Former Hinds County prosecutor Bobby DeLaughter - known around the world for putting the assassin of Mississippi NAACP leader Medgar Evers behind bars - will spend 18 months in prison for lying to the FBI in a corruption investigation. Full Story »
The sign hanging outside the Ole Tavern on George Street looks like it could have been there for ages. Full Story »
When Jason and Khylah Goree moved into their new west Jackson home about a month ago, their big concern was their neighbors - or the lack of them. Full Story »
Vicksburg-Warren School District officials are stepping up security and police are increasing patrols after a recent rash of vandalism. Full Story »
Three of Jackson's five precincts will have new leaders on Monday. Full Story »
A major nightclub re-opens in Jackson and owners say there are plenty of jobs up for grabs. Full Story »
Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More Before you splurge on that pricey remodeling project, beware. It may not pay you back when it's time to sell. Full Story »
Alright folks! If you've got #swineflu questions, tweet away as Dr. Mary Currier is here to answer them! Dr. Mary Currier: Yes and it's probably important. She may be high risk for complications for the flu. Full Story »
Longtime WLBT weatherman Woodie Assaf died Friday, the television station reports. Full Story »
Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his conviction on federal bribery and conspiracy charges. Full Story »
Three bodies found deep in the woods behind Ricky Franklin’s home on Halloween 1999 Full Story »
Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia Full Story »
FDA approves new drug for heavy menstrual bleeding Full Story »
De Laughter to serve prison time for admitting he lied during a federal investigation. Full Story »
Interstate 20 in Jackson has reopened. Full Story »
DIAMONDHEAD — Deborah Vitale says jokingly that one day she will write a book, then a musical, on the saga of her professional struggles over the last decade-plus to get a gaming venue built on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Full Story »
MADISON — Phosphate Holdings Inc. reported third quarter 2009 earnings of $700,000, or $0.09 per diluted share of common stock, compared to earnings of $12.6 million, or $1.56 per diluted share of common stock for the same period in 2008. Full Story »
GULFPORT and BILOXI — Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi have joined in a unique partnership offering several medical subspecialties to Mississippi Gulf Coast residents for the first time. Full Story »
HATTIESBURG — Health Insight has ranked Wesley Medical Center number one among hospitals in Mississippi in Quality Measures for 2008. Full Story »
JACKSON — What exactly is known about the Mississippi Building Codes Council? You won’t find it listed in the telephone book or when conducting a quick search of the Internet. There is no office, telephone number or web site. Full Story »
Stimulus money is rolling through Vidalia — literally with four wheels and a V8 engine. Full Story »
He showed up. Full Story »
Bryan and Thomas Adair Woodville businessmen have entered guilty pleas to embezzlement charges. Full Story »
Ferriday is known for producing and sending out a number of musicians and now there’s an effort under ... Full Story »
The investigation into a Wednesday wreck involving a school bus found “no apparent improper driving” on the part ... Full Story »
Kosciusko’s heritage radio station, 1340 WKOZ, is now 1340-The Groove, giving adult audiences in Attala County an exciting new source for old-school R and B and classic soul. Johnny Boswell, president of Boswell Media, LLC., the parent company of WKOZ, announced the move this week. Full Story »
The Attala County School Board approve to give the Ethel High School Baseball Team $5,000 for uniforms during the Wednesday, Nov. 4. Full Story »
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This is this week's schedule of games for the teams in the Mississippi Prep Sports Source rankings. The ranking service is received by more than 30 media outlets and is in its second year. It is produced by Austin Bishop and Bobby Gray. Full Story »
Suzie Brewer was just a youngster when her father, Leon Turner, went on trial for murder in 1950. Full Story »
Nancy Gentry signs copies of her book. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
Shop the selection from an array of vendors. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
Enjoy the chili entered in this competition while perusing the goods in the flea market. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
This event raises funds for the organization's 25th anniversary in January. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
This is the third of Belhaven's biology seminar series, presented by Freda Bush, MD. Dr. Bush is a partner in private practice at East Lakeland OB-GYN Associates, a Clinical Instructor in the Dept. of OB-GYN and Dept. of Family Medicine at UMMC, and the co-author of "HOOKED: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children." Full Story »
The Four Seasons of the Arts, for its autumn candlelight concert, will present “Pachelbel in Venice.” The Nov. 22 performance will be by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Full Story »
Vicksburg police said Friday that eight people were charged in the aftermath of a group disturbance a week ago near the Kings Empowerment Center, a church-run community gathering place. Full Story »
JACKSON — Heirlooms depicting part of Alcorn State University’s beginnings in Reconstruction-era Mississippi have found their way to the Lorman campus. Full Story »
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• Experience/qualifications: Enforcement trooper with the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol since 1984, had been in an administrative role with MHP from 1994 until retirement June 30; master’s degree from Alcorn State; FBI National Academy grad. Full Story »
South Pike School District officials locked down Eva Gordon Elementary School this morning after the school received a threat involving a student. Full Story »
Less than 48 hours after calling a special meeting for this afternoon to hold a hearing for chief financial officer Mary Adams, McComb Mayor Zach Patterson issued a letter Thursday afternoon to postpone the meeting. Full Story »
A scheduling conflict with the lead actor in the Pike County Little Theatre’s production of “Murder By Poe,” which was set to begin this week, has led to the postponement of the production. Full Story »
It’s not often a mother has the opportunity to make a career with her daughter. It’s just as rare when that career is forged from a hobby. Full Story »
The sound of ringing bells will fill the air the day after Thanksgiving, beckoning shoppers to contribute a little change to the Salvation Army’s kettles. Full Story »
The shopping bug has been biting as Christmas draws closer, and Monticello's Broad Street is the place to be Saturday to treat the symptoms. Full Story »
Retail outlets across Brookhaven will be getting down to business Saturday during the annual Christmas Open House. Full Story »
It's all about the details. Full Story »
Attempts by the Legislature to increase Mississippi's Homestead Exemption totals should be approached carefully and with consideration to county revenues, said officers of the statewide supervisors association Thursday. Full Story »
The Loyd Star Hornets and the Bogue Chitto Bobcats see action Friday night in the MHSAA State Football Playoffs. Loyd Star (10-1) travels to Bassfield (10-2) in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Full Story »
A panda cub undergoes a physical exam at the San Diego Zoo. AP Photo/San Diego Zoo, Ken Bohn
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