The Senatobia Democrat

Lunch - Pizza, Chef Salad, Whole Kernel Corn, Carrot Sticks w/Dip, Chilled Peach Slices, Applesauce, Vanilla Pudding. Breakfast - Cereal, Toast. Full Story »

Sorry I've not been able to write my article, but I am thankful I'm better. Some of the news will be late. Full Story »

Two days before Thanksgiving the boys from Independence went into Hernando in somewhat of a slump. They had competed well in their past several games; however came up short in the final period only to lose after starting strong. They needed to learn how to finish strong too. Full Story »

Last week President Obama convened a major jobs summit for the purpose of getting ideas to create new jobs. Full Story »

The state is planning to stop mailing income tax forms to taxpayers in order to save some $90,000 in printing, paper, and postage. According to state officials, 819,000 Mississippi taxpayers (88 percent), filed electronically last year. Full Story »

Dubai, the world's richest city in perhaps the world richest region, surprised the world recently by announcing it needed time to honor its tremendous debt. Full Story »

Mississippi tax collections are down over seven percent, and yet Mississippi and other states continue to let a growing revenue source slip through the cracks. Full Story »

Times are tough, not only for individuals, but also for charities. Nearly every non-profit organization has reported much smaller contributions this year, and many of them are using those shrinking funds to deal with growing needs. Full Story »

Over the Thanksgiving holiday the Boss of the House and I visited our first born, Jay, in Miami. He is temporarily in south Florida helping set up a new airline. When the company is fully operational he will be transferred to Houston, Texas. Full Story »

John Oliver Caldwell, Sr. John Oliver Caldwell, Sr. of Hernando, passed away on December 2, 2009. Mr. Caldwell was an Elder in the Hernando Presbyterian Church ARP. He was a longtime public school educator in DeSoto, Tate, Marshall, Panola and Rankin counties, as well as NWCC in Senatobia. Full Story »

At the first meeting of the Senatobia City Schools board since the state released new accountability results last month, Superintendent Michael Hood told his board in depth what all those numbers meant. Full Story »

Sometimes, doing what is good for the environment is also good for the bottom line - at least that is what the City of Senatobia is hoping for. Full Story »

The food pantry at H.O.P.E. Ministries got a much-needed restocking last week, thanks to donations made as entry fees into this week's Christmas parades. The Tate County Economic Development Foundation, which sponsors the parades, set this year's entry fee as $10 worth of non-perishable food items. Full Story »

Got some free time for the next few months? If you have some basic computer skills and a willingness to learn, Paul Garrity may be able to help you fill a few hours per week. Full Story »

Belts are tightening this Christmas season, and that even extends so some non-profit organizations. Full Story »