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- Boil Water Notice
The town of Scooba has issued a boil water advisory until further notice. - Park Entrance Closed Saturday Morning
The main entrance to Bonita Lakes Park will be closed Saturday morning to accommodate the Sunfish Triathlon.
- Bally Asks to Enter Alabama Case
One of the leading manufacturers of gambling machines is trying to get involved in the legal battle over electronic bingo in Alabama.
- Do You Want to be a Millionaire?
You can qualify to be a contestant on the 10th anniversary edition of ABC's “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”
- McNair Taped Suicide Prevention PSA in April
Tennessee state officials say they had been preparing a youth suicide prevention public service announcement featuring Steve McNair, before he was shot and killed last week.
- Our Town, Neshoba County: Choctaw Culture on Display
The 60th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair got underway with the crowning of the Choctaw Indian Princess.
- Mississippi Guardsman Awarded Commendation Medal
A Mississippi Army National Guard has earned one of the state's highest honors for his actions off the battlefield.
- MSU Riley Center Reveals New Season
Blues legend B.B. King will kick-off the 2009-2010 season at the MSU Riley Center.
- NAS Trains with Mock Disaster
As part of a disaster training drill Wednesday, a military jet went down near Joe Williams Field in Kemper County.
- Victims' Families Draw Strength from Each Other
The most violent workplace shooting in Lauderdale County's history was remembered Wednesday, along with the victims' families who are still trying to recover from the pain and loss.
- Officials Say Bridge Work Progressing
Lauderdale County is working to upgrade some of its most deficient bridges.
- Stonewall Man Charged
A Clarke County man has been charged with possession of child pornography.
- MDOT Director Advocates Higher Gas Tax
The state's top transportation official says Mississippi's gasoline tax is insufficient.
- McCoy: "No Resolution on PSC Staff"
House Speaker Billy McCoy says Mississippi lawmakers are nowhere close to agreeing on budgets for the state's utility regulators.
- New Mayor, Aldermen Meet in Philadelphia
Newly-elected Mayor James Young didn't waste any time getting right down to business at his first board of aldermen meeting in Philadelphia.
- Police Confirm Murder-Suicide in McNair Case
Nashville police have confirmed ex-NFL star Steve McNair's girlfriend killed him before shooting herself.
- Shriners Dealing with Budget Issues
As the endowment for Shriners hospitals shrivels, the fraternal group faces a serious decision, whether to close six of its hospitals, including Shreveport.
- Barbour Calls Special Session
Gov. Haley Barbour has called a special session so Mississippi lawmakers can finish budgets for state utility regulators.
- McAllister Steps in for Boys and Girls Club
Officials with the Boys and Girls Club confirmed Tuesday evening that NFL running back Deuce McAllister will speak at its Celebration of Excellence in Meridian Thursday.
- EEE Surfaces in East Mississippi
Mississippi's first case of the year of a dangerous virus for both horses and humans has surfaced in the eastern part of the state.
- Handy Hardware Project in Motion
The Lauderdale County board of supervisors has given its approval for work to proceed on Handy Hardware's distribution center at the I-20/59 Industrial Park.
- Barry Appointments
At her first council meeting, Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry appointed a new chief administrative officer and a new city attorney.
- Supervisors Hire E911 Director
Lauderdale County supervisors have hired a new E911 director.
- Fall Semester Coming Fast
Summer may be in full swing right now, but fall classes are set to get underway next month at Meridian Community College.
- Abandoned House Burns
A fire Tuesday afternoon in Meridian destroyed an abandoned house and threatened another structure.
- Alabama Pre-K Program Grows
More Alabama classrooms are getting grants to offer the state's First Class Pre-K program.
- Festivities to Honor New MVSU President
Mississippi Valley State University will celebrate its first female president and raise money for scholarships during an inauguration weekend Sept. 10-13.
- Former Melton Bodyguard Faces Sentencing
A Sept. 4 sentencing date has been set in federal court for late Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's ex-bodyguard, Marcus Wright.
- Beach Tag Most Popular in Alabama
Alabama's new beach license plate is outselling the state's "God Bless America" car tag by a 3-to-1 margin.
- School Fire Update
The case of three juveniles charged with arson at Parkview Elementary is expected to go before a youth court judge this month.
- Kidnapping Arrests Update
The case of four suspects in a kidnapping case in Wayne County is expected to go before a grand jury.
- Gas Prices Down
Drivers who traveled by cars, trucks, SUVs, and RVs for the July 4th weekend enjoyed considerably lower gas prices.
- McNair's Girlfriend Bought Gun Thursday
Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death.
- Healing Focus of Reconciliation Week
A special week of remembering is underway for the victims of the Lockheed shooting Lauderdale County in 2003.
- Boys and Girls Club Searches for Alternate Speaker
The death of retired NFL quarterback Steve McNair has an immediate local impact since he was to headline a fundraiser in Meridian this week.
- New Mayor on the Job
Monday marked the first official day of work for newly-elected mayors in Mississippi, including Meridian's Cheri Barry.
- Dry Conditions Impact Crops
Mississippi farmers saw vital planting time washed away by persistent spring showers and now they're in desperate need of rain.
- Black Mayors Conference Postponed
The recession is causing organizers to delay a three-day conference designed to give black mayors from six southern states a chance to discuss economic development and the federal stimulus program.
- Budget Battle Costs Taxpayers
The extended battle over the state budget cost taxpayers additional dollars as lawmakers and the governor pushed decisions to the final hours.
- Public Memorial Scheduled for McNair
A public memorial for former NFL quarterback Steve McNair is scheduled for Thursday in Nashville.
- Special Session / PSC Budget
Recently dozens of workers with the Mississippi Public Service Commission were laid off. In light of this, state lawmakers say the issue that caused this will likely soon be resolved. - Philadelphia Mayor Makes Plans
Monday marks the first official day on the job for the newly elected mayor of Philadelphia. With his first meeting with the Board of Alderman set for Tuesday, Mayor James Young says he's preparing to request some changes.
- Fourth of July Traffic
The highways and interstate were packed this Fourth of July weekend as many people hit the road for the holiday.
- Kemper Co. Retiree Remembered
It was the last Fourth of July Celebration for a woman who has been a big part of the Kemper County community for over 20 years. Many say she will be missed.
- Sunday Severe Weather Reports
Here is a summary of some of the severe weather reports from Sunday afternoon's thunderstorms.
- Alabama Fireworks Injuries
Fireworks festivities from the Fourth of July weekend resulted in some injuries.
- McNair Death Ruled a Homicide
Nashville authorities have released new details in the Steve McNair investigation.
- Member of Tuskegee Airmen Dies
H.M. Cummings, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and crew, has died.
- Scrushy Responds To Allegations
Former HealthSouth Corporation chief Richard Scrushy says allegations he has hidden his assets to avoid collection are "outrageous and ridiculous."
- McNair Family Statement
The McNair family released a statement following the death of Steve McNair
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