Belzoni News

By LISA McNEECE Four men were arrested and others are being sought on forgery charges after a manhunt Monday afternoon.

Seven people associated with a medical clinic have been indicted for alleged Medicaid and Medicare fraud, and federal authorities seized millions of dollars in cash and property in Mississippi and Texas, court records said.

The Queen of Blues has to look good at all times. That means perfect makeup, hair, eyelashes and fingernails.

By Jeannetta Edwards Daily Times Leader Belzoni, Mississippi might be considered a "one-horse town" ... if they had a horse.

WCSD seeks grant for auditorium The Webster Progress-Times A local architectural firm is applying for a historical grant on behalf of the Webster County School District.

'Trumpets and Daggers' is what I call one of the more unusual plant combinations we've created at Mississippi State University's Truck Crops Experiment Station.

Soybean farmer Mason Dunn uses an irrigation system that recycles leftover water in an effort to conserve water, a precious commodity in the Delta region.

August and September brings a cavalcade of activities for blues fans. From a rare Pinetop Perkins appearance, to a Chicago blues challenge and classic record reissues, blues lovers can enjoy a blues blowout over the coming weeks.

A trial date has been set for one of two jurors charged with perjury in the 2008 murder trial of Curtis Giovanni Flowers.

WINONA, Miss. - Mary Purnell, one of two jurors charged with perjury during the 2008 murder trial of Curtis Giovanni Flowers, is scheduled to go to trial Nov.

THE INVESTIGATION INTO A HUMPHREYS COUNTY HOMICIDE Has BEEN HELPED THANKS TO WITNESSES COMING FORWARD AND ASSISTING AUTHORITIES.

TUESDAY IS NOW THE EXPECTED COURT DATE FOR AN ACCUSED KILLER. MELVIN TYRONE THORNTON, ORIGINALLY OF BELZONI BUT NOW LIVING IN GULFPORT, SITS INSIDE THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY JAIL MONDAY.

About 75 employees who worked at a Verona factory can apply for government-sponsored retraining and possibly a two-year salary supplement, the U.S. Department of Labor announced in a release.

About 75 employees who worked at a Verona factory can apply for government-sponsored retraining and possibly a two-year salary supplement, the U.S. Department of Labor announced in a release.

Cellular South has expanded its 3G high-speed mobile broadband data services to consumers and business customers in 15 counties and 60 cities in the Mississippi Delta.

Cellular South, a leader in wireless solutions and innovation, today announced availability of its third-generation 3G high-speed mobile broadband data services to consumers and business customers in 15 counties and 60 cities in the Mississippi Delta.

By JOEL McNEECE The Bruce Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously granted a "blanket variance" to clear the path for a Subway restaurant to open in Bruce at a hearing Tuesday night at Bruce City Hall.

Kathryn Donahoo was recently promoted to assistant vice president and loan officer in the Belzoni office.

Mikki Smith was recently promoted to assistant vice president in the Byram office.

It's easy to love Shasta daisies, but when they look like shredded coconut on top of round cupcakes, they seem good enough to eat.