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Watkins Elementary principal suspended for 'affecting the validity' of 2011 MCT2

May 24, 2013 4:22 pm

The license of Watkins Elementary School Principal Lisa Andrus-Johnson has been suspended for a year for 'affecting the validity' of state-issued accountability tests.

Lumumba challenges history regarding Christopher Columbus

May 24, 2013 3:41 pm

Jackson's presumptive next mayor's comments about the accuracy of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America sparked a controversy that flared up on Thursday.

Jackson State ready to begin classes in Madison

May 24, 2013 2:05 pm

Jackson State University opens for classes in Madison Wednesday, offering 16 classes for undergraduate and graduate students this summer.

Safe rooms offer shelter from storm

May 24, 2013 4:03 am

Glynda Bishop has a room built out of cinderblocks right in the middle of her house, and it may have saved her family's life.

WLBT meteorologist Paul Williams takes job in Memphis

May 24, 2013 3:41 am

WLBT's Paul Williams will forecast the Jackson-area weather for the last time Friday. The meteorologist has taken a job at the ABC affiliate in Memphis as chief meteorologist.

Lab owner convicted of faking wastewater tests

May 24, 2013 3:41 am

The owner of an environmental laboratory in Mississippi has been convicted on federal charges of falsifying records on industrial wastewater samples that she was hired to test.

Nearly every state sees teen birth rate drop significantly

May 24, 2013 3:39 am

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Vicksburg marks 150th anniversary of historic siege

May 24, 2013 3:39 am

Even 150 years later, Vicksburg is still overshadowed by Gettysburg ? so much so, that the Mississippi city is having its Civil War commemoration a few weeks early rather than compete with Pennsylvani...

Incoming Jackson City Council markedly younger

May 24, 2013 3:33 am

A youth movement is under way on the Jackson City Council, though some might quibble with that description.

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Gulfport's state port awards $55.8 million contract

May 24, 2013 3:27 pm

GULFPORT - The state port awarded a $55.8 million construction contract to a L & A Contracting of Hattiesburg, the low bidder among half a dozen firms to upgrade the…Click to Con...

Alabama man pulls gun during argument at Biloxi Waffle House

May 24, 2013 2:02 pm

BILOXI -- An Alabama man has been charged with attempted aggravated assault after a shooting at the Waffle House on Reynoir Street.Click to Continue »

Hancock High twins go to wire in battle for valedictorian

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Brayley and Breeley Sellier have battled each other for top grades all through high school, so it was no surprise it went down to the wire as to who would…Click to Continue &raqu...

Pascagoula looks to even 5A baseball title series

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

PEARL -- The Pascagoula baseball team looks to extend the Class 5A championship series today after falling in game one to New Hope on Wednesday.Click to Continue »

Bay High take flight into real world

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

BAY ST. LOUIS -- Bay High student speaker Bella Gonzalez told fellow graduates Thursday evening to pack their bags and get ready to take flight into the real world.Click to Continue »...

Pascagoula High School remembers Brandon Rich, Caleb Sweeten at graduation

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

PASCAGOULA -- The Pascagoula High School 2013 senior class walked the field of War Memorial Stadium with Panther pride Thursday night and marked a rite of passage.Click to Continue » ...

Southaven edges Red Rebels with run in the seventh

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

PEARL -- Southaven claimed game one 4-3 over an uncharacteristically mistake-prone Harrison Central team Thursday in the Class 6A state title series at Trustmark Park.Click to Continue &raq...

Former Picayune bank teller gets prison, must repay money stolen

May 23, 2013 10:57 pm

GULFPORT -- Former Picayune bank teller Vonetta Jordan was sentenced Thursday to 17 months in prison for bank fraud and ordered to repay $117,883.25.Click to Continue » ...

CEO out at Hancock Medical Center

May 23, 2013 8:57 pm

The Hancock Medical Center Board of Trustees announced Thursday the departure of the hospital's CEO, Robert Pascasio.Click to Continue »

Biloxi department store workers accused of embezzling more than $2,000

May 23, 2013 3:37 pm

BILOXI -- Police have arrested two employees of JC Penney on an embezzlement charge alleging they each stole money from the department store over a period of several weeks.Click to Continue &am...