News 2008-05-11 Andanh.com

Police Watch For Theft At Renaissance Mall Sat, 10 May 2008 12:47:10 CDT
Ridgeland police say they are looking out for a scheme that has resulted in thefts at the city's newest mall.

Longtime Lawman Dies Battling Lung Cancer Sat, 10 May 2008 12:37:10 CDT
Former Rankin County Sheriff J.B. Torrence, whose law enforcement career spanned 40 years in Mississippi, dies from complications of lung cancer. He was 78.

JPD Announces Top Cop Sat, 10 May 2008 12:36:17 CDT
Jackson Police Department names their top cop.

Local Child Actor Returns To Screen Sat, 10 May 2008 12:35:55 CDT
As a boy, Michael Conner Humphreys made a splash on the silver screen as "Young Forrest Gump." Afterward, the Mississippi native grew up and lived the life of normal child in the South.

Crawford Plays Bridesmaid For Bush Wedding Fri, 9 May 2008 22:01:07 CDT
The first family is gearing up for Jenna Bush's wedding Saturday evening and they're far from alone.

'Iron Man' Laps 'Speed Racer' In Debut Sun, 11 May 2008 15:42:21 CDT
"Speed Racer" debuted at second place with $20 million at the box office this weekend, more than doubled in sales by "Iron Man."

Mother's Day Turns 100 Years Old Sun, 11 May 2008 09:16:40 CDT
The woman credited with creating Mother's Day a century ago might not be pleased with how commercial it's become.

Get Those 1-Cent Stamps Ready Sun, 11 May 2008 10:45:44 CDT
In what's expected to be an annual price adjustment by the Postal Service, the price of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents Monday.

Prison Marriage Set For Rapper Remy Ma Sun, 11 May 2008 12:59:38 CDT
Rapper Remy Ma, who is in prison awaiting sentencing for a 2007 shooting, will marry a fellow rapper, according to her lawyer.

Jenna, Bush Dance To 'You Are So Beautiful' Sat, 10 May 2008 20:57:28 CDT
Jenna Bush picked "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker, for the father-daughter dance with President George W. Bush at her wedding reception Saturday night in Texas.

Ex-Manager Claims O.J. Simpson Confessed Sat, 10 May 2008 14:05:43 CDT
A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years contends in a new book that Simpson confessed to killing his ex-wife.

Obama Surpasses Clinton In Superdelegates Sat, 10 May 2008 15:43:38 CDT
Barack Obama erases Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates.

Tax Probe Focuses On Rev. Sharpton Sat, 10 May 2008 12:12:57 CDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton owes $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties and now his nonprofit group is the target of a tax probe.

Family Leaves Corpse On Toilet For Weeks Sat, 10 May 2008 07:57:49 CDT
Authorities say a Wisconsin family lived for about two months with the decaying body of a 90-year-old woman on their toilet.

City Pushes Bikini Car Wash To Clean Up Act Sat, 10 May 2008 14:28:44 CDT
Officials in San Antonio temporarily close a controversial bikini car wash.

Green Puppy Born In New Orleans Fri, 9 May 2008 09:31:58 CDT
A green puppy is born in New Orleans.

Knicks Set To Name New Coach Sat, 10 May 2008 17:03:38 CDT
Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks.

Officials Seek 'SpongeBob' Vandals Sat, 10 May 2008 11:02:18 CDT
The U.S. Forest Service is looking for the "SpongeBob fanatics" who painted the cartoon character on the chimney of a historic building.

Hogan's Son Sentenced In Street Racing Case Fri, 9 May 2008 15:08:49 CDT
A Florida judge sentences Hulk Hogan's son to eight months in jail.

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Fallen Marine Sat, 10 May 2008 23:03:39 -0400
Funeral services are held for a Mississippi Marine killed in Iraq.

Central Mississippi Braces for Severe Weather Threat Sat, 10 May 2008 23:39:42 -0400
Several counties are under a tornado watch until the early Sunday morning hours.

Hazlehurst Woman Killed After Car Collides With Train Sat, 10 May 2008 22:52:23 -0400
A woman is killed after the car she was riding in collides with a freight train.

Girlfriend Won't Be Charged in Deadly Domestic Dispute Sat, 10 May 2008 22:44:30 -0400
A Jackson woman accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend will not face criminal charges.

Alcorn State Womens Tennis Ousted In NCAA Regionals Sat, 10 May 2008 20:57:22 -0400
The Alcorn State women’s tennis team was swept by the number three nationally ranked Georgia Yellow Jackets 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Atlanta Regional.

Alcorn State Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Alabama A&M Sat, 10 May 2008 20:54:48 -0400
In Meridian, Alcorn State and Alabama A&M split a baseball doubleheader on Saturday.

Ole Miss and Miss State Get Crushed In Baseball Sat, 10 May 2008 20:51:05 -0400
Auburn (27-24, 11-15 SEC) crushes Ole Miss (32-20, 13-13 SEC) 11-1 and LSU (34-16-1, 14-11-1 SEC) outscores Mississippi State (20-31, 7-19 SEC) 16-4.

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Killed Marine Sat, 10 May 2008 23:03:39 -0400

Hundreds of family, friends, and fellow Marines say goodbye Saturday to a Mississippi Marine killed in Iraq. 22-year-old Lance Corporal Casey Casanova was laid to rest today in Lincoln County. The McComb native was killed by a roadside bomb last Friday. The services were filled with musical tributes and tearful memories of her dedication to the Marine Corps. Military officials gave Casonova's mother a Purple Heart during the service. Casey Casanova is believed to be the first woman from Mississippi to be killed while fighting in Iraq.

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