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Officials get tour of new Forrest County jail
Wed, 16 May 2012 23:05:32 -0700
The new home of Forrest County's inmates, law enforcement and dispatchers is shaping up, and officials hope to start moving in by summer.
Reeves speaks at PRCC ceremony
Tue, 15 May 2012 21:26:40 -0700
HATTIESBURG -- Robert Beck of Poplarville had two reasons to celebrate on Tuesday. His son, Sean, and future daughter-in-law, Jillian Hendrix, received degrees during Pearl River Community College’s graduation ceremony at the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multipurpose Center. Beck and Hendrix were among 525 students who participated in the ceremony.
May 18, 2012
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:42:47 -0700
David G. Barber Memorial services for David G. Barber, 57, of Oxford, will be announced at a later date. Mr. Barber died May 9, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North Mississippi in Oxford.
Petal Police remember fallen officers in annual service
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:16:12 -0700
Petal Police gathered tonight to remember all Forrest County officers who were killed in the line of duty.
New trial sought in JSU student's slaying
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:18:54 -0700
JACKSON — A man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Jackson State University student Latasha Norman, has asked the Mississippi Court of Appeals for a new trial.
Miss. Supreme Court won't reconsider pardons ruling
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:18:43 -0700
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Attorney General Jim Hood's motion to reconsider a ruling that validated former Gov. Haley Barbour's pardons.
Women's Health Center offer free screenings
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:16:12 -0700
Wednesday the Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative is offering free health screenings for women at the Women's Health Center in Palmers Crossing.
LIVE CHAT: Oak Grove vs. Madison Central (6A State Championship Series)
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:48:49 -0700
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Wiggins looks at paving projects
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:48:59 -0700
WIGGINS — The Wiggins Board of Aldermen has requested City Engineer Pete Williams survey the streets of Wiggins and develop a list of potholes needing covering and other spot repairs as well as larger paving projects that could be considered.
Bruce edges Taylorsville in 2A finals
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:19:04 -0700
JACKSON — Wiley Maddox smacked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to power Bruce to a 3-2 victory over Taylorsville this afternoon in the first game of the Class 2A State Championships series at Smith-Wills Stadium.