Obituaries 10-7-08 Oct 7, 2008
Mr. Grady leaves his wife, Sadie Grady of Hernando; five daughters, Joyce Houston of McComb, Miss. Nancy Cox of Hernando, Miss. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Unwed mothers not specific to the Delta Oct 5, 2008
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868. By ROSS REILY For the Delta Democrat Times. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Cobras, Bobcats remain unbeaten Oct 3, 2008
Franklin County lost a close 13-7 encounter to Tylertown and McComb Parklane Academy was blown out of the water 49-0 by Jackson Prep ... In other area games, Copiah Academy should whip Prentiss Christian School 30-16, Hazlehurst should ambush Collins 23-18, McComb should maul North Pike 42-22, Parklane should smash ACCS 37-10, South Pike should swamp Amite County 39-12 and Crystal Springs should ambush Magee 13-12. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Area must have strong Red Cross presence Oct 3, 2008
It is heartening to hear that Hattiesburg Red Cross leaders place the openings of offices in Brookhaven and McComb near the top of the priorities list during re-organizational efforts. With Interstate 55 serving as a primary evacuation route, Pike and Lincoln are the first Mississippi counties where fleeing Louisiana residents start to look for shelter. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
No-shows hindering new office help efforts Oct 3, 2008
The Salvation Army Corps of McComb's newly opened Brookhaven office has been burdened by a series of cancelled appointments that are wasting man hours and potentially squandering some disaster victims' chances of assistance, agency officials said ... Kates urged anyone in Lincoln County seeking assistance from the Salvation Army to call the McComb office at 601-249-0131 to make sure they are eligible before scheduling an appointment at the Brookhaven office ... Kates said the McComb office has... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Debt forces Red Cross office closure Sep 24, 2008
Vannatta also said the chapter's volunteers will attempt to continue operating small offices - in donated space - in each of the four former Mid-South chapter counties, with Brookhaven and McComb offices looking to be opened first. The plan would eliminate the overhead costs that comes with office rent and paid staff. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
PREP GAMES TO WATCH - WEEK FOUR Sep 19, 2008
9/19/2008 6:56:09 AMDaily Journal. Madison Central (2-1) at Tupelo (3-0)- Last week: Tupelo def. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Weir drops to No. 5 in MHSAA 1A rankings after loss to Durant Sep 18, 2008
Madison Central (2-1) - Beat McComb 48-0. 9. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
National Guard responding on Coast Sep 13, 2008
Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard 155th Combined Arms Battalion from McComb are supporting Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties due to effects from Hurricane Ike ... Members of the battalion are from Biloxi, Brookhaven, McComb and Poplarville. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Together (9/8/08) Sep 9, 2008
Rebekah is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Boggs of McComb, Miss ... The couple, who met on a four-wheeling trip to the Knik River, will be wed at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mom sentenced for inaction after child’s abuse Sep 5, 2008
Nine 4-County employees left early Tuesday morning to assist Magnolia Electric Power Association, based in McComb, with efforts to restore power to its members. (Photo: Courtesy Photo). (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Chief defends membership in drug task force Sep 5, 2008
Henderson told the board that being a member of SMNEU, which is made up of agents from the Lincoln, Pike, and Walthall County Sheriff's Departments, the McComb Police Department and BPD, offers the city access to resources and manpower imperative to fighting the war on drugs not only in Brookhaven, but in Lincoln County. "It's unreal what all this task force is doing," he said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
How do you deal with the weather? Sep 5, 2008
Franklin County at McComb: Bulldogs collide with a stronger defense in C.C. Moore Stadium. Franklin County 28-21. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
BOBBY HARRISON:NeMiss, ballot slot could be keys in special Senate election Sep 3, 2008
