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Overnight Storm Spawns EF-1 Tornado In Scott County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado snapped trees and damaged a carport overnight in Scott County.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:52:22 CST

ACLU, Lesbian Student Fight To Reinstate Prom

The prom is off at a northern Mississippi school after a teenage lesbian demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend to the April 2 event.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:26 CST

I-55 Reopens 9 Hours After Tractor-Trailer Crash

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says Interstate 55 southbound has reopened, more than nine hours after a tractor-trailer crash.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:38 CST

Families Bid Farewell To Miss. Soldiers Headed To Afghanistan

Members of the 220th Financial Detachment head to Afghanistan for a one-year deployment.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:12:22 CST

Show Us Your Awesome Pets!

Think your pet is the best? Share your photos on u local.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:31:07 CST

Barbour Signs Bill For Partial Budget Restoration

Gov. Haley Barbour signs a bill that restores $82 million to the state budget.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:23 CST

Bouncer Loses Appeal Of Murder Conviction

The Mississippi Supreme Court rules that Danny Allen WestbrookÂ’s murder conviction will stand.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:52:52 CST

Miss. Denies Needless Institutionalization Of Kids

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health denies accusations included in a federal lawsuit that allege that it subjects troubled kids to needless institutionalization.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:33:45 CST

Mississippi Attorney Disbarred In Misconduct Case

Attorney James McIntyre is disbarred amid allegations he mixed his personal and business funds with the funds of his clients.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:31:40 CST

Open Meetings Bill Dies At Mississippi Capitol

A House chairman has killed a bill that was designed to strengthen Mississippi's Open Meetings laws.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:02 CST

Gandy Statue Unveiled At State Capitol

A bronze bust of former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Gandy honors her as the first woman in Mississippi to be elected state representative, state treasurer, insurance commissioner and lieutenant governor.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:24:39 CST

House Votes To Impeach US Judge From Louisiana

The House voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a U.S. district judge from Louisiana, who lawmakers said avoided likely criminal charges related to alleged payoffs in part because the statute of limitations expired.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:56 CST

18-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing 2 Cars From Dealership

Police arrest Marvin White at Canton High School and charge him in connection with the theft of two cars from Watson Quality Hyundai.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:08 CST

Plant Fire Under Investigation In Greenville

The state fire marshalÂ’s office is investigating a fire at the Platte Chemical Company.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:18 CST

B.B. King Museum Gets $200K Grant

The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretative Center receives a $200,000 grant from the Foundation for the Mid South.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:14:34 CST

Film Studio Planned For Canton

A new film studio will be built in Canton and could employ up to 250 workers.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:04:21 CST

Miss. Jury: Lawyers Committed Fraud In Lawsuit

A federal jury says two Mississippi lawyers committed fraud during asbestos litigation and they should pay Illinois Central Railroad Company $430,000 in damages.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:03:27 CST

Gulfport Seeks Part-Time Firefighters

The city of Gulfport is looking for a part-time firefighter to compensate for cutting out overtime for full-time firefighters.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:34:24 CST