HOUSTON – A dream that began more than 30 years ago opens its doors to Chickasaw County Saturday. The Chickasaw County Genealogical and Historical Society hosted a two-hour preview of the Chickasaw Museum in Joe Brigance Park last week, in preparation for the crowds they expect at Saturday’s Flywheel Festival. “We really are proud of [...]
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THE SQUARE: Houston a mix of modern, historic
HOUSTON – They call it The Square. There are many towns in Northeast Mississippi built on a square but few rival the beauty and visionary design of Houston. “Houston’s downtown was laid out by our founder, Mr. (Joel) Pinson, who was also a surveyor,” said Joyce East, executive director of Historic Hometown Houston. “The square [...]
Historic Register info meeting draws a crowd
HOUSTON – More than two-dozen people packed the board room at City Hall to hear the pros and cons of downtown Houston being listed on the National Historic Register. Bill Gatlin, of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, said there is a lot of mis-information about being named to the National Historic Register and [...]
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Augusta Dixon
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Fishing with Fathers is Saturday
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Working Ram tough
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Junior Toppers take two
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Toppers swing in summer
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Brenda Summers: R.I.P. my brother, JL Wofford, he was a beautiful ...
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Jeanette Marsh: What is the scheduled date of opening. There have...
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William Brownlee: To Whom this may concerns, My name is William Bro...
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Bobby Lancaster: Dear Cousins,Aunt Frances was always my favorite a...
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Babette A. Griffin: If the school recieved "D" rating, why does the ...
