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Dead and dying horses found in Yazoo pasture
The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of several dead and malnourished horses near Bentonia.
Conn inducted as Home Builders Association of Mississippi secretary/treasurer
Lance Conn, a home builder from Columbus, was inducted as the 2012 secretary/treasurer of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi during ceremonies held as the fall board of directors meeting in Jackson.
Eight projects to lead oil spill restoration efforts
JACKSON — Citing “widespread and extensive” damage from the disastrous 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a group of state and federal environmental officials said Wednesday it’s important to begin restoration and listed eight proposed projects to kick off the effort.
Engineering experts hit safety culture in BP spill
WASHINGTON — BP and the oil industry drilling in the Gulf of Mexico lacked the proper safety attitude to handle the large risks of deep-water drilling, leading to the many bad decisions behind the nation’s worst offshore spill, a panel of expert engineers said Wednesday.
Aberdeen superintendent fired
ABERDEEN — Aberdeen school board members voted to fire their top educator Monday night. The school board dismissed Chester Leigh in executive session during their regular meeting on Monday.
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry sells for $115 million
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection fetched a record-setting $115 million — including more than $11.8 million for a pearl necklace and more than $8.8 million for a diamond ring given to her by Richard Burton — at an auction of gems and other memorabilia amassed by the late actress.
AG Holder vows to enforce civil rights protections
AUSTIN, Texas — Attorney General Eric Holder vowed Tuesday to fully enforce civil rights protections in next year’s elections amid a flurry of activity by states to redraw political boundaries and impose requirements that could reduce voting by minorities who enthusiastically supported Barack Obama in the 2008 election.
Mississippi congressional redistricting case moves ahead
JACKSON– Republicans and Democrats continue to fight over moving Adams and Wilkinson counties in southwest Mississippi from the 3rd Congressional District to the 2nd.
Commission to release Miss. PERS recommendations
JACKSON — A report being released today could recommend a three-year elimination of cost-of-living increases for Mississippi government retirees and a long-term change in the pension rules for new hires, according to a nonvoting member of the group that produced the document.
State man gets six years for bondage sex death
BAY ST. LOUIS — A truck driver claims his prostitute fiancee suffocated as they celebrated their engagement with a meth and bondage sex party. Then he drove from California to Mississippi with the corpse in the cab of his 18-wheeler and set fire to the truck — with himself and the body inside.
Analysis: Where does the money go?
JACKSON — Where does the money go?
That’s the most recent question from the Mississippi Supreme Court in the legal dispute over fees paid to private attorneys hired by the attorney general to handle lawsuits for the state.
Vets to guide tours at Hattiesburg museum
HATTIESBURG — The Hattiesburg African American Military History Museum is offering a holiday open house and tours on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Albert King gets marker on Mississippi Blues Trail
INDIANOLA — The late guitarist and singer Albert King is being honored on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
A marker commemorating King’s career is being dedicated today.
Laurel bank employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
LAUREL — A Mississippi woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling thousands of dollars from the bank where she worked.
Report: Corporal punishment on decline at state schools
JACKSON — The use of corporal punishment appears to be declining at Mississippi public schools, according to a newspaper.
Carbon plant marks 20 years in Mississippi
PEARLINGTON — Granulated activated carbon used to purify water, air, food and medicines has been processed in south Mississippi and shipped around the world for two decades.
EMCC GED graduate: My mother was right
MAYHEW — A former “dummy” wised up this year.
Lloyd Watts, 27, of Starkville was one of 23 students to receive GED diplomas Dec. 6 at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus, and one of three recipients to address the crowd of family and friends.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
July 24, 2025
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