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Nissan plant in Canton celebrates 10th anniversary

May 26, 2013 3:37 am

This weekend Nissan marked a milestone: 10 years of automobile manufacturing in Canton.

Iowa monument at Vicksburg National Military Park rededicated

May 26, 2013 3:31 am

It was 150 years ago Saturday that Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant decreed to a war-weary Vicksburg that wouldn't give up: Let the siege begin.

Felix Vail case: Parallels drawn to saga of Drew Peterson

May 26, 2013 3:30 am

The lives of retired Chicago police Sgt. Drew Peterson and Mississippi native Felix Vail share many parallels, experts say.

Warren Co. volunteer firefighters eye tax increase

May 26, 2013 3:27 am

Fire trucks and other firefighting equipment cost a lot of money, and prices are rising, so Warren County volunteer districts are looking to possibly seek an increase in property taxes.

SNAP grants help the needy repair homes

May 26, 2013 3:27 am

For nearly 50 years, Thelma T. White educated children in Natchez and Baton Rouge. She also recently obtained a state historical designation for an African-American cemetery in Natchez known informall...

Brian Eason's The Buzz: Suburbs freak out about mayoral pick

May 26, 2013 3:21 am

Barring a monumental upset on June 4, the city of Jackson will elect Chokwe Lumumba, 'the brother with the African name,' to be its next mayor.

Few state workers to get raises

May 26, 2013 3:19 am

For the seventh budget year in a row, there will be no across-the-board pay raises for rank-and-file state employees.

Loss of hearing can be treated

May 26, 2013 2:39 am

Don't let a speech or hearing disorder needlessly affect your academic, work or social life.

Lofts, retail space featured in downtown Hattiesburg renovations

May 26, 2013 2:39 am

If Daniel Jussely and Rob Tatum have their way, downtown Hattiesburg soon will be a cultural hub of 'urbanite lifestyle' in Mississippi.

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D'Iberville High grads have memories for a lifetime

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

D'IBERVILLE -- As the D'Iberville High School graduation took place Saturday afternoon, graduates were mindful of their class motto: "Life brings tears, smiles and memories -- the tears dr...

South Mississippi's Harrison Central grads had 'education abounding'

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

BILOXI -- More than 300 graduates from Harrison Central High School walked across the stage Saturday night to receive their diplomas, or "their stepping stones into the future."Click ...

Pascagoula band performing Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

PASCAGOULA -- The Pascagoula High School band will represent Mississippi in the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday afternoon in Washington, which is known to draw a crowd of more&hellip...

New Hope overcomes Pascagoula in 5A final

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

PEARL -- A Pascagoula baseball team that exceeded expectations and overcame unusual adversity fell short of its second consecutive Class 5A state title on Saturday.Click to Continue »...

Industries serve as backbone of East Jackson County economy

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

JACKSON COUNTY -- In east Jackson County, industry is the driving force behind a surge of activity that's making it an economic hub in South Mississippi.Click to Continue » ...

Sounds By The Sea is a South Mississippi tradition

May 26, 2013 4:00 am

GULFPORT -- Patriotic music emanating from Jones Park filled the air as fireworks lit up the night sky at Saturday's Sounds by the Sea performance. The Gulf Coast Symphony concert…Cl...

Blue skies boosting bikers' Blowout in Gulfport

May 25, 2013 9:03 pm

GULFPORT -- Attendance was expected to reach 10,000 at the 31st annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout by the end of the holiday weekend, event pioneer Smokey said.Click to Continue...

VIDEO: Hancock High grads do the Harlem Shake

May 25, 2013 8:58 pm

Hancock High graduates perform the Harlem Shake on Friday, May 24, 3013.Click to Continue »

3-year-old drowns in pool at his birthday party in Jackson County

May 25, 2013 8:03 pm

A 3-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool Saturday during a party to celebrate his fourth birthday.Click to Continue »

Wailin' away at Bay St. Louis Harbor Fest

May 25, 2013 4:00 am

Lynn Drury performs during the first day of Bay Harbor Fest on Friday in Bay St. Louis. This is the first year for the Memorial Day music festival, which also…Click to Continue &...