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Taylor: FEMA officials a 'bunch of buttheads' Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:24 CDT
An official reaction to FEMA's no-ice policy came from U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor who referred to FEMA officials as a "bunch of buttheads."

Some clouds on horizon today Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:10 CDT
Highs today will be around 90 degrees, with the low tonight in the mid-70s.

Man dies in single-vehicle accident Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:41 CDT
A 33-year-old Pass Christian man died early Sunday after a one-vehicle accident on Lobouy Road.

Democratic Party holds state convention, chooses delegates Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:32 CDT
The Mississippi Democratic Party today held its state convention and candidates in the upcoming elections, including a former governor and the winner of a special Congressional election, spoke to the excited crowds.

UC-Irvine beats LSU 11-5 in Game 1 of Baton Rouge Super Regional Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:42 CDT
The Anteaters are one win away from a trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

Former Miss. State baseball coach Ron Polk blasts new hire, MSU athletic director Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:07 CDT
Former Mississippi State coach Ron Polk blasted the school's new athletic director Friday as "utterly cruel" for hiring Kentucky's John Cohen and vowed to remove his name from the stadium and the school from his will.

Raid leads to drug, firearms charges in Ocean Springs Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:22 CDT
Resident complaints led to a raid on a Soloman Drive home that resulted in the arrests of a former West Jackson County firefighter and another man on drugs and firearms charges.

Three day prostitution sting nets 25 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:17 CDT
A three-day prostitution sting operation resulted in 25 people charged with a host of offenses, police said.

Cohen returning to MSU Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:07 CDT
Mississippi State got the man it wanted to succeed Ron Polk.

Update: Possible homicide victim identified Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:02 CDT
The victim of a possible homicide in Gulfport has been identified as 56-year-old Alvin Oatis.

Mississippi flags ordered at half-staff for Lucas Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:17 CDT
Gov. Haley Barbour has ordered the Mississippi flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Jack Lucas, who died Thursday in Hattiesburg at the age of 80.

Update: Body found at Ship Island identified Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:57 CDT
A 51-year-old Gulfport woman who disappeared at Ship Island today was found about 300 yards from where she was last seen in the water, Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove said.

Miss. flags ordered at half-staff for Lucas Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:23 CDT
Gov. Haley Barbour has ordered the Mississippi flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Jack Lucas, who died Thursday in Hattiesburg at the age of 80.

Guests in Sunday finery turns out for Archbishop Rodi's investiture Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:27 CDT
People dressed in their Sunday best strolled the streets of downtown Mobile on Friday afternoon in what felt like a social event as they prepared for the investiture of Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi at Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

Judges calls policyholders 'casualties' in insurance-attorney war Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:42 CDT
Policyholders are among the casualties of a fierce battle that has pitted State Farm and one of its vendors, E.A. Renfroe, against the Scruggs Katrina Group of attorneys, U.S. District Judge L.T. Senter Jr. says in an eight-page opinion filed this week.

Judge delays sentencing in kidnapping case Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:57 CDT
A circuit judge decided Friday to delay the sentencing of Maurice "Ice Cream" Miller, 19, for a week until his attorney is able to thoroughly review the pre-sentencing investigation done by a probation and parole officer.

Matthews Marine dismissed from bridge lawsuit Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:12 CDT
A federal judge has dismissed Matthews Marine Inc. from a personal-injury maritime lawsuit filed for survivors of a fatal construction accident on the Bay St. Louis Bridge.

State wants insurance policies in 1998 murder case Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:42 CDT
Circuit Court Judge Robert Krebs granted a request today to subpoena any and all insurance policies related to the 1998 murder of Roy Anthony "Tony" Glenn Jr.

Sentencing continued in Andrews manslaughter case Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:42 CDT
Steven Leon Andrews will have to wait until Wednesday to find out how much time he'll spend in prison for the 2001 killing of a man in an argument over drugs.

Shrimp season in Mississippi delayed until mid-June Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:17 CDT
Fishermen will have to wait another week or two for shrimp season to start.

Mississippi Cottages undergo testing on formaldehyde levels Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:15 CDT
For nearly two-and-a-half years, the seven-member Huckabee family has lived in FEMA trailers. Katrina flooded their Pass Christian apartment, and by the time they were finally allowed to return, mold had ruined their belongings.

