Christmas Trees Take On a New Theme | Nov 7th, 2012 ABERDEEN, MS – The Christmas tree has become the focal point of the holiday season. Whether it’s the Charlie Brown type, void of needles, or the over-the-top Clark Griswold variety, experts estimate we spend around $3.4 billion on both real and artificial Christmas trees. Then add in cost...

Dawson’s Different Life | May 16th, 2012 NETTLETON, MS — Autism. It’s not like cooties. You can’t catch it from standing too close to someone who has it. There isn’t a medical test to diagnose Autism. April is National Autism Awareness Month and the town of Nettleton, MS is hosting its first ever Autism 5K Run/Walk and...

Confronting Child Abuse: The Smallest Victims Need a Voice | May 12th, 2012 AMORY, MS — Two events were held in April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. In Aberdeen, the sky above the Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS) was painted with blue balloons. Belle Elementary student council students, DHS staff, and families from around the county joined...