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Nichols Elementary Blue Ribbon celebration disrupted by protestors
Anger and frustration over the closing of Nichols Elementary School in Biloxi spilled over to a school celebration Friday morning. The Biloxi School District hosted the ceremony to honor Nichols for winning the National Blue Ribbon Award. More than a dozen protestors showed up to question why such a high-achieving school had to close this year. And they accused the district of being, in their words, hypocritical.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Man Arrested In Gulfport Slaying
Aubrey Allen Butler is charged with murder in the slaying of Gulfport businessman Joseph Craig Jr., police say.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
Senate urged to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Elated by a major court victory, gay-rights activists are stepping up pressure on Congress to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy this month. They want to avoid potentially lengthy appeals and...
Source: See Story at WDAM
 
Fire guts home in Soso
Soso firefighters were able to contain the blaze around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Source: See Story at WDAM
 
Gulfport rape suspect arrested in Mobile Co.
A Gulfport man wanted for a Friday morning rape has been apprehended in Mobile County, Alabama. Investigators have been looking for Russell Lee Stanley, 31, since just before 10am, when the rape was reported.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Family shocked by loved one's murder in Gulfport
A 55-year-old Gulfport businessman was shot to death Friday morning. It happened around 6am at a home on 5th Street, off Cowan Road. Doug Walker spoke with Joseph Craig, Junior's family members who are mourning the loss of a brother, father, and friend.
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Tupelo designated with entertainment district
Officials say the marketability of Elvis could play a major role in the district's success.
Source: See Story at WTVA
 
Panel's Report Doesn't Recommend Major School Mergers
A commission reviewing Mississippi's public school structure recommends that consolidation continue to be voluntary with the state providing some incentives to entice mergers.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
More time for response to immigrant suit in Miss.
A judge has given Singing River Hospital and one of its employees more time to respond to a federal lawsuit accusing them of conspiring with the Mississippi Department of Human Services to take a Mexican immigrant's child so a white family could adopt the girl.
Source: See Story at Sun Herald
 
High School Football: Week 4 previews
All kickoffs at 7:30 p.m. Check out our new High School sports website - NeMissPreps.com for scores and more!
Source: See Story at Daily Journal
 
UPDATE: Plantersville Middle School dismisses early
Plantersville Middle School will dismiss students at 2:15 today because of a town-wide water problem that has also affected the school.
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Microbes are eating BP oil without using up oxygen
Government scientists studying the BP disaster are reporting the best possible outcome: Microbes are consuming the oil in the Gulf without depleting the oxygen in the water and creating "dead zones" where fish cannot survive.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Turtle egg rescue at space center billed success
The unprecedented turtle rescue effort at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is winding down.
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Would you like 1 hump or 2 with your dinosaur?
The weird world of dinosaurs has just gotten a tad more bizarre. Scientists found a nearly complete fossil of a new dinosaur that sports a noticeable hump, maybe as possible advertising.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Study: Flamboyant male dancing attracts women best
John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study.
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Strengthening La Nina could mean more hurricanes
The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Mississippi Alligator Hunting Season Opens
Mississippi's alligator hunting season kicks off its sixth year at the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
Shipbuilders collect "tools" for schools
Hundreds of students can thank Northrop Grumman shipbuilders for giving them the tools they need to learn. The company recently held a "School Tools" drive where they collected more than 7,500 pencils, 4,000 pens, 7,000 packs of paper and other supplies such as glue, notebooks, markers and crayons.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Another High School Struck By Vandals
Vandals have again struck an area high school.
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Man who shared trailer where 4 died is jailed
A man who shared the trailer near Lake Charles where four people were killed over the weekend denied killing them as he was brought into the Calcasieu Parish jail before dawn Friday. A crime lab is going through evidence from his SUV, the sheriff said.
Source: See Story at Sun Herald
 
Humane Society, PetSmart host adoption weekend
The Humane Society of South Mississippi and PetSmart want to save 100 lives in three days during PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend September 10, 11 and 12 at PetSmart's Crossroads shopping center location in Gulfport.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Man arrested in Gulfport shooting
A 53-year-old Perkinston man has been arrested in the shooting death of a Gulfport businessman.
Source: See Story at Sun Herald
 
