News 2008-07-24 Andanh.com

Scruggses to part company for prison Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Attorney Dickie Scruggs will head to prison Aug. 4 in Ashland, Ky., while his son, Zach Scruggs, has been ordered to report Aug. 15 to a Pensacola prison.

Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:33 CDT
Hurricane Dolly slammed ashore and then loitered over deep south Texas as a tropical storm, dumping as much as a foot of rain in places and ripping roofs off buildings with 100 mph winds.

Kidnapping charge filed Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:56 CDT
A Gulfport man is held in Slidell on a kidnapping charge involving a 17-year-old girl who suffered physical injuries, police said.

Saints WR Colston ready to sign three-year deal Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:06 CDT
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston is on the brink of signing a three-year contract extension Wednesday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the situation.

US Supreme Court denies appeal of Dale Leo Bishop Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:38 CDT
Dale Leo Bishop, condemned to die for the 1998 claw hammer killing of a friend, spent his final hours Wednesday meeting with relatives after the U.S. Supreme Court and Mississippi's governor denied his requests to set aside his execution.

Scruggs testimony in State Farm case secret so far Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16 CDT
State Farm questioned attorneys Dickie and Zach Scruggs under oath this week, according to court records the company submitted asking to file under seal motions related to the testimony.

Scruggses' prison location request denied Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:11 CDT
Attorney Dickie Scruggs will head to prison Aug. 4 in Ashland, Ky., while his son, Zach Scruggs, has been ordered to report to prison Aug. 14 in Pensacola.

Croom, Bulldogs reaping recruiting rewards Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:58 CDT
Sylvester Croom and Mississippi State are reaping the dividends of last season's strong finish.

Scruggses ready for disbarment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01 CDT
Attorneys Dickie and Zach Scruggs no longer oppose the Mississippi Bar's request that they be disbarred from the practice of law.

Funding needed for program to build, retrofit homes Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:16 CDT
State funding is needed to start a program expected to result in stronger homes and insurance discounts for property owners who meet the building standards.

Deputies bust meth lab Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:16 CDT
A Saucier man is out of jail on bond today after deputies allegedly found a methamphetamine lab in his home earlier this week.

Dickie and Zach Scruggs ask for Arkansas prison Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:31 CDT
Attorneys Dickie and Zach Scruggs have changed their prison of choice from Pensacola to the low-security Satellite Camp at Forrest City, Ark., according to court records.

Altered prescription leads to forgery arrest Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:41 CDT
An altered prescription for Lortab resulted in the arrest of a Biloxi man on a prescription-forgery charge, Harrison County sheriff's officials said.

Sheriff: Meth ingredients found in traffic stop Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:41 CDT
A traffic stop on Interstate 10 has led to the discovery of chemicals used to make methamphetamine, said Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara.

State rests case in Graves murder trial Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:11 CDT
The state has rested its case in the murder trial of Paul David Graves Jr., accused of fatally shooting his younger brother.

Gulfport's Brittney Reese finishes second in Stockholm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:31 CDT
U.S. Olympic Trials champion Brittney Reese of Gulfport finished second in the long jump Tuesday at the DN Galan in Stockholm, Sweden. It was held at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.

Dolly becomes hurricane, set to hit Tex-Mex border Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45 CDT
Rain started to fall along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Dolly - upgraded in force from a tropical storm - closed in on towns straddling the Texas-Mexico border.

Gautier police searching for kidnapping, armed robbery suspect Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:43 CDT
A search was under way today for a man considered armed and dangerous and wanted in a weekend kidnapping and armed robbery.

Mistrial denied in murder case Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:23 CDT
Circuit Judge Roger Clark this afternoon denied a motion for a mistrial in a murder case that accuses Paul David Graves Jr. in his brother's slaying.

Bay Village tabled again Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:38 CDT
For a moment today it looked like the controversial Bay Village mixed-use project on Pass Road would pass the Biloxi City Council.

Detective: Dope buyer was witness Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
A former Moss Point police detective testified Wednesday that a witness fingered Nathaniel Coleman as the man who shot and killed Nalder Worthy outside the Lil' Super convenience store on Mississippi 63 in July 2005.

Casino debate revived Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's letter to the Mississippi Gaming Commission is stirring debate over last week's decision to deny the South Beach Casino.

2 arrested in beer-bottle attack Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested late Tuesday for an attack that occurred when two other men were struck in the head with a beer bottle.