Wayne Dowdy of McComb to capture the seat left vacant by the retirement of John Stennis. Bobby Harrison is chief of the Daily Journal's Capitol bureau. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Remnants still wreaking havoc in parts of state Sep 3, 2008
In Lincoln County, Clifford Galey, civil defense director for the county and the city of Brookhaven, said, "We know of less than 10 homes in the county with major damage so far. "We have 35 roads, give or take, blocked by downed trees and power lines in the county and a few in the city," he said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol also reported downed trees in District 9, which takes in Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson counties. The news for the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Storm-ravaged towns work to restore normalcy Sep 3, 2008
We know we have some trees down on (U.S.) Highway 98, east of McComb, said Rusty Boyd, public affairs officer for the district. Were still dealing with the rain and trying to clean up the trees. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gustav notebook Sep 3, 2008
The phones will be available at all company-owned ATil locations in Jackson, Tupelo, Meridian, McComb, Gulfport, D'Iberville and Hattiesburg. AT in a news release Tuesday that it is shipping GoPhones to stores and they should be available as early as this afternoon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Insurance companies expect pace of claims to rise as evacuees return Sep 3, 2008
McComb: Lowe's, 1802 Pike Point Circle. Natchez: Stine Home Center, 108 U.S. 61. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Insurers to set up mobile centers along Coast Sep 3, 2008
McComb Lowes, 1802 Pike Point Circle. Picayune Home Depot, 2000 U.S. 43 South. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Commission sets duck season Aug 30, 2008
Mississippi duck hunters will have one 60-day season this fall and winter under a proposal approved Wednesday by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks at its monthly meeting at McComb. Hunting for ducks, coots and mergansers will open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and continue through Sunday, Jan. 25, the last day allowed under federal guidelines. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Contraflow would mean clearing away road work Aug 30, 2008
--Interstate 55 North from Interstate 10 in Hammond either to the Mississippi line or into McComb. --Interstate 59 north from Slidell into Mississippi. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Prep focuses on shelter, fuel tanks Aug 29, 2008
Hunsucker said McComb's Hampton Inn was booked as well ... Lincoln Inn and Suites General Manager Allan Farnum said the lack of vacancy was not just local to Brookhaven and McComb. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Long-awaited football season finally arrives Aug 29, 2008
South Pike at McComb: A big rivalry and a big crowd kick off a hard-hitting contest in C.C. Moore Stadium. McComb 16-14. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Week 1 Schedule for Mississippi Aug 28, 2008
08/29/08 TBA D'Iberville at Harrison Central 08/29/08 TBA St. Stanislaus Catholic at St. Patrick Catholic 08/29/08 TBA St. Martin at Ocean Springs 08/29/08 TBAVancleave at Long Beach 08/29/08 TBA Gautier at Pascagoula 08/29/08 TBA St. Louis at Pass Christian Bay 08/29/08 TBA Stone at Hancock 08/29/08 TBA Parklane Academy at Centreville Academy 08/29/08 TBA South Pike at McComb 08/29/08 TBA North Pike at Brookhaven 08/29/08 TBA Pelahatchie at Salem 08/29/08 TBA Greenwood at Wilkinson County... (OleMissInsider.com)
Robbery suspects each held on $1M bond Aug 26, 2008
(AP) - Three New Orleans men have been charged with armed robbery in last week's holdup of a McComb bank ... They led authorities on a chase that went from the streets of McComb to Interstate 55 and ended on foot in woods off Mississippi Highway 24. (WREG.com, TN)
BA, Copiah kick off seasons Aug 22, 2008
" Copiah Academy Copiah, went 11-2 last year in Cline's first season at the helm, falling to eventual state champ Centreville in the second round of the AA playoffs. Last week, Copiah held a jamboree and lost to Trinity Episcopal 6-0 and came back for a scoreless tie with Adams County Christian School. The Colonels will continue to run the same offense as last year. Starting at quarterback for the Colonels is junior Ben Boone (5-11, 164). Boone replaces Daniel Sims who graduated. Bryce Guess... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
'Y'all vs. Us' recognizes football feuds Aug 22, 2008
