Bailey News

By Brian Livingston blivingston@themeridianstar.com At about 11:45 a.m. the call went out to a structure fire located at 7979 Happy Hollow Road situated just off King Road in north-central Lauderdale County.

A fire in Lauderdale County Monday morning destroyed the dwelling on Happy Hollow Drive in Bailey.

The governor's office is expected to notify Medicaid providers of proposed budget cuts if a funding solution is not found for a $90 million dollar shortfall.

MOST WANTED: Deamarcus Addison Imagine someone breaks into your home. Invades your privacy, steals your valuables.

The East Mississippi Electric Power Association auditorium was filled with opponents and supporters of the widening of North Hills Street Monday, where a public hearing on the proposed project was held.

“If you can work out a way to make them feel a real part of this process, as open as transparent as possible ... it will mean a lot to the success of this person”

By Patsy R. Brumfield Daily Journal STARKVILLE - Many Mississippi State University alumni don't have a lot of confidence in the process to find a new president, leaders of the state Institutions of Higher ... via Djournal.com

“I cried all the way home when we took him to the train”

Tomorrow, a longtime Meridianite will mark a milestone birthday - Allie White, a devoted member of Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, will be 100 years old. via Meridian Star

“Any amount they could give me would help my granddaughter.”

By Brian Livingston Ruby Bailey of Marion knows there is someone out there with a golden heart but she can't quite get in touch with them. via Meridian Star

The Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk's Office issued the following marriage licenses the last two weeks: * Tito Turner, 35 and Marlo Sheree Edwards, 28 * Tadelra Aundra Molphus, 46, and Loucous Devosa ... via Meridian Star

“When these volunteer firefighters respond to a crisis, they put their health and lives on the line in service of their community. These first responders need the training and resources to effectively meet their challenges in the safest way.”

U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering announced Wednesday that four Homeland Security Operations and Safety Grants for first responders are headed to Lauderdale, Jefferson Davis, Smith, and Newton counties. via Meridian Star

Cellular South says it has added network infrastructure in central Mississippi to boost its coverage area. via WTOK-TV Meridian

The Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk's Office issued the following marriage licenses the last week: * Alfredo Roger Leal, 44, and Mirita Ebe D'Angelo, 52 * Gary Wright Pinter, 40, and Tammi Sue O'Bleness, 43 * ... via Meridian Star

“Across the state hospitals rely heavily on Medicaid funding. We hope the Mississippi Legislature and the Governor will address this important issue in the 2008 session.”

Nearly a quarter of Mississippi residents rely on Medicaid for their health care needs, and many of them take comfort in the law that requires hospitals to provide emergency room care to anyone regardless of ... via Meridian Star

“These two products are highly flammable.”

Allan Dover, of the Lauderdale County Fire Commission, stood on Hwy. 19 North Thursday morning peering at an 18-wheeler lying on its side and said, "This must be hazardous material day in Lauderdale County." ... via Meridian Star

“I am working to have three different plants for Lauderdale and Clarke counties from Tennessee to come, if I am elected”

When Eric Robinson decided not to run for the District 84 seat again in 2007, it meant east Mississippi stands to lose some seniority in that position. via WTOK-TV Meridian

“The biggest reasons are career advancement with better jobs and salaries.”

I read your editorial this morning regarding the construction of the Bailey building at 200 Renaissance in Ridgeland. via The Clarion-Ledger

“I learned my lesson the last time”

The highest court in Mississippi on Thursday told Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree to end the stall tactics and present his holdover department directors for a City Council vote. via Hattiesburg American

“No way am I blaming this all on the mayor. There is blame in the government - his side and our side - blame in the community and blame in the media.”

City Council President Kim Bradley said he changed his mind and voted to approve Frazier Bolton as police chief Tuesday because to do otherwise would usurp the mayor's right to name the candidate of his choice. via Hattiesburg American

“Previously, we'd been to homes in the Bailey community and in the Dalewood area.”

It's not bragging if you can back it up. Earlier Wednesday, Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun predicted if Christopher Stephens, one of two inmates who escaped from a Newton ... via Meridian Star