Forest News

If you want to see one of the last great Mississippi blues men, then get your heine down to the Grey Eagle tonight to see T Model Ford.

Jones County Fire Coordinator Dan McKenna says there is no ban on outdoor burning for area residents, but advises everyone to use extreme caution.

The plan was in place. LaVadius Lyles was going to go Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi, wow coaches with his combination of true speed and shifty athleticism and by the time he got back home to Forest, Miss., the scholarship offers would be in hand.

Monday, 22 June 2009, 10:08 am Press Release: NZ Institute of Forestry Media Release The New Zealand Institute of Forestry Inc Forester of the Year Award for 2009 was presented jointly to George Asher of Turangi and Dr David Bergin of Rotorua at the Institute's annual conference in Nelson earlier this month.

After four years of displaying an unshakable work ethic and a commitment to academic excellence, Kyle Werner and Hannah Wang graduated on Saturday as Lake Forest High School's valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

The economy will keep more Americans at home this summer, but those who do travel will find big savings, including here in South Mississippi.

A A A In my last December article, I predicted some inevitable changes to take place with the new administration.

Homer Lee Wilkes, President Obama's choice to oversee the Forest Service, has withdrawn his nomination, saying it was a bad time to move his family to Washington.

I sat in the back. Not as far back as when I'm late for church, but far enough to be more of an observer than a participant this particular evening.

Meridian resident Daniel Crouch says that while he's been in Meridian for most of his life, he did move a few times growing up.

McNeer among top ambulance workers in U.S. By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com Laurel resident Stella McNeer is one of the American Ambulance Association's "Top 100 Frontline Ambulance Workers" in the nation for 2009-2010. In recognition of this honor McNeer, who works with AMR in Jackson, traveled to Washington May 3-6 to ...

Summer is almost here and tourism leaders are getting ready for the 2009 season.

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of Jay Jensen as USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment .

It's been a rough few years for the tourism industry. Katrina leveled hotels and casinos, giving tourists nowhere to vacation.

South Mississippi once boasted that more than 19 million people a year visited area attractions.

On Sunday night, 51 of the country's most beautiful women were on the Las Vegas Strip for the 2009 Miss USA pageant.

It's a problem that threatens thousands of South Mississippi homes each year. Wildfires can't always be prevented, but there are some things home owners can do to minimize the risk.

The Social Security Administration office for Rankin County residents has moved to Scott County.

The name of a man who drowned at Okatibbee Reservoir was released by authorities Tuesday.

Authorities say a Forest, Miss., man drowned at Okatibbee Reservoir last Sunday.