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Proposed Ross Barnett Reservoir campground expansion fuels debate

May 18, 2013 3:27 am

The Timberlake Campground is the place to be for tourists, commuters, retirees and transitioning families. So much so that more than 250 people are waiting for the chance to pitch a tent or set up an ...

Oxford's Shaw House pushed as national landmark

May 18, 2013 3:24 am

The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission wants the 165-year-old antebellum Shaw House registered as a national landmark so someone will buy and restore it.

Dad doesn't miss graduate's big day

May 18, 2013 3:24 am

Up until the last minute, Maj. Houghton Conley's family simply didn't know if he'd get home in time.

Barbs fly at Jackson mayoral debate as Lumumba, Lee square off

May 18, 2013 3:24 am

Civility was at a premium at the final televised debate in the Jackson mayor's race, as the candidates and moderators alike consistently steered the conversation toward each candidate's perceived weak...

Former Mendenhall police chief faces new indictment

May 18, 2013 3:14 am

A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new federal counts.

Wright Road Band grew from a need to practice

May 18, 2013 3:14 am

He's got the right name ? Billy Gene Wright ? and he and his wife, Brenda, live on Wright Road in a house built in 1929 by his late father, Sidney Wright, in a community often called Wrightsville.

Civil rights anniversary events planned

May 18, 2013 3:12 am

Tougaloo College is starting an 18-month commemoration of the civil rights movement, 50 years after the effort helped reshape the American political and social landscape.

Moratorium on new hospices in Miss. to begin July 1

May 18, 2013 3:12 am

Some hospices in the state are having to pay back a lot of Medicare money each year, leading to the state once again placing a moratorium on new hospice licenses beginning July 1.

Report: Nissan job creation lags

May 18, 2013 3:08 am

Nissan's Canton manufacturing plant has reaped $1.33 billion in financial support from state and local governments since 2000 and yet failed to fully fulfill the quality, full-time job creation it pro...

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Body of Moss Point fisherman found in Escatawpa River

May 18, 2013 1:15 pm

MOSS POINT The Jackson County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Saturday that the body of Timothy Gordon Sr., 55, was found in the Escatawpa river by search and rescue officials.Click to Continue ...

Ingalls in Pascagoula lays keel for Coast Guard ship James

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

PASCAGOULA -- Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a milestone in construction on the National Security Cutter James for the U.S. Coast Guard with a keel-laying ceremony Friday morning.Click to Cont...

Maroon Tide strikes early, evens series with Pascagoula

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

PICAYUNE -- Picayune wasn't ready to end its baseball season.Click to Continue »

Neshoba Central shuts out Hornets

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

RIDGELAND -- Neshoba Central made a strong statement in the opening game of the Class 5A state softball title series with an 8-0 victory over East Central Friday at Freedom…Click to ...

Pass Christian High seniors remembered as 'class that cares'

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

PASS CHRISTIAN -- The Pass Christian High School graduation took place Friday night in their school gymnasium, with students leaving their stamp on the school as the "class that cares.&quo...

Christian Collegiate in Gulfport graduates 11 seniors

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

GULFPORT -- Christian Collegiate College graduated a small class with big purposes Friday. CCA Pastor Dr. Rick Carter celebrated and encouraged the 11 graduates.Click to Continue » ...

Long Beach grads looking toward future

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

BILOXI -- The 192 graduates of Long Beach High School proceeded carefully and slowly to the stage Friday to get their diplomas.Click to Continue »

Red Rebels beat Oak Grove, head to first state baseball finals

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

HATTIESBURG -- Harrison Central took a 5-4 victory over Oak Grove on Friday night in Game 2 of the Class 6A South State championship series, and swept their best-of-3 series.Click to Continue &...

Grace Independent Baptist in Ocean Springs teaches the next generation about God

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Pastor Paul Perkins of Grace Independent Baptist Church is planning for the future in a big way.Click to Continue »

Head Start records stolen from Moss Point

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

MOSS POINT -- Head Start records, some of which contained personal information, have been stolen from the Jackson County Civic Action Committee Inc.'s office in Moss Point.Click to Continue &am...