http://www.meridianstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_310091915.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_310091915.html Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:39:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306193917.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306193917.html DECATUR – 2009 Citizen of the Year Frances Haik Jordan will be honored at the annual Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The event will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. in the East Central Community College Cafeteria. The award is presented to an individual who was very instrumental in organizing the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce. A Meridian resident for most of her life, Jordan married the late Joe Haik. The couple had two children, Braxie and Mac. Haik died in 1955 after a serious illness. At the time of his death, Braxie was 10 years old and Mac was 8. Braxie was involved in many activities and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Mac played sports and was a Meridian Wildcat. Upon graduation, he was visited by Ole Miss Coaches Johnny Vaught and Bruiser Kinard, who signed him to play at the Oxford college. After graduation, Mac was drafted by the Houston Oilers, where he played for five years before retiring to go into business. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306193008.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306193008.html What started out as a fund-raiser for area homemaker clubs has evolved into a weekend extravaganza – with hints of a social gathering. "It's like a reunion. You get to see old friends from previous years, as well as meet new ones," said Meredith Donald about the annual Homemakers Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. "You also get the opportunity to sell something you made yourself," added Donald, who, for 15 years, has sold her pillows, baby quilts and Christmas stockings at the annual arts and crafts show and sale. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192856.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192856.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192829.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192829.html STARKVILLE – The arts, history and music of the past will be celebrated at the seventh annual Piney Woods Festival at Mississippi State University’s Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. The festival will provide an opportunity for attendees to have fun while learning about the early days of the Piney Woods region. “The arboretum provides the perfect setting for learning about arts and heritage crafts,” said Patricia Drackett, the arboretum’s senior curator. “We want to preserve those arts by providing a fun and interactive event.” Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192807.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_306192807.html Three Meridian First Ladies Civitan members received the highest district honor at the recent Magnolia Civitan Distict's Annual Convention. Barbara Holyfield, Arlene Campbell and Pennie Luke were the three distinguished honorees at the meeting, which was held in Lafayette, La. Magnolia Civitan District include Louisiana and Mississippi, beginning one county north of I-20 from east to west. Holyfield was recognized as Civitan of the Year. The award is presented to the District Civitan who has provided outstanding leadership skills to their home club as well as the district through excellence in service, knowledge and fellowship to Civitan through their program guidance, chairmanship abilities and willingness to always be available when called upon for service. Holyfield is past district governor, past area director, past club president and secretary. She currently serves her club as fundraising chair and also serves as District Junior Civitan chair. 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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_298001845.html http://www.meridianstar.com/features/local_story_298001845.html