Prayers were flowing inside the intensive care unit at University of Mississippi Medical Center for an 8-year-old girl hit by a stray bullet Thursday afternoon while doing her homework at a south Jackson Boys & Girls Club. Full Story »
With a different jury and five years later, a mother on Thursday watched a Hinds County jury convict a man for murdering her 16-year-old son in 2001. Full Story »
Annoying lines associated with driver's license renewal in Mississippi could be a thing of the past with the state's new self-service automated renewal kiosks. Full Story »
The attorneys for former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering and a youth soccer coach, both charged with simple assault from a weekend scuffle, will meet this morning with Municipal Judge Dale Danks Jr. to discuss resolving the issue. Full Story »
The House approved a federal spending package Thursday that includes a provision to allow Amtrak passengers to bring guns on board in checked baggage. Full Story »
The court date on assault charges against former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering and soccer coach Christopher Hester has been moved back five days. Full Story »
The Board of Education says the Jefferson Davis County School District has improved educational, safety and security conditions. Full Story »
About 500 angels out of 8,000 remain on the Salvation Armys Angel Tree. Full Story »
A ceremony steeped in shipbuilding tradition kicked off major construction Friday on a U.S. Navy assault vessel named in honor of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Full Story »
A nine-month rally in oil prices appeared to falter as a gradual sell-off that began in late October gained momentum. Full Story »
Police say 8 year old was doing homework when bullet struck her Full Story »
Faculty and staff at Wilkins Elementary mourn the loss of their bright third grader. Full Story »
A 9-year-old girl dies in a Jackson house fire. Full Story »
An 8-year old girl is shot in the head, while doing homework at a local Boys and Girls Club. Full Story »
School officials won’t reveal where the incident occurred on campus Full Story »
Riverwalk could transform Capital City over next decade, but will Jackson, mayor be on board for the expedition? Waterfront property around the Reservoir in Madison and Rankin counties is among the most valued in the Jackson metro area. Full Story »
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule for the Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishery. The proposed rule published in the Federal Register Dec. 10. The public comment period ends Jan. 11, 2010. Full Story »
HATTIESBURG — People wanting to start a business or generate more profit in an existing one can participate in a seminar series the Mississippi State University Extension Service is providing through an entrepreneurial network. Full Story »
WASHINGTON — Total employment is projected to increase by 15.3 million, or 10.1 percent, during the 2008-18 period, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. Full Story »
The number of scheduled domestic and international passengers on U.S. airlines in Sept. 2009 increased by 0.8 percent from Sept. 2008, growing by 0.5 million to 54.7 million, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Full Story »
It’s been 16 years since Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first house to a family in ... Full Story »
There will be enough Christmas spirit in Natchez this weekend to warm the heart of even the meanest ... Full Story »
Adams County Sheriff Chuck Mayfield and Office Administrator Maj. Debbie Gee sat down Thursday morning with County Administrator ... Full Story »
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Thursday both the H1N1 injectable and nasal mist vaccines are available ... Full Story »
Chantry Simpson does a lot at school but he doesn’t mind. And now he has to add Vidalia ... Full Story »
Cold temperatures didn't stop area people from turning out to the Kosciusko Christmas Parade around the Downtown Square. This year's Grand Marshall was Miss Mississippi Anna Tadlock. List of winners will be posted Friday morning. The theme was the spirit of giving. Full Story »
Due to the rainy weather conditions on Monday, the Kosciusko Christmas Parade will be tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 on the Square in Downtown Kosciusko. Full Story »
Soldiers with the 155th Brigade, 2nd 114th Battalion National Guard Unit are doing well on their second tour of duty in Iraq, according to Capt. Matt Jollit. Full Story »
The annual Christmas concert sponsored by the Attala County Historical Society will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center. Full Story »
Attala County School Board members could not reach an agreement on which items to purchase from the request needs of the McAdams High School Baseball team during the board meeting on Monday night at the Kosciusko-Attala Vocational Center. Full Story »
Be sure to stop by and buy some produce or other food or gift items. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
The primary goal of Carols by Candlelight is to share the life-changing story of the Christ of Christmas. Online and phone orders are 75¢ per ticket plus a $3 per order fee. Full Story »
Tacky awards, karaoke, drink specials, appetizers, prize drawings and DJ Wayne Scott. Proceeds go to the local American Red Cross. You are encouraged to wear your tackiest Christmas attire. Full Story »
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation presents this sixth annual jazz event, featuring Grammy-nominee Kirk Whalum and Mississippi recording artist Michael Burton. $35; Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, the Coliseum Box Office or any BeBop store. Full Story »
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" is rare breed. It unfolds slowly and on its own time. It never drags; its pace is leisurely but well measured. Full Story »
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At least a modest renovation of Horizon Casino began today as one of its restaurants reopened, according to the first statement by the owners since 42 employees were discharged Tuesday. Full Story »
• Accepted a donation of $7,500 from Entergy Operations Inc., to benefit the robotics team. • Approved amendments to the 2009-2010 budget. • Approved the accounts payable claims docket for December. Full Story »
Warren Central High School will soon have its own school resource officer. Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District voted Thursday to give Superintendent Dr. James Price approval to hire a certified law enforcement officer for the Mississippi 27 campus starting in January. Full Story »
• Presented trophies to float, window design and balcony decoration winners in the Christmas parade. • Heard about upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Full Story »
McComb Mayor Zach Patterson acknowledged on Thursday that connecting other area municipalities to the city’s $35 million wastewater treatment plant will raise water rates, but he didn’t say how much, deflecting the question to the mayors of Magnolia and Summit, and Pike County supervisors. Full Story »
LIBERTY Despite some test score improvements, the Amite County School District and its two elementary schools are at risk of failing, and the high school is on academic watch. Full Story »
Boiled jumbo shrimp, steaming and spicy. Crawfish, crabs, oysters. Fried catfish. Red beans and rice. Gallons of gumbo. Oh, and ice-cold Barq’s root beer in the bottle. Full Story »
The Osyka Christmas parade will be 3 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »
Smithdale natives and and famed gospel artists the Williams Brothers have received their seventh Grammy nomination. Full Story »
The Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizen Center is now a step closer to being official after a granite sign on the north side of the parking lot was installed Thursday afternoon. Full Story »
Little Spot will die someday, but he'll never have to leave the family. Full Story »
Even with the advent of the Internet, citizens in most small towns across America keep up with current events at home through the efforts of their community newspaper. And through the years, Brookhaven has been no different. Full Story »
Some of the residents at Golden Living Center-Brook Manor gathered in the foyer Wednesday afternoon, visiting and drinking egg nog, almost like a Christmas party. Full Story »
HATTIESBURG - Brookhaven and Hattiesburg split a varsity basketball doubleheader Tuesday night in the Hattiesburg High Gym. The Lady Panthers' shooting woes continued, as the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers pulled out a 53-36 win over Brookhaven. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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