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Shooting suspect sought from Dogwood Court incident Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42 CDT
Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Jermaine Lamonte Carter, identified as one of the gunmen in a deadly shooting last week on Dogwood Court.

Collision avoided, driver charged with felony DUI Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42 CDT
A Harrison County deputy ran off the road to avoid being struck by a motorist with a history of drunken driving, authorities said.

Couple accused of shoplifting big-screen TV Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42 CDT
A couple arrested Sunday at D'Iberville's Wal-Mart is accused of trying to steal a big-screen TV and flat-panel monitor.

Horse chase leads to meth lab Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:36 CDT
An impromptu posse to round up some horses has led to the discovery of a meth lab on Deschamp Road, Harrison County sheriff's officials said.

Harrison Central, South Panola set times for 5A title series Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:26 CDT
Harrison Central and South Panola will open their Class 5A state championship series in fast pitch softball on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Batesville.

Favre again answers the 'un-retire' question Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:47 CDT
Brett Favre continues to answer questions that arose after a conversation with the Sun Herald regarding his retirement.

Tax rebates should start showing up in bank accounts today Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:22 CDT
Those long-promised tax rebates are now on their way to U.S. taxpayers. People who chose to have their rebates directly deposited into their bank accounts will see the money there beginning today. The government's paper checks will start going out on May 9, a week earlier than previously announced.

Clouds should give way to sun Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:37 CDT
Mostly cloudy skies this morning should give way to sunshine this afternoon as the rain that plagued the weekend moves out.

Student wins big on nickel slot Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
A college student from Tuskegee, Ala., was the third player in four months to hit a million-dollar jackpot at the Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel & Spa on Thursday.

GAMING SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON ECONOMY Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
The focus will be different for this year's Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi next week, switching from the rebuilding of the industry that has dominated the annual meeting since Hurricane Katrina to navigating the economy in 2008.

Pedestrian shot with pellet gun Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
City police confirmed that a man reported being shot by two pellets or BBs while walking with his wife in the pedestrian lane of the Biloxi Bay Bridge one morning early last week.

History, genealogy societies combining Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Hurricane Katrina has caused the history lovers of Jackson County to rethink having separate organizations for genealogy and history, and at 6 p.m. today will be the first meeting of the hybrid Jackson County Historical and Genealogical Society.

DUI suspect has history of offenses Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
A Harrison County deputy ran off the road to avoid a collision with a drunken motorist who has a history of driving impaired, authorities said.

Pair accused of shoplifting big-ticket items Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
A couple arrested Sunday at the Wal-Mart in D'Iberville is accused of trying to steal a big-screen TV.

Comment period ends today Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Several weeks ago, the Department of Energy announced it would conduct further environmental studies on the impact of using the Pascagoula River to dissolve the Richton salt dome. This opened a public comment period, during which citizens could voice their concerns by mail, phone, fax or e-mail. The public comment period ends today.

Runoff today to decide Bay council seat Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Two candidates are in a runoff today for a new City Council seat to conclude a campaign that has been characterized by a residency dispute, the defeat of a veteran local public figure and a controversial mailer.

Dogwood Court suspect identified Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Police on Monday identified a suspect wanted in connection with a shootout reported a week ago on Dogwood Court.

Horse roundup leads to meth lab Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Three people were arrested after horses on a pre-dawn romp along Deschamp Road led an impromptu posse to a methamphetamine lab, Harrison County authorities said.

Journalist honored for work Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
During an April 4 ceremony in New York City, the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism honored Evelina Shmukler with a special award for her coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and continuing journalistic service to Pass Christian and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Charity run in New York will benefit Katrina kids

Center beefs up Gulf Islands offerings Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Visitors to the Gulf Islands National Seashore will soon be able to enjoy interpretive programs in a renovated space.

Fedora, fashion show raise money for women's center Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora will keynote a Tuesday social event to raise money for the Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence. "Romance with Respect... An Evening Under the Stars" will be held in Biloxi to support the six-county work of Mississippi's oldest and largest domestic violence and rape crisis center.

Pascagoula nears certification from Excel by Five Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A program designed to improve Pascagoula children's overall well-being by age 5 will soon receive certification from Excel By Five.

