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Search under way for those involved in counterfeit check scam Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:57 CDT
Police Friday were investigating a check scam involving a fictitious Gautier-based business dubbed "Premier Nurses, Inc.," Police Capt. Shannon Broom said.

Transcript: Dickie Scruggs sentencing transcript (text version) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:31 CDT
The following transcript was obtained by the Sun Herald: (CALL TO ORDER OF THE COURT)

Scruggs gets 5 years in bribery scheme; Backstrom to serve 28 months, fined Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:45 CDT
Richard "Dickie" Scruggs' law partner was sentenced to 28 months in prison and fined $250,000 today for his part in a conspiracy to bribe a judge.

Men sentenced for meth sales and illegal hunting Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:32 CDT
Two men have been sentenced to federal prison time on guilty pleas to selling methamphetamine and violating wildlife laws.

President Bush to campaign for Wicker in Jackson next week Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:42 CDT
President Bush will participate in a fundraiser in Jackson on Tuesday for Republican Senate candidate Roger Wicker, campaign officials announced today.

Scruggs buckles at sentencing; receives 5 years Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17 CDT
Mississippi's best-known attorney, Dickie Scruggs, reports to prison Aug. 4 to begin a five-year sentence for conspiring to bribe a state court judge.

Usher teams with Beau Rivage for Katrina recovery Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02 CDT
Usher saluted the spirit of the Beau Rivage employees this morning as he was on hand to announce a program that will help them rebuild or renovate their homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina

Comments on the Scruggs sentence Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02 CDT
Here are comments and statements the Sun Herald has gathered regarding the sentence attorney Dickie Scruggs received for conspiring to bribe a judge. Scruggs was sentenced to 5 years and ordered to pay a $250,000 fine:

Man wanted out of Jackson County jailed today Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:52 CDT
A Biloxi man wanted on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court on a felony grand larceny charge is in custody this morning, Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said.

Florida fugitive captured in Harrison County Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:52 CDT
A fugitive wanted in Florida on a child sex crime was in jail this morning in Harrison County, Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said.

Man gets 35 years for sex crimes against child Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:42 CDT
Ernest Collins Jr. will serve 35 years in prison for repeated sexual assaults against a relative who was 12 and 13 when he molested her.

Nonprofit center named for John S. and James L. Knight Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:37 CDT
The building that houses some of South Mississippi's nonprofit agencies has been named the John S. and James L. Knight Nonprofit Center.

Scruggs gets 5 years, $250,000; will report to prison Aug. 4 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:22 CDT
Dickie Scruggs received the maximum 5 years in prison in $250,000 in fines for a crime Judge Neal D. Biggers Jr. called "reprehensible."

Delta State's Eubanks awarded GSC Commissioner's Trophy Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:07 CDT
Delta State senior linebacker Michael Eubanks received the Gulf South Conference Commissioner's Trophy, awarded annually to the top male and female student-athletes in the conference.

Jury awards $900K to Lisanbys in Katrina insurance case Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:52 CDT
A long-time friend of the Lisanbys, sitting behind them in the courtroom, raised her arms in a silent cheer and grinned from ear to ear when the judge read the verdict Friday morning in Lisanby v. USAA.

Scruggs arrives at courthouse Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:42 CDT
The courtroom where Dickie Scruggs is to be sentenced this morning has filled up with attorneys, family members, friends, the media and even a few legal adversaries.

Scruggs faces sentencing at 10 a.m. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:56 CDT
Today is the day attorneys Dickie Scruggs and Sidney Backstrom will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Neal B. Biggers for conspiring to bribe a state court judge.

Escapee taken into custody Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:43 CDT
A 19-year-old man who escaped from a Hancock County patrol officer Thursday afternoon has been taken into custody.

Thunderstorms remain in forecast Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:28 CDT
More thunderstorms are in the forecast today and through the weekend.

American Eagle to cut Chicago flight Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, announced plans to cut service between here and Chicago O'Hare International Airport beginning in November, according to officials at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.

A little pink house (for you or me) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
The Biloxi Historical and Architectural Review Commission is working to move rather than demolish a building in the city's historic district.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
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Unemployment rates go up Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
South Mississippi's unemployment figures for May reflected the increase across the state and nation, according to information from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security released Friday.

Biggers: 'No doubt that you did it' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Dickie Scruggs could not even tell federal Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr. why he offered a $50,000 bribe to a Circuit judge to gain advantage in a fee dispute with another lawyer.

