On Friday, April 23, Magnolia Elementary School held a Health Fair. There were vendors from all different kinds of services that are offered to the public. Shown from left: Carrie Christian, South Pike School District Food Services Director and Francis Williams, Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Agent.
on April 29, 2010, 4:14 pm
Driving through Mississippi’s old towns and surrounding countryside, it’s hard to imagine all the blood shed that took place during the War Between the States. Yet, Mississippi: saw more civil war battles and skirmishes, 772, than any other states except Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri.
by James Harris
on April 29, 2010, 4:07 pm
Pictured above are Cathy Leibenguth, member of the Magnolia Pilgrimage Club and James Harris, vice-president of the Pike county Historical Society,for the official laying of wreaths dedication to comemorate Confederate Memorial Day and in conjunction with Confederate History Month. The wreaths were place in the Confederate portion of the cemetery to honor the 200 plus confederate soldiers that died at the Confederate hospital that had been set up in the Central House Hotel, but also honors the Confederate individuals buries elsewhere in their family plots.
on April 29, 2010, 3:36 pm
The Southwest Mississippi Tea party will hold their first meeting on Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Magnolia Electric Power Association auditorium, located at 3012 Hwy. 98 East, McComb.
This is an organizational meeting and not a rally. They will be signing up new members and setting future goals for this group. the meeting is open to the public. There are no dues at this time. For more information Email SMTP at: swmississippitea:party@gmail.com
on April 29, 2010, 2:57 pm
MIssissippi Health first will present Diabetes Self Management Education Classes at 1 p.m. at the Magnolia Public Library on Monday May 10. there is no cost for this event.
on April 29, 2010, 2:53 pm
Anyone who wishes to help with a 2010 Magnolia July 4th Picnic, make plans to come to a very important meeting, Tuesday, May at 7 p.m. at the Sunshine Coffeehouse.
for more information call 601-783-3754
on April 29, 2010, 2:52 pm
Longtime Magnolia Mayor Sam Owens received his 60 year Masonic Lodge pin at a ceremony held at the Sincerity Lodge, Magnolia, Monday night. He joined the Masonic Lodge #392 in the 1950's then moved his membership to Lodge #214 in the 1960's. According to Owens, "The membership has been truly wonderful and full of joy."
on April 12, 2010, 3:18 pm
Attorney Wayne Dowdy stands in front of historic law office on Magnolia's East Bay Street. His service recently earned him Millsaps College's Alumnus of the Year.
on April 12, 2010, 11:53 am
Spring is here, and it is time to start Magnolia's Arts-Crafts-Garage Sales. These sales will be the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month through the spring and summer months in downtown Magnolia. Call 783-3754 or 810-3350 for more information.
on April 1, 2010, 1:40 pm
The Magnolia Pilgrimage Club, directed by Jimmy Harris, presented an Anthology play and dinner last Saturday night at the historic Magnolia Depot. By all the laughs from the audience, the play was roaring success. The play revolved around Ester and Amber Deveroux, who loved Magnolia so much they opened a Creole Coffee Shop, and Magnolia residents who visited the shop for coffee with the "recipe." Folks could hear laughter coming from the Depot from all over town.
on April 1, 2010, 1:07 pm
