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L.C. Hatcher students enjoy Valentines day activities

L.C. Hatcher students enjoy Valentines day activities

L.C. Hatcher students took a moment from their daily curriculum to celebrate Valentines Day last week. Students munched on snacks like chips and Valentine themed cupcakes.

Don't miss MGCCC George Co. scholarship fundraiser April 20

Don't miss MGCCC George Co. scholarship fundraiser April 20

The George County Alumni Chapter of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will host a Chicken Plate Scholarship Fundraiser on April 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 1p.m. in the George County Center Multipurpose Room. 
Proceeds from the fundraiser support scholarships for George County students.

Tickets are $10 per plate and are available at the George County Center. 

For more information, call 601-766-6420.
 

Rocky Creek Elementary held annual PTO basketball games fundraiser

Rocky Creek Elementary held annual PTO basketball games fundraiser

By: Mandy Davis

Rocky Creek Elementary School recently held their Annual PTO Basketball Games Fundraiser.

On Monday night, February 6th, Kindergarten through 2nd Grade played and the winners were as follows: Kindergarten-Mrs. Marci Dixon’s Classroom, 1st Grade-Mrs. Anne Davis’ Classroom, and 2nd Grade-Mrs. Joye Wiggins Classroom.

Tuesday Night, February 7th, 3rd & 4th Grades challenged one another. The winners were 3rd- Mrs. Martha Hagerdon’s Classroom and 4th Grade-Mrs. Amy Welford and Mrs.

Help abused or neglected children by volunteering with CASA

Help abused or neglected children by volunteering with CASA

Think child abuse doesn't happen in South Mississippi? Think again. Thousands of children are abused, neglected or endangered across the area. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is made up of volunteers who help make life better for children.

Through CASA, these children get a voice in court.  However, the organization needs more volunteers.

In Jackson County, CASA helps more than 1,600 children. 

To continue the work, the group conducts volunteer drives twice a year.

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Witness helps deputies catch alleged burglar in George Co.

A Vancleave man is behind bars after a witness reportedly spotted the man burglarizing a home in George County's Basin Community Monday.

Officials said once Aaron Joseph Bosarge, 21 finished burglarizing one home deputies caught him trying to burglarize another building. Authorities said the home owner was out of town during the burglary.

The George County Sheriff's Department charged Bosarge with burglary, possession of burglary tools and trespassing.

Witness helps deputies catch alleged burglar in George Co.

A Vancleave man is behind bars after a witness reportedly spotted the man burglarizing a home in George County's Basin Community Monday.

Officials said once Aaron Joseph Bosarge, 21 finished burglarizing one home deputies caught him trying to burglarize another building. Authorities said the home owner was out of town during the burglary.

The George County Sheriff's Department charged Bosarge with burglary, possession of burglary tools and trespassing.

MS Forestry Commission visited Rocky Creek Elementary 5th graders

MS Forestry Commission visited Rocky Creek Elementary 5th graders

Rocky Creek Elementary:

A joint effort of the MS Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Soil & Water Service, and Mississippi State University Extension Service to present a forestry program to all the 5th grade students in the George County Schools was held in honor of Arbor Day on Friday, February 10, at Rocky Creek School. 

Speakers at the program were Donna Hicks-NRCS Soil & Water, Debbie Welford & Eugene Cooper-MS Forestry Commission and Lisa Landon, George County 4H Agent.  Mrs.