Foreclosure filings jump in Miss.

Although Mississippi has avoided the crux of the national housing crisis, the number of properties targeted by foreclosure filings in 2010 jumped more than twofold from two years ago, a national tracking firm said Thursday.

House hearing focuses on sex education

By the time Lori Roberts was 18, she had given birth to three children, but she believes her choices about sex would have been different if she had learned about the subject in school.

Cooper Tire to expand Tupelo plant

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has announced a $9 million expansion at its Tupelo plant. The expansion will add 35 new jobs.

Alabama men beat South Carolina

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– The University of Alabama men’s basketball team won its Southeastern Conference home opener Wednesday night with a 57-47 victory against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

Auditor demands $292,000 from ex-Panola County administrator

State Auditor Stacy Pickering says an alleged deception by a former, longtime county administrator could only have been done by someone who “knew the system.”

Whiskey rebellion: Fayette, Ala., liquor tax draws complaints

Leaders in a west Alabama town are deciding what to do about complaints that liquor taxes in the formerly dry city are now too high.

ICCE basketball beats Central Academy

Necessity was the mother of clean roads Tuesday as Immanuel Christian swept a basketball doubleheader at home against Central Academy, while other Golden Triangle schools delayed, canceled, or rescheduled prep sports events due to weather-related issues.

Runoff in north Miss. transportation commissioner race

Despite the chilly weather, voters turned out Tuesday, sending transportation commissioner candidates Mike Tagert and John Caldwell Sr. to a runoff election. While Caldwell was the top vote-getter, Tagert, of Starkville, won the vast majority of votes in the Golden Triangle.

More closures announced as cold’s grip continues

The Monroe County School District and some other school districts in north Mississippi counties announced they would keep schools closed for a third day, as ice and slush remained on some roads and crippling cold moved in Tuesday night.

Hungry Auburn fans cause run on duck meat

Auburn fans in the Mobile area who wanted to chow down on duck meat while watching the Tigers defeat the Oregon Ducks for the national championship may have been out of luck. At least two stores sold out of duck meat Monday as fans were getting ready for the big game.

Weather, kindness allow fan to get ticket to Auburn game

Dial Gibbs, an 81-year-old Auburn resident, had almost given up hope Saturday afternoon. He was alone in Phoenix without the $995 ticket he purchased to the BCS National Championship game.

Low voter turnout as election competes with weather

The special election for the state’s next Northern District Transportation Commissioner was on for today, despite concerns about icy roads. “Now we just need voters,” one circuit clerk said.

Caledonia High’s Van Someren combines strength, skill

Kye Van Someren is trying to build his brawn to go with his brain on the soccer field. That’s because the Caledonia High School defender sees the game as a full-contact sport.

Van Someren stands above the other soccer players at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, and he’s working on his upper body strength as a tool for his playing prowess.

Nichols’ return to Hebron Christian boosts girls basketball team

Returning to the Hebron Christian girls basketball team wasn’t a difficult time for junior post player Tori Nichols.

But the addition of the 6-foot-3 inside shooter has made all the difference in the Lady Eagles’ offense.

Area continues thaw, but crippling cold expected tonight

Some north Mississippi schools remained closed today and more crippling cold weather was expected tonight through the end of the week, as residents continued to dig out from under a winter storm that left up to 11 inches of snow Monday.

MDOT’s Brown says he’ll retire, cites health reasons

Larry “Butch” Brown says his health concern – not a string of controversies – was the major factor in his decision to retire as executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Photo Gallery: Snow photos from around the area

People all over the Golden Triangle are having fun on their snow day. Email your photos to [email protected].

Barbour: No delay for special elections

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he will not delay three special elections scheduled for Tuesday.

Hazardous driving conditions in north Miss.

Hazardous driving conditions are being reported in parts of north Mississippi after a storm system moved through the state Sunday and into eastern parts of the country overnight.

Area dodges brunt of storm, but roads remain treacherous

A blast of winter weather gripped Columbus, coating the city and Lowndes County in about 3 inches of snow, sleet and freezing rain Sunday and today. Hundreds of businesses and schools in north Mississippi, including across the Golden Triangle, canceled classes today as the storm set in.