MILITARY FAMILIES GET HELPING HANDS Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A group of U.S. Navy Seabee veterans and friends descended on the Gulf Coast this month to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

State museum seeks artifacts from residents Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
The new Museum of Mississippi History, expected to open in Jackson in 2013 or later, is in need of artifacts to represent the many historical periods of the Coast region through modern times.

Lawmakers, citizens balk at voter ID law Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says a Supreme Court ruling on voter ID shows the court's interest in protecting the integrity of the ballot box goes hand in hand with ensuring the public's confidence in the election process.

Man charged in shotgun murders Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Terrell Bass of the Bunkerhill community has been charged with the weekend shotgun shooting deaths of two people and the wounding of a third.

Employment agency fate uncertain Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Gov. Haley Barbour said he will ask the Legislature to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security during a special session next month.

Heavy rain thins crowd at Jazz Fest Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
The crowds that are usually jammed in almost hip-to-hip for each day's closing acts at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival were much smaller on Sunday.

Starkville man faces charges in death Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A 20-year-old Starkville man is facing a DUI-manslaughter charge in connection with the death of an East Mississippi Community College student.

School bond issue to total $12.8M Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A $12.8 million school bond issue will be decided May 20 by voters in the Corinth School District.

Scott County man seeks new trial Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Morris Frith claims a trial judge erred by not giving his attorney time to investigate the attempted rape and the other charges he faced.

Earthlink shutting network in New Orleans Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
After failing to turn up a buyer, Earthlink Inc. will shut down its municipal wireless network in New Orleans next month.

Louisiana lawmaker wants end to speed traps Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Every part of Louisiana has its notorious speed-trap town.

Session had its triumphs Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

Politics, not policy at play Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
THE CLARION-LEDGER

Tax rebates appearing in bank accounts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
The government began depositing tax rebate checks in thousands of bank accounts on Monday as the stimulus program aimed at giving the ailing economy a jump-start got under way early.

Hawks beat Celtics, tie series Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Joe Johnson scored 35 points - including 20 in the fourth quarter - and the surprising Atlanta Hawks overcame two double-digit deficits to beat the Boston Celtics 97-92 on Monday night, evening the series at two games apiece.

Henry hurls Gulf Coast past Co-Lin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Tyler Henry's right arm carried the Gulf Coast Bulldogs into the NJCAA state tournament on Monday afternoon at Curly Farris Field.

Mussina ties Hubbell with 253rd victory Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Mike Mussina earned his 253rd win, tying Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell on the career list, and the New York Yankees made the most of their five hits in a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

NBA to name Scott its top coach today Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
New Orleans coach Byron Scott, who led the Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years this season, has been chosen as the NBA coach of the year, The Associated Press has learned.

Synthetic surface taking over more tracks Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
The dirt will be flying when 20 horses stampede around the first turn at the Kentucky Derby, and more than 150,000 fans will hear the thundering of hooves down the stretch to the finish line.

Major changes to BCS system unlikely Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
As they kicked off three days of meetings at an oceanfront resort, the Bowl Championship Series overseers appear to have a better chance of getting a sunburn than making any major changes in the controversial system.

Saints happy with their new Draft approach Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
No general manager or head coach comes out publicly following the long two days of the NFL Draft with a scowl and discouraging remarks toward the prospect class they just assembled.

CLOSER IS QUITE THE SAVER Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
When Tyler Conn takes the mound in a closer for Southern Miss, his competitive nature comes out.

Hometown players scarce in NFL Draft Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Mississippi had its worst NFL Draft showing in more than two decades.

Pat Riley steps down as Miami's head coach Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Pat Riley's worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last.

NFL Draft seemed more like a swap meet Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
One thing about an NFL draft with this many trades: There were that many players that teams just simply had to have.

Hornets can wrap it up tonight Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Jannero Pargo's reaction to Jason Kidd's flagrant foul summed up the growth of the Hornets' confidence as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks.

SPORT CHECK MC's Jake Allen joins Packers Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Mississippi College wide receiver Jake Allen signed a free agent contract Sunday night with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers will fly Allen to Green Bay later this week for rookie orientation as the All-American wide receiver begins his professional career.

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