Brookhaven versus McComb is one of the oldest rivalries and the best is this area of the state ... If you are old enough to remember, the McComb-Brookhaven feud goes all the way back to the 1920s ... McComb is playing Laurel and Wayne County. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
When healing needs a hand Aug 15, 2008
"They go hand in hand sometimes," said Dr. Dwight McComb, co-medical director of the Gilmore Memorial Wound Healing Center ... "A lot of patients have so many medical problems, wounds go on the back burner," McComb said ... The wound care clinics also can stock the broad range of dressings and treatments for wounds that would be prohibitive for most primary care clinics, McComb said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Turner Classic Movies VP on why he loves Elvis Aug 14, 2008
A: One day in the early '70s, Ms. McComb [family friend who knew Elvis] walked into our house to visit my mother. She knew what a big Elvis fan I was and said, "I got something for you." She handed me a picture of Elvis and it was signed, "To Tommy, From Elvis Presley." That's pretty cool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Interchange development a boost for community Aug 9, 2008
"This should really help, because by building a hotel like that you give the city tax revenue just from people choosing to stay in Brookhaven instead of Jackson or McComb or Louisiana," he said ... Jackie's International recently opened a Hampton Inn in McComb, giving them ownership of 16 hotels in Mississippi and Louisiana. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Oktibbeha school board looks at ways to help struggling students Aug 6, 2008
McComb schools make such remediation mandatory, and the board asked their attorney to see if they could legally do the same. Can we mandate that across the district. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Strong sales tax silver lining for tough times Aug 5, 2008
Natchez and McComb, the area's other two population centers, saw sales tax growth rates of less than 1 percent. But before Brookhaven residents boast too much about the strong totals, it must be remembered that an annexation that took effect last July is influencing the good sales tax numbers. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
BIG SWEAT: Preseason football practice begins Aug 5, 2008
"We are making good strides." Davis replaced Bo Milton who took the McComb Parklane job when Charlie Newlon retired ... He said assistant coach Brian Miles has taken a job in the McComb system. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Metal recyclers say new law needs some changes Aug 3, 2008
Associated Press - August 2, 2008 2:34 PM ET. (AP) - A new Mississippi law regulating the sale of scrap metal is getting mixed reviews from the majority of metal recyclers who support cracking down on metal theft. (WREG.com, TN)
A dose of Mississippi hospitality at Neshoba (8/1) Aug 2, 2008
And she does this just out of love for everyone, Kay Stephens, of McComb, said of Aunt Pat. She doesn t have any children, but she s got all these nieces and nephews. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Ready or not, football season fast approaching Aug 1, 2008
All-Area stars joining Collins and Hardy on the offensive returnee list are running backs Jordan Hunt of Franklin County and Josh Armstreet of McComb Parklane, and placekicker Jace Carlock of Franklin County. On defense, tackle Bobby O'Quinn and linebacker Alex Smith give the Franklin County Bulldogs a strong duo. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Warrant search finds moonshine, explosives Jul 29, 2008
" The McComb Regional Response Team and the Ruth and East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Departments were on the scene, reportedly in case fire support or hazardous materials expertise were needed, Hicks said. Earlier in the day, Douglas said a National Guard Raider Team counter drug helicopter was on-site helping conduct marijuana searches from the air. Denning said she was told by an agent that they were looking for narcotics. "When the narcotics agent came over and talked to us, he said they had made... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Musgrove, Wicker to highlight Neshoba fair, but no debate set Jul 29, 2008
Wayne Dowdy of McComb vied in 1988 to fill the seat previously held by John Stennis. Most polls indicate the Wicker-Musgrove race is a toss-up. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
56th Exchange fair kicks off Saturday Jul 25, 2008
