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Mississippi is considered part of the deep south. The state takes its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary.
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Mississippi news from ClarionLedger.com
Jackson preps for 28th year of Mal's St. Paddy's Parade
Mar 20, 2010 4:22 am
The ripe and irreverent Mal's St. Paddy's Parade steps off at 1 p.m. today on Jackson's downtown streets.
Farish Street work beginning to take shape
Mar 20, 2010 4:18 am
By year's end, music may be flowing from the first block of the long-awaited Farish Street Entertainment District in downtown Jackson.
Reps. to buck party on health care bill
Mar 20, 2010 4:17 am
Reps. Travis Childers and Gene Taylor said they will reject their party's pleas and vote against a Democratic plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.
Facility in name squabble renamed
Mar 20, 2010 3:41 am
Lincoln County supervisors have renamed the county's multi-purpose facility as "Lincoln Civic Center," forever dropping the short-lived title "Lincoln Center" after facing a potent...
Mar 20, 2010 3:41 am
An attorney for the Itawamba County School District said the school board called off a high school prom to settle the "very explosive and disruptive issue" of the district's ban on same-sex ...
Windpool debate rages on at Capitol
Mar 20, 2010 3:41 am
Ray Cox said that for years the state's Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association was his only option for wind insurance on his Waveland home that sits 800 yards from the water.
Mar 20, 2010 3:40 am
A San Diego man who led a card-cheating ring that bilked dozens of casinos in Mississippi and across the country out of $7 million was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in federal prison.
AG asked to block release of trailers
Mar 20, 2010 3:39 am
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was asked Thursday to block the distribution of tens of thousands of FEMA trailers sold through government auctions.
Mar 20, 2010 3:38 am
One person has been arrested , and police are looking for two others who allegedly stole items from at least five unlocked vehicles in Madison.
Local news for Mississippi from SunHerald.com
Music in the Air features the blues
Mar 20, 2010 11:52 am
PASS CHRISTIAN — The restored home of Charlotte Christman on Scenic Drive will be the site for the 10th annual Music in the Air.
Mar 20, 2010 11:49 am
GULFPORT — An international delegation of senior lawmakers traveling the world to learn about crisis management toured the Gulf Coast Friday in its only southern stop.
Hood says he’ll seek re-election as AG
Mar 20, 2010 4:39 am
Some thought he would run for governor
Presidential hopefuls face new deadline
Mar 20, 2010 4:39 am
JACKSON — Gov. Haley Barbour has signed a bill specifying a 5 p.m. filing-day deadline for presidential candidates who want on the Mississippi ballot.
Agencies approved for employee furloughs
Mar 20, 2010 4:39 am
JACKSON — The state Personnel Board Thursday approved furloughs of up to six days for employees of the Department of Public Safety.
Mar 20, 2010 4:39 am
BAY MINETTE, Ala. — A Faulkner State Community College assistant basketball coach and two other men have been arrested on crack cocaine charges.
Officials mull possible bike trail from Vicksburg to Natchez
Mar 20, 2010 4:39 am
Feasibility study to be conducted
Humane Society needs toys, help
Mar 20, 2010 3:54 am
HARRISON COUNTY — The Humane Society of South Mississippi needs toys and volunteers to make life better for hundreds of animals surrendered to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Departm...
Moss Point students get taste of college life
Mar 20, 2010 3:53 am
Sixth-graders take field trip to MGCCC
$200K donation kicks off Jolly season
Mar 20, 2010 3:53 am
Golf tournament set for May 8
