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Lawyer: Pardoned murderer 'not going' back to...
A Wyoming attorney representing a convicted murderer recently pardoned by Mississippi's outgoing governor says his client will not attend a Mississippi Supreme Court hearing this week on the constitutionality of his and some 200 other pardons.
Mississippi Valley State beats Alabama A&M 78-64
Terrence Joyner scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half and Mississippi Valley State defeated Alabama A&M 78-64 on Monday night. The Delta Devils (12-11, 11-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) shot 50 percent from the field (13 of 26) and outscored Alabama A&M 47-34 in the second half. It was a school record 11th straight win for the conference-leading Delta Devils.
Judge grants delay in Mississippi execution
STARKVILLE, Miss - A federal judge on Monday temporarily halted the scheduled execution of a convicted murderer in Mississippi in order to allow attorneys to argue whether the state has improperly kept him from getting a psychiatric evaluation. Edwin Hart Turner, 38, who was convicted of murdering two people during convenience store robberies in 1995, was set to die by lethal injection ...
Judge temporarily blocks Mississippi execution
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the execution of a Mississippi inmate who killed two men in a 1995 robbery spree. The man's attorneys sought the order, not arguing guilt or innocence, but that corrections officials prevented the inmate from getting medical tests that could prove he is mentally ill.
Mississippi science standards get C
HATTIESBURG - An educational research institute gives Mississippi a grade of C for what it describes as mediocre standards for teaching science in public schools.
Mississippi May Mandate Homeowner Insurance...
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he is working with legislators on a bill that would require insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who have strengthened homes against wind damage. State officials told the Sun Herald that they hope the …
Vanderbilt preview
On a day when Mississippi State honors National Women in Sports Day, the SEC s top two scorers collide Sunday...
Mississippi Outdoors: Feb. 4, 2012
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) is offering an online Boater Education Course.
Mississippi Valley State tops Alabama State 70-58
Kevin Burwell scored a career-high 23 points to lead Mississippi Valley State to its 10th consecutive victory, 70-58 over Alabama State on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game. The Delta Devils, once 1-11, are now 10-0 in the SWAC and 11-11 overall. In beating Alabama State (8-14, 5-5), the Delta Devils led the entire game.
Auburn falls to No. 22 Mississippi State, 91-88
Auburn enjoyed its best offensive game of the season against Mississippi State. The problem is it coincided with quite possibly the Tigers' worst defensive performance. The result was a 91-88 loss to the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs that had Auburn coach Tony Barbee hopeful and frustrated at the same time.
Moultrie, No. 22 Mississippi St beat Auburn 91-88
Arnett Moultrie scored 21 points, Renardo Sidney added 17 and No. 22 Mississippi State beat Auburn 91-88 on Saturday. Dee Bost hit three consecutive 3-pointers to open the second half, turning Mississippi State's 44-43 deficit into a 52-44 lead. The Bulldogs never trailed again, shooting 60.4 percent (29 of 48), including 63.2 percent (12 of 19) from 3-point range.
Man gets DUI between applying for, getting pardon
Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and parole officials said Saturday that they didn't know a man was charged with DUI after a fatal wreck that happened between the time he applied for a pardon and the time Barbour granted it.
George County officials to take oath Tuesday
A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday to swear in George County's newly elected and re-elected officials. Chancery Judge Jaye Bradley will administer the oath of office to 17 officials at the George County Courthouse.
Newly elected George County Sheriff Dean Howell...
While revelers are ushering in 2012 at midnight, a new sheriff will be taking over the George County Sheriff's Department. That's when newly elected Sheriff Dean Howell is scheduled to begin his new job.
Lucedale woman dies in George County wreck
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- A head-on crash on old Miss. 63 killed Nicole Cochran, 20, of Lucedale at 11 a.m. Saturday, said Master Sgt. Johnny Poulos of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Crash takes young life
Christmas Eve in George County was a deadly Saturday on Highway 63 when a 20-year-old lost her life.
