the courthouse, discussed an emergency alert system for the county, the progress with the "Rails to Trails" project, and numerous other proposals in a busy pair of meetings last Friday and Monday.

Although down from the magnitude of work it had following Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has a handful of projects in progress - about $50 million worth - spread out along the Gulf Coast.

By JOEL McNEECE Calhoun County will host four Christmas parades in December beginning with the Bruce parade on Saturday, Dec.

Although down from the magnitude of work it had following Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has a handful of projects in progress -- about $50 million worth -- spread out along the Coast.