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Florence, Mississippi is located in Rankin County. Zip codes in Florence, MS include 39073. More Florence information.

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In addition to the usual friendly faces in the lobby of Fitness Lady North in Ridgeland, you'll find a colorful art exhibit that will run through Dec.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Undocumented workers impact Mississippi's economy

A group of men headed to their cars at dusk after leaving the Jackson construction site where they work.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Florence man found dead in Hattiesburg

A University of Southern Mississippi student from Florence was found dead Sunday afternoon in Hattiesburg.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

WHLT-TV

Southern Miss Student Found Dead Sunday at Hattiesburg Residence

A University of Southern Mississippi student was found dead Sunday afternoon in Hattiesburg.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Rankin Ledger

College News

The Hinds Community College Development Foundation recognized its 2009-10 scholarship recipients, sponsors and honorees in luncheon programs held on the Raymond Campus.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

2 nabbed in Flowood on drug charges

Two metro-area men are facing drug charges today after allegedly attempting to sell approximately a half-pound of crack cocaine to undercover agents in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Flowood, according to Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Director Marshall Fisher.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Rankin Ledger

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A Florence-area road project that some public officials and residents expected would never come to fruition is quickly picking up momentum, with expectations for asphalt to begin being laid in about a month.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Centennial Celebration: Piney Woods celebrates past, looks to future

Senior Sidwell Mashile said he chose Piney Woods School because it would help him succeed in his future.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Student Printz

Bookstore contract shows discrepancy

Chance Johnson, junior construction engineering major from Florence, MIss., searches for his books earlier this semester at the campus Barnes and Noble book store.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

1st day at new camp: 10-pt.

For the first time in eight years, Brad Smith missed the opening morning of archery season to work.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Richland is county's most 'walkable' city

A new Web site examines the "walkability" of communities in the U.S., and Rankin County cities scored on the car-heavy side of the report.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

Canon City Daily Record Newspaper

Paint the Town in Florence this weekend

In the midst of fall, the town displays its color and history with exuberance. This week, the tradition continues when the Florence Art Guild sponsors its fifth annual Paint the Town art festival today and Saturday.

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Sun Oct 04, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Work aims to make road safer

More than a year after a fatal crash, a deadly hill in Madison County will be leveled A stretch of Old Rice Road known as 'thrill hill' will be closed for a week starting Monday as workers begin work.

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Wed Sep 16, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Fire leaves a Rankin County family homeless

A Rankin County family is homeless after a fire left their home in ruins Tuesday afternoon.

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Sun Sep 13, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Police, military personnel commemorate 9/11

Law enforcement, members of the military, and firefighters were invited to a luncheon in Florence to reflect on the eight years that have passed since September 11, 2001.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Byram OKs $4.4M budget

While Thursday night's meeting on Byram's budget was scheduled as a public hearing, the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve a $4.4 million spending plan and 30-mill tax rate.

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Tue Sep 08, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Byram's planned budget outlines its upcoming independence

Fully staffed police and street maintenance departments are among the services outlined in Byram's proposed $4.4 million budget for the coming fiscal year.

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Sun Sep 06, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Gas prices drop locally, nationally

It's Labor Day weekend, and gas prices aren't bad for a change. According to AAA last year at this time, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas hovered at $3.64 a gallon.

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Fri Sep 04, 2009

WKRG-TV Mobile

Father, Son Sentenced In Ala.a

A father and son from Tennessee have been sentenced to prison terms under plea agreements for the stabbing death of a Greenhill, Ala.

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Tue Sep 01, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Officials cut ribbon on two road projects

Bishop said the road was a priority because of its condition as well as the amount of vehicles that use the road, which serves as a connector from the Richland and Florence to Pearl.

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