
Results 1 - 20 of 82 in Okolona, MS
Schools and districts receive new accountability ratings
... the other end of the spectrum, 26 percent of schools received a rating of At Risk of Failing or Failing, including Okolona, which rated Failing. "The public should not be surprised that with the implementation of new standards and a new ... Comment?
Hitting the stores in Chickasaw County
... the higher ticket items, not just the door busters," McShan said. Karen Maxey manages the Dollar General Store in Okolona and has seen an upward overall trend this year in purchasing. "I've been here since May and it has been a steady increase each ... Comment?
... Emergency Management Agency at 448-1012 by December 11, 2009. "We currently have community shelters in Houston, Okolona, Houlka, Woodland, Anchor community and Buena Vista community," said Linda Griffin, Interim Director Chickasaw County EMA. Unlike ... Comment?
" Several Chieftain football players returned to the hardwood and continued the work Dialan Blanchard, David Gardner and team mates had put into the early season, sparking the Okolona Chieftains to a 72-53 victory over the Aberdeen Bulldogs in the final game of the Houston Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday. Comment?
Rams fall to Tigers at North State
... to the North State title game. "I love those six guys," said Hollis. "We talked about how after we got beat by Okolona that we had to bow up and get it done, it was their job to lead us and they did. I am so proud of them and they will always hold a ... Comment?
The Okolona 20th Century Club will sponsor the annual Memory/Honor Christmas tree, located this year in the downtown mini-park through the holiday season. Comment?
... one step away from a trip to the Big House in Jackson in their drive for a 1A State Championship. They dispatched Okolona 28-12 with Cortez Frizell and Joffie Hogsett sharing the limelight with two touchdowns each. Durant blood drive will be held ... Comment?
Several residents of Okolona took advantage of the beautiful weather last Saturday to install a raised bed to grow winter vegetables as part of a nutrition component to the outreach program. Comment?
Chieftain football season ends
The Okolona Chieftains made the long trip to Durant for round two of playoffs and saw their dreams of a State Championship bid come to a halt in the second half of a hard fought game. Comment?
Tigers one win away from 1A title shot
When visiting Okolona challenged Durant High School in the second round of the MHSAA Class 1A Playoffs on Friday night, the No. Comment?
New rating system places only two school districts at top
... Low Performing, At-risk of Failing and Failing. Eight school districts are considered failing. They are Indianola, Okolona, Hazlehurst, Coahoma County, Kemper, North Panola, Drew and West Tallahatchie school districts. "Beginning now and two years ... Comment?
Several residents of Okolona took advantage of the beautiful weather last Saturday to install a raised bed to grow winter vegetables as part of a nutrition component to the outreach program. Comment?
Top-ranked Durant ready for round two
If Durant head football coach Ashley Kuhn has his way his Tigers will have a 12th man when they play host to Okolona in the second round of the MHSAA Class 1A Playoffs on Friday night. Comment?
Chickasaw County Veteran's Day
Okolona held a parade. Houston High School had a program. Houlka School had a program and lunch. Comment?
Top-ranked Durant ready for round two
If Durant head football coach Ashley Kuhn has his way his Tigers will have a 12th man when they play host to Okolona in the second round of the MHSAA Class 1A Playoffs on Friday night. Comment?
... Chair in Houlka is accepting applications, MPI is accepting applications, International Paper and Lifestyles in Okolona are all accepting applications and hiring," East said. East said that a major part of her job is assisting with the retention and ... Comment?
Seasonal flu shots available now
... Health Department starting November 6. They will be offering seasonal flu vaccines daily on a walk-in basis. The Okolona Health Department will be giving flu shots on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays on a walk-in basic. During this time, health ... Comment?
Chickasaw County Veteran's Day
Okolona held a parade. Houston High School had a program. Houlka School had a program and lunch. Comment?
Rev. Darrick Whitfield: Changing lanes
... ich is God's lane. Reverend Darrick Whitfield is Minister and Adult Sunday School teacher at Bibleway M.B. Church in Okolona, MS. Comment?
Seasonal flu shots available now
... Health Department starting November 6. They will be offering seasonal flu vaccines daily on a walk-in basis. The Okolona Health Department will be giving flu shots on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays on a walk-in basic. During this time, health ... Comment?