Gulfport suspect in Slidell custody Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
A Gulfport man was held in Slidell on a kidnapping charge, accused of assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Gulfport and forcing her to leave the state with him, local police said.

Leach's second conviction same as the first Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
For a second time, former Jackson County supervisor Frank Leach has been convicted of disorderly conduct in connection with his 2006 arrest at a Cruisin' the Coast event in Ocean Springs.

Jourdan River Resort delayed Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
The Board of Supervisors again delayed action Wednesday on a proposal to build a multi-million dollar Jourdan River condominium development that has encountered opposition from neighboring landowners.

Board votes for trial Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
The Board of Aldermen decided it would rather go to trial with its former utility company than discuss settlement terms in open session.

'Star' finalist has Biloxi ties Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Biloxi High School graduates might want to set aside time Sunday night to watch one of their own on national television.

Saucier meth lab shut down Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
A Saucier man is out of jail on bond, accused of manufacturing methamphetamine in his home.

Meth ingredients found in stop Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
A narcotics investigation and a traffic stop of a pickup led agents to chemicals used to make methamphetamine, said Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara.

Seniors get evacuation help Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
HANCOCK COUNTY - A group of senior citizens received comforting news this week during a meeting of TRIAD.

Chaney's plan gets cash Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney's office soon will start a program expected to result in stronger homes and insurance discounts for property owners who meet the standards.

16 honored for tree preservation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Respect for trees and their vital role in post-Katrina recovery was highlighted Wednesday night when the Mississippi Urban Forest Council honored 16 South Mississippi individuals, organizations and companies. The awards were presented in Hattiesburg during the Mississippi Green Infrastructure and Urban Forest Conference.

Murder case going to jury Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
A man on trial for the murder of his brother told jurors his brother is the one who had the gun and it went off during an argument.

Armed man sought in kidnapping Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
A search was under way Tuesday for a man considered armed and dangerous and wanted in a weekend kidnapping and armed robbery.

Police look into sexual assault Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Police are searching for a suspect in an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a 35-year-old woman Saturday night, Police Chief Sheila Smallman said Tuesday.

Witness: Brothers fought before fatal shooting Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:07 CDT
The Graves brothers of Monterey Drive didn't get along, according to witnesses who testified that they argued for hours before one of them was shot in the front yard of their Gulfport home.

Murder suspect drew attention Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Iva Bevill, a manager at Brown's Trailer Park in Gautier, said Tuesday that Rodney Lasseigne, a suspect in his mother's beating death, had acted in an odd manner last week.

Grains of Montana restaurant opens Sunday in Biloxi Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:20 CDT
When Grains of Montana opens Sunday it will be the fourth of the company's franchises in the country but it has already generated a lot of traffic.

Steak and Steak goes back to '60s Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:07 CDT
Hundreds gathered in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast at the IP Casino on Tuesday for the 17th annual Steak & Stake Kaleidoscope of Talent dinner and silent auction.

Growing costs sank ship Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Growing costs and vulnerability to anti-ship missiles sank the Navy's once-heralded "stealth destroyer," a highly advanced warship designed to slip close to the shore unnoticed and pummel targets with big guns boasting pinpoint accuracy.

Bishop executed Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Dale Leo Bishop has been executed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary for his role in the claw hammer killing of Marcus James Gentry.

N.O. police misconduct on agenda Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
The New Orleans City Council criminal justice committee will meet today to discuss allegations of police misconduct.

Navy scraps newest destroyer Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
The Navy has decided to scrap its newest destroyer after the first two are built in shipyards in Mississippi and Maine, Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday.

Clemency is Bishop's last chance at life Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Barring a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court or clemency from the governor, Dale Leo Bishop will be executed tonight for participating in the claw hammer beating death of one of his friends.

Teen arsonist going to prison Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
A teenager has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a fire that destroyed the old Hattiesburg High School in 2007.

AROUND THE REGION Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Former mayor loses appeal in state court

FEMA punts on post-storm housing Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:04 CDT
A year overdue, FEMA issued a draft disaster housing strategy Monday, which leaves it largely up to the next administration to figure out a way to avoid Hurricane Katrinalike problems that sent victims to toxic trailers.

Louisiana Marine killed in Iraq Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:04 CDT
A 28-year-old Marine Corps sergeant killed in Iraq by a sniper's bullet was to be buried Monday.

Supreme Court upholds woman's death sentence Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:04 CDT
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a woman sentenced to death for her role in the killing of two people.

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