Together again? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Attorney Dickie Scruggs has asked to be sent to the minimum-security prison in Pensacola where his former friend Paul Minor is jailed.

Barbour says he'll make cuts Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Medicaid shortfall remains

Barbour: 'Pigs in the python' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Calling this a "critical year in recovery," Gov. Haley Barbour said Friday most of the state's remaining Hurricane Katrina projects need to be under construction by the end of 2008.

Soup kitchen kicks off fundraiser Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Celebrating 25 years of service to the community, Loaves and Fishes, the neighborhood soup kitchen at 260 Main St. in Biloxi, kicked off a fundraiser Friday afternoon that was attended by volunteers, past and current board members and the public.

Musgrove hails gun decision Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, said he supports the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this week to strike down the District of Columbia's long-standing ban on handguns.

Clues sought in hit-and-run Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
A search was continuing Friday for the hit-and-run driver who struck and seriously injured a Moss Point man this week.

Tourism pro was pioneer Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Officials in the tourism industry nationwide are dipping their heads in sorrow this week at the news that E. Leigh MacConnell, an iconic executive for decades at the Broadwater Beach Resort, will no longer stand among them.

Police investigate check scam Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Police were investigating a check scam Friday involving a fictitious Gautier-based business dubbed Premier Nurses Inc., Police Capt. Shannon Broom said.

'Best place for kids' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
It looked like smooth sailing for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson and George Counties on Thursday at its 16th annual Steak & Steak dinner.

Bush to stump for Sen. Wicker Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
President Bush will participate in a fundraiser in Jackson next week for Republican Senate candidate Roger Wicker, campaign officials announced Friday.

Patrol car escapee found, rearrested Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
A 19-year-old man who had just been arrested kicked out a sheriff's patrol car window and escaped into the rain Thursday. But he was recaptured Friday morning and charged with multiple criminal counts.

Sex offender gets 35 years Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
A man who was extradited to face sexual assault charges in Harrison County will serve 35 years in prison for repeatedly molesting a child.

New Look for Beau Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Usher saluted the spirit of Beau Rivage employees Friday morning as he announced a program that will help them rebuild or renovate their homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Men get prison in meth, poaching Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
Two Coast men were sentenced to prison in a federal probe of illegal deer kills by spotlighting and poaching.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
EVENTS

Six states added to mortgage licensing system Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Mississippi is among six states that will begin using the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System on Tuesday.

Louisiana soldier dies in Baghdad Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
Military officials say a Louisiana soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom has died from wounds suffered when his patrol encountered small-arms fire during combat operations.

Was racism the reason for family murder? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:10 CDT
A Mississippi businessman born in India was convicted Thursday of plotting to have his black daughter-in-law killed weeks after she wed his son because, prosecutors said, he believed she would bring down the family stock.

Incumbents hate competition, so they gerrymander safe havens Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
When Barack Obama decided last week to throw off the constraints on campaign spending that go with the acceptance of public financing, he was rightly criticized for rigging the system in his own favor.

Costs outpace income at MDOT Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
The "Taxes Not to Blame" article on June 22 was, for the most part, on target. There are a couple of quotes attributed to Leland Speed, chairman of Gov. Barbour's Tax Study Commission, that are not exactly on target.

GULF COAST PIRATES AT HOME Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:35 CDT
The Gulf Coast Pirates, South Mississippi's semi-pro football team, enter today's Premier Football League home opener on a high note.

Brown Pelican is a wonderful comeback tale Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:52 CDT
This is a column about Brown Pelicans. I won't describe a pelican. But I will point out we see two different pelicans on the Coast.

Rebs take aim at Tide Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:29 CDT
Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron was pleased with his defenses improvement in last weeks 24-0 victory over Louisiana Tech.

Van Pelt sizzles, takes lead at Buick Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:11 CDT
The PGA Tour's optimistic view of life without Tiger Woods is that it gives unheralded players a chance in the spotlight.

Here's a look at what some of the people plan to do with their free-time this weekend Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:44 CDT
Here's a look at what some of the people plan to do with their free-time this weekend. Drop us an e-mail at marquee@sunherald.com no later than noon Tuesday to let us know what entertainment options you have in store for the coming weekend, and we'll include some of your submissions to give readers an idea of entertainment options.

Statler Brothers: Country Hall of Fame honor tops Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:47 CDT
Brothers Harold and Don Reid of the country and gospel group the Statler Brothers are coming clean about which career award meant the most.

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