Past president Bob Morris said the exchange club last year gave $3,000 to the Southwest Mississippi Child Advocacy Center in McComb, $3,000 to the Brookhaven Junior Auxiliary for youth work and $500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "About 90 percent of our donations are centered around kids," Morris said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
UPCOMING EVENTS Jul 20, 2008
A 150-mile ride lasting two days, bikers will ride from Hammond to McComb, Miss. and back. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Energy rate increases prompt town hall meeting Jul 19, 2008
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Leonard Bentz will hold a town hall meeting at McComb City Hall on Wednesday to discuss ratepayers concerns about rising energy costs. Bentz says hes seeking public input from ratepayers about the recent spike in fuel cost adjustments. (The Clarion-Ledger)
FYI Newcomers Guide Jul 18, 2008
CLINTON - Bobby Felder only had two scholarship offers after a stellar career at McComb High School. Itawamba AHS coach Jamie Mitchell thought his North defense could have acquitted itself just fine against the big-name talent in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Classic last December. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Area players, coaches in all-star game Jul 15, 2008
Several selected players elected to skip the game, among them offensive tackle Brandon McDowell (6-6, 295) of McComb who withdrew last week ... " Clopton said he would like to see the game moved up to early June. That might reduce the number of no-shows and dropouts. Traditionally, the game runs in conjunction with the Mississippi Association of Coaches annual convention and clinic. "With the game being so late in the summer, many kids have dropped out," said Clopton. Among the prime receivers... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Jamie Lynn Spears Reveals Newborn Daughter Jul 13, 2008
Spears and fiance Casey Aldridge welcomed Maddie at a hospital in McComb, Miss. on June 19. (Fox News)
NFL stars coming to lift South Pike Jul 8, 2008
New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark is bringing a herd of NFL stars to Magnolia and McComb next week for an inaugural Summer Sportsfest which will benefit the South Pike athletic program. A series of events are planned, starting with a Monday Celebrity Bowl and Silent Auction at the McComb Bowling Center. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Fourth of July events Jul 4, 2008
"People come from as far as Hernando, Miss., McComb, Miss. ..." he said. "They all want to be a part of this.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Neal resentenced in 27-year-old murder Jul 2, 2008
Retired Highway Patrol investigator Billy Simmons, of McComb, said if justice were served, Neal would remain on death row. "I do not at all feel like he was mentally incompetent," Simmons said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Sunday a.m. accident claims two Jul 1, 2008
Serena Allen, 19, of Magnolia, and Dallas Bass, 14, of McComb, were both transported from the scene to King's Daughters Medical Center ... William Woodall, 22, of McComb, was also taken to KDMC, and transported to UMC where officials said he is also in fair condition ... Boyd said Justin Helton, 18, of McComb, was the driver. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Jackson fuel prices up 9 cents in month Jul 1, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Justin Fritscher jfritscher@jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Motorcycle rider killed in mishap Jun 25, 2008
MHP Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Rusty Boyd said Ivy W. Barnes, 39, of Fernwood Road, McComb, was thrown from his 2001 Yamaha YZF sport bike at 12:09 a.m. on Highway 51 about a tenth of a mile north of Fernwood Road ... Pittman said Cook Enterprise Funeral Home in McComb will be handling the arrangements, which are incomplete. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
McComb lands $34M MDEQ loan for wastewater plant Jun 25, 2008
McComb will be receiving a $34 million loan from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to construct a wastewater treatment facility ... We are pleased to award this loan and assist the city of McComb in improving their wastewater facilities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fitness centers Jun 22, 2008
McComb, MS 1450 A Delaware Ave. MCCOMB, MS 39648 (601) 249-4412. Meridian, MS 2526 N. Hills St., Ste. (The Clarion-Ledger)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 22, 2008