Man Sentenced To 50 Years In Girlfriend's Death
Jerry D. Van Wagoner is sentenced to 50 years in prison in connection with the 2009 death of his girlfriend, Crystal Brasher.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
Auburn's defense crucial in SEC opening victory
There's little doubt quarterback Cameron Newton is Auburn's superstar and the talk of the Southeastern Conference through two games, accounting for 563 total yards, seven touchdowns and multiple highlight-reel plays.
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More time given for response to immigrant's suit
Associated Press - September 10, 2010 2:54 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A judge has given Singing River Hospital more time to respond to a lawsuit accusing hospital workers of conspiring with...
Source: See Story at WDAM
 
Arrest made in Gulfport murder
Police have made an arrest in the murder of Gulfport businessman Joseph Craig, Junior.  Aubrey Allen Bulter of Perkinston is charged with one count of murder.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Entertainment district set for North Miss.
The state's second official entertainment district will be in Tupelo.
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Leflore Hospital Discrimination Suit Goes To Appeals Court
A federal appeals court will consider a discrimination lawsuit won by Greenwood Leflore Hospital in January.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
Mississippi releases school accountability ratings
According to the report, 51 percent of Mississippi's school districts are considered successful, but 21 percent are at risk of failing. 58 percent of individual schools are considered successful, up from 49 percent in 2009.
Source: See Story at WDAM
 
Columbus Soccer Park Plan Moving Forward
The newest version of Columbus' long-awaited soccer complex will debut Sept. 23 at the Columbus Municipal Complex.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
UPDATE: Public school panel's report doesn't recommend major mergers
The Commission on Educational Structure, chaired by Aubrey Patterson of Tupelo, issued its recommendations today regarding consolidation of school districts.
Source: See Story at Daily Journal
 
Man charged with child abuse after parents see daughter's tattoo
A Gautier man is charged with Felony Child Abuse after investigators say he gave a teenage girl a tattoo at his home. The girl's parents contacted authorities after their 14-year-old came home with a tattoo on her lower hip.
Source: See Story at WLOX
 
Biz Buzz Blog: First Friday & more
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann in Tupelo, new Italian restaurant and wine bar and Tupelo entertainment district announced. All this and more in Biz Buzz blog.
Source: See Story at Daily Journal
 
Feds: Drilling moratorium depends on industry
Associated Press - September 10, 2010 1:04 PM ET BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - A key U.S. government official says the moratorium on deepwater oil drilling likely won't be extended past Nov.
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Trial Date Set In Embezzlement Case
Former Pascagoula city court clerk Rhonda Diehl will stand trial Nov. 16 in connection with an embezzlement case.
Source: See Story at WAPT
 
New commander takes over at Seabee Base in Gulfport
There's a new man in charge at the Seabee Base in Gulfport. Capt. Lou Cariello of the Civil Engineer Corps became Commanding Officer of Naval Construction Battalion Center 20th Seabee Readiness Group during a Friday morning ceremony.
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Panel's report doesn't recommend major mergers
A commission reviewing Mississippi's public school structure has proposed steps to smooth the way for school districts to consolidate, but doesn't mandate any mergers.
Source: See Story at Sun Herald
 
Storm spotter class set Tuesday

If the sound of a tornado drill immediately gets your blood pumping, you might be a good candidate for the upcoming Basic Storm Spotter Class, presented by meteorologists with the National Weather Service.

The class, free of charge, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lafayette County Volunteer Fire Central Station. No registration is required. (September 10, 2010, Page 2A)

Source: See Story at Oxford Eagle
 
Section Of Maddox Road Closed Next Week
Maddox Road will be closed Monday through Wednesday between TV Road and South McRaven Road, Jackson officials say.
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PSC helps families keep lifeline

While having a phone helps families keep in touch or offers a chance to keep up with friends, it can also be a lifeline in times of an emergency or a crucial need when trying to look for a better job.

To keep everyone connected, the Mississippi Public Service Commission will be traveling around the state next week in recognition of National Lifeline Awareness Week, meeting with citizens to explain the Lifeline program which offers financial help to customers who are struggling to pay their phone bills. (September 10, 2010, Page 1A)

Source: See Story at Oxford Eagle
 
Obama Calls For Day Of Service On 9/11
President Barack Obama is asking the country to observe the Sept. 11 anniversary as a day of "service and remembrance." He says Americans should find a way to serve their fellow citizens and rekindle the spirit of unity and common purpose felt in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks.
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