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Mississippi Democrats hold precinct caucuses
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:25:46 -0800
Mississippi Democrats have begun the process of selecting delegates to attend the county, district, state and national conventions this year.
Senate OKs charter schools
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:23:19 -0800
JACKSON — The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing for the establishment of public charter schools.
US high court rejects Miss. inmate appeal
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:42:05 -0800
JACKSON — The U.S. Supreme Court refused Tuesday to hear the post-conviction claims of Mississippi death row inmate Larry Matthew Puckett. Puckett was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the sexual assault and beating death of a woman in her Forrest County home.
State Seeks Execution Dates For Puckett, Mitchell
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:51:51 -0800
Mississippi authorities want to set March execution dates for two prisoners.
Miss. seeks execution dates for Puckett, Mitchell
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:47:48 -0800
Mississippi authorities want to set March execution dates for two prisoners.
Forrest County caucuses to be held Saturday
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:20 -0800
The Forrest County Democratic Party voting precinct caucuses will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Blackout event planned for EMCC’s home finale against ICC
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:19:31 -0800
Closing out the home portion of their basketball slate with a sophomore night blackout doubleheader, the East Mississippi Community College basketball teams will play host to division rival Itawamba Community College Monday night. Fans attending the 5:30/7:30 p.m. hoops twinbill are encouraged to wear black to the games with the first 500 people in attendance at EMCC’s Keyes T. Currie Coliseum ...
Forrest County wraps up shelter project
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:16:42 -0800
The Forrest County Board of Supervisors finally closed the books Thursday on one of its most beloved — and taxing — projects: the county's community shelter.
Supreme Court Rejects Inmate's Appeal
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:03:13 -0800
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Tuesday to hear the post-conviction claims of Mississippi death row inmate Larry Matthew Puckett.
Lady Naders end season with loss at Lawrence Co.
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:33:54 -0800
The Laurel Lady Tornadoes went down to the final period before falling to Lawrence County 73-64 in Monticello Monday night in the Class 4-A South State basketball playoff action.