Maddie Briann, Jamie Lynn's daughter with fianc; Casey Aldridge, was at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss. where the couple recently bought a three-bedroom home, and just a hop over the border from the Spears homestead in Kentwood. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Friend: Jamie Lynn Spears gives birth to a girl Jun 21, 2008
Ellen Brannan, spokeswoman for Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, in McComb, would not give out any details ... Associated Press writers Erin Carlson in New York and Mary Foster in McComb, Miss. (FOX 11, AZ)
Britney's Bumpy Landing in La-La Land Jun 21, 2008
Maddie Briann, Jamie Lynn's daughter with fianc; Casey Aldridge, was at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss. where the couple recently bought a three-bedroom home, and just a hop over the border away from the Spears homestead in Kentwood. (E! Online)
Plan under way to create farmers market Jun 21, 2008
"We were all going to Magnolia or McComb or Jackson to the farmers' markets there, and gas is so high now," Covington said ... "Our producers have been driving to McComb and Jackson, and our consumers have been making that drive too," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Hospitals mull possible impact Jun 21, 2008
Lawrence County Hospital Administrator Semmes Ross said his hospital and its parent facility - Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb - are joined hand-in-hand in support of SB 2013 with the hospitals in Lincoln and Franklin counties. "We're gonna have to have it," Ross said of the bill. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Uncertainty forces layoffs at one facility Jun 21, 2008
Lawrence County Hospital Administrator Semmes Ross said his hospital has been noticeably impacted by the lack of DSH and UPL payments, but the situation is not as harsh, as LCH is owned by Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb - a larger hospital better suited to take the financial punishment. "As a bigger hospital, they have a little more cash flow," Ross said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Teenage Jamie Lynn Spears is a mom Jun 20, 2008
Ellen Brannan, spokeswoman for Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, in McComb, would not give out any details. We understand everybodys interested, but we dont give out information on anyone. (MSNBC -- News)
PATSY BRUMFIELD:Spend time together this summer on a NeMiss adventure Jun 19, 2008
His idea of a good use of time off was to drive from McComb to "the camp" at Lake Mary with his buddy Slim Elmore. They'd go to great efforts running trot lines for catfish and spinning all manner of yarns over a cold beer or two. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mississippi's 2007 graduation and dropout data Jun 12, 2008
Davis Co. 3200 Jefferson Co. 3400 Jones County 3500 Kemper County 0420 Kosciusko 3600 Lafayette Co. 3700 Lamar County 3800 Lauderdale Co. 3420 Laurel 3900 Lawrence Co. 4000 Leake County 4100 Lee County 4200 Leflore County 7612 Leland 4300 Lincoln County 2422 Long Beach 8020 Louisville 4400 Lowndes County 3711 Lumberton 4500 Madison 4600 Marion County 4700 Marshall County 5720 McComb 3820 Meridian 4800 Monroe County 4900 Montgomery Co. 3020 Moss Point 0616 Mound Bayou 0130 Natchez-Adams 5000... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Franks expected to head state Democrats Jun 11, 2008
Current chair, Wayne Dowdy of McComb, is stepping down. "I think Jamie will make a great chair," said Rep. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
District 7 SW Miss. team selected Jun 10, 2008
This year's 18-player field will consist of the following All-Star's representing this area: Preston Edwards (RHP) Natchez Cathedral, Jordan Hunt (OF/RHP) Franklin County, DeHendret Collins (OF/LHP) Franklin County, Ryan Kennedy (LHP) Enterprise, Kolby Byrd (Catcher) Brookhaven Academy, Will Gatlin (1B) Brookhaven Academy, Brett Rushing (INF/OF) West Lincoln, Drew Weaver (RHP) Loyd Star, Ben Slaton (Catcher) McComb, Zach Rowell (RHP) McComb, Tyler Reeves (OF/RHP) Lawrence County, Willie Buckley... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Grace bags All-Area MVP Jun 10, 2008
The catchers are Ben Staten of McComb, Robert Wilson of Franklin County and Willie Buckley of Lawrence County ... Ben Staton, a senior, started as catcher for the McComb Tigers ... Josh Armstreet, a standout sophomore, played left field for McComb Parklane. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Four-hour, rock 'n' roll funeral for Bo Diddley Jun 9, 2008
Diddley was born in McComb, Mississippi. He moved to rural Archer in the early 1980s and had a recording studio on his 76 acres. (CNN -- Showbiz)