Head-on crash kills woman
GEORGE COUNTY -- A woman is dead and a man in serious condition from a head-on collision Saturday on Old Mississippi 63, about 3 miles south of Lucedale, said Master Sgt. Johnny Poulos of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Trial in sheriff’s killing moved
GEORGE COUNTY -- The capital murder trial of two people accused in the July 21, 2010, killing of George County Sheriff Garry Welford is now scheduled for May in Adams County, according to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
20-year-old killed in George County collision
GEORGE COUNTY -- A woman was killed in a head-on collision this morning on Old Mississippi 63, about 3 miles south of Lucedale, said Master Sgt. Johnny Poulos of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Crime victims able to keep track of offenders
GEORGE COUNTY -- Crimes victims in George County now will have fast access to information about offenders’ release from jail, Sheriff Tony Keel said.
Program notifies George County crime victims when...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- George County crime victims now have access to custody information on criminals. The George County Sheriff's Department went live earlier this week with the Mississippi Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification Service program.
A.C. Hillman Highway dedicated in Lucedale...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- The A.C. Hillman Highway was dedicated in a ceremony attended by about 250 people Wednesday night at George County Middle School.
Barbour honored for work force training 'passion'
Gov. Haley Barbour is the first recipient of the George F. Walker Workforce Training Award.
WWII hero honored with highway dedication
Seventy years ago, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. A.C. Hillman remembers it well because he was there. He's a South Mississippian, and a man of great courage, who received a well deserved honor Wednesday. Patrice Clark reports from George County.
George County Circuit clerk, supervisors discuss...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- George County Circuit Clerk Chad Welford told supervisors Monday that the trial of Christopher Lee Baxter is estimated to cost the county between $50,000 and $70,000.
George County highway to be dedicated to Marine...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- Seventy years ago on Wednesday, A.C. Hillman was a 21-year-old Marine serving on the USS California anchored at Pearl Harbor.
George County men charged with manufacturing...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- Two George County men, Christopher Cauley, 36, and Donald Steven Tanner, 34, have been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, stated Sheriff John A. Keel in a news release.
Change of venue OK'd in George Co. murder trial
LUCEDALE - Christopher Lee Baxter will stand trial May 7 in Adams County for his alleged role in the death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford.
Man killed on Hwy 613 in George County
One man died Thanksgiving morning on Highway 613 in George County. The accident happened around 7:30am.
Tourism boss hopes to see boost from movie
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama’s tourist director, Lee Sentell, says he hopes the premiere of the George Lucas film about the Tuskegee Airmen on Jan. 20 will boost tourism at Moton Field in Tuskegee, where the pilots trained in World War II.
Portugal court refuses to send US fugitive home
A Portuguese court on Thursday denied a U.S. request for the extradition of captured American fugitive George Wright, who spent 41 years on the run in a journey that took him across three continents.
Elections 2011: Clerk predicts up to 47 percent of...
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- As many as 47 percent of George County's 14,700 voters may cast ballots in Tuesday's general election, said Chad Welford, circuit clerk.
Governor calling to urge storm preparation
Gov. Haley Barbour called more than 120,000 residents in seven Mississippi counties about the growing threat of tropical weather from Tropical Storm Lee. Governor Barbour began the callout around noon Friday to residents in George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Marion, Pearl River and Stone counties.
United Way helps the community's helpers
The United Way of Jackson and George Counties is helping the helpers. The organization awarded nearly $50,000 in community impact grants to non-profit agencies.
Trial in sheriff’s killing moved to 2012
GEORGE COUNTY -- The capital murder trial of two suspects in the July 21, 2010, killing of George County Sheriff Garry Welford are now scheduled to go to trial in September 2012, according to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
George County Sheriff's website back in operation
The George County Sheriff's Department website, which was recently hacked, is back in operation, said Duane Bowlin, chief deputy.
Birthing unit opens at George County
Mothers-to-be in George County no longer have to travel some 60 miles or more to give birth at a hospital.

  George County hospital now accepting new arrivals
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