Biloxi: A neighborhood in the works Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:35 CDT
The small, wall-mounted chart said it all.

Advocates for abused kids scour D.C. for extra money Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
A group of volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates and employees are meeting with elected officials in Washington, D.C., this week to keep abused children in Jackson County from slipping through funding cracks.

PORTS gives real-time marine information Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
A new system from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will give mariners better guidance at the Port of Pascagoula.

No mistake, this bash is all about helping kids Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
With a name like Steak and Steak, don't expect chicken on the menu.

Renfroe to join state advisory council on kids Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
Steve Renfroe, the manager of policy, government and public affairs for Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, was appointed last week to Mississippi's new State Early Childhood Advisory Council.

Teachers brush up on economics Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
It used to be that economics was a subject most students took for the first time in college - and maybe not even as a freshman.

O.S. railroad district may get face lift Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
The Rev. Jesse Trotter would like to see the historic railroad district become a community of tree-lined streets where families walk along the sidewalks to visit neighbors, shop at local markets and attend church.

AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
MPB program to focus on Lucas

Probe continuing in bus-stop crash Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
A Jackson County grand jury has not yet heard evidence in a case against a Vancleave motorist who was attempting to pass a stopped school bus when she struck two students in April.

Are we the next Huntsville? Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Greg Hinkebein laughs when reminded that a reporter once referred to him as a "missionary" because of his zeal over the potential of South Mississippi. He doesn't deny he's enthusiastic, even if some have a hard time seeing it.

Clear water in city's future Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Clear water by Thanksgiving is the plan.

Magnolia, Big Apple party Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
With the wail of blues in the air and the aroma of sizzling catfish, more than 1,000 Mississippians and New Yorkers gathered for the 29th annual Mississippi Central Park Picnic on Saturday, celebrating the cultures of the Magnolia State and The Big Apple.

THE WEEK IN CRIME Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
A look at crime and related issues last week:

State convention elects Democratic delegates Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
The Mississippi Democratic Party on Saturday held its state convention and candidates in the upcoming elections, including a former governor and the winner of a special Congressional election, spoke to the enthusiastic crowds.

Beautifying the beach Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
The beaches in Harrison County soon will be lined with newly painted trash cans created on Saturday by the participants of the 2008 Paint-A-Can Contest.

Long Beach fights utility suits Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
The city continues to grapple with litigation with its former utility provider.

Hancock government still struggling Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Soon it will be three years since Hurricane Katrina roared through this county, but officials are still painstakingly trying to put back the pieces of a local government torn asunder.

Pascagoula gives raises Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
City employees here are getting some relief from the higher prices at the gas pump, thanks to an across-the-board pay raise approved this week.

Mosquito hatchery on city's to-do list Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Come a good rain and A.D. Taylor coats himself with insect repellent.

Rental units strangled by red tape Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Like many of you, I have gnashed my teeth as the federally funded, state- managed Katrina housing-recovery programs have sputtered along slowly for years now. And, like many of you, I have listened with a jaundiced ear when state leaders blame federal red tape for delays.

Senate hopefuls courting the Coast Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
The race between Republican Roger Wicker and Democrat Ronnie Musgrove for Trent Lott's old U.S. Senate seat is very close and the early campaigning has focused on South Mississippi in a contest that could get nasty.

State's graduation rate is on up and up Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
projected to rise

Pest found in parishes' citrus trees Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
Louisiana's agriculture commissioner says an invasive bug that keeps citrus fruit from ripening, and ultimately kills the tree, has been found in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

FEMA program cited for shelter purchase spike Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
Leon Raper has something new in his backyard.

2 new helicopters for Tupelo unit Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
A Mississippi National Guard unit is the first in the state to receive two new utility helicopters.

Terminally ill, man pleads guilty in deaths Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Shon Miller, whose conviction in the killing of three relatives and a church deacon in a 1999 shooting spree was thrown out by the state Supreme Court, pleaded guilty to the killings Friday, a prosecutor said.

USDA eyes peanut pricing Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
Southern peanut growers are hoping to block what they consider a backdoor proposal from the Bush administration to cut price supports on their crop.

Teen charged with killing adopted sister Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
A 17-year-old is charged with capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old adopted sister, Union County Justice Court records show.

Witness testifies in theft, fraud trial Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
A firefighter training school staffer has given testimony saying former Director W.L. Langston solicited money from several staff members.

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