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Canton mayor withdraws election challenge

Jun 19, 2013 4:38 pm

Canton Mayor William Truly decided not to challenge the results of the Democratic primary he lost.

BP oil money in Biloxi: baseball stadium or marsh preservation?

Jun 19, 2013 2:28 pm

An opinion piece in the New York Times suggests that instead of using federal money from the BP Oil Spill to build a baseball stadium, Biloxi should safeguard remaining marshes and wetlands.

Rocker Bryan Adams performs in Jackson in August

Jun 19, 2013 2:10 pm

Canadian hitmaker Bryan Adams will rock Jackson's Thalia Mara Hall in August. The show is at 8 p.m. Aug. 11.

Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman says it's time to leave

Jun 19, 2013 4:30 am

After almost four decades in law enforcement, Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman has announced her retirement effective June 30.

College World Series: MSU's Monday win inspires quick departures to Omaha

Jun 19, 2013 4:18 am

Scores of Mississippi State fans watching Monday night's College World Series win from the comfort of their living rooms knew what had to be done. OMAHA. ROAD TRIP.

5 MSU fans, all strangers, bond over Omaha trip

Jun 19, 2013 3:44 am

This is the story of five strangers, one RV, a Mississippi State University baseball team and a cross-country trip.

Miss. Dept. of Marine Resources 'susceptible to fraud, waste and abuse,' new director says

Jun 19, 2013 3:07 am

The head of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said Tuesday that the agency is 'susceptible to fraud, waste and abuse' and must change its own work environment.

MSU baseball walkout anthems reveal players' personalities

Jun 18, 2013 10:49 pm

MSU fans in need of a playlist during the long trek to Omaha, need look no further than the Bulldog walkout list. Walkout songs have joined the ranks of cracker jacks and 'Sweet Caroline' in becoming ...

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Gulf Coast Galleria plans submitted in D'Iberville

Jun 19, 2013 7:02 pm

D'IBERVILLE -- Plans for Gulf Coast Galleria, a two-story shopping center and adjacent hotel, are being submitted Wednesday to the D'Iberville Planning Department.Click to Continue » ...

It's 'action' for movie filming in Biloxi

Jun 19, 2013 6:17 pm

Two separate movies are being filmed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, one a novel-based murder mystery and the other a fictional hurricane movie that includes Burt Reynolds.Click to Continue &...

Deputies look for man who fled from Canal Road traffic stop

Jun 19, 2013 6:17 pm

HARRISON COUNTY -- Deputy sheriffs set up a perimeter around Canal Road near Landon Road on Wednesday morning to search for a man who jumped from his car and fled…Click to Continue &...

Deputies, motorists honored for Vancleave rescue

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

VANCLEAVE -- Four people were honored Tuesday by the Vancleave Merchants Association for rescuing a woman and her two children from rising creek waters.Click to Continue » ...

Pascagoula council OKs smoke-free ordinance

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

PASCAGOULA -- Smokers will no longer be able to light up in public buildings in Pascagoula following a vote by outgoing City Council members in their final meeting Tuesday.Click to Continue &am...

Moss Point board OKs plan to have debris-removal firm ready

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

MOSS POINT -- The Board of Aldermen approved a request to advertise for debris pickup in case of a storm. Alderman-at-large Houston Cunningham said the city wants to have a…Click to ...

D'Iberville bids 3 council members farewell, looks to future

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

D'IBERVILLE -- Three outgoing council members were honored at their final meeting Tuesday as the city staff plans the inauguration of the new council and sorts through more than 100…...

Pass Christian schools recognized nationally

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

PASS CHRISTIAN -- Pass Christian schools have received praise this year.Click to Continue »

Gulfport wants county to name beach section after columnist

Jun 19, 2013 4:00 am

GULFPORT -- If all goes as planned, a section of the beach that author and Sun Herald columnist George Thatcher walks almost daily will be named after the 90-year-old writer.Click to Continue &...

Biloxi prepares to 'play ball' in the bond market

Jun 18, 2013 7:31 pm

BILOXI -- Fans of a minor league baseball stadium in Biloxi got the call they wanted Tuesday as the push for a referendum fell short and the City Council voted…Click to Continue &...