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updated: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:14 am

Lorman News

Local news for Lorman, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jun 25 | WSB-AM Atlanta

Murder-For-Hire Trial: Closings

In the Fulton County trial of an Indian man accused of hiring a hit man to kill his black daughter-in-law, over a dozen witnesses--ranging from businessmen who've known Chiman Rai for years to jail inmates ...

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Slaying trial for former Alcorn prof Monday

A former math professor at Alcorn State University goes on trial Monday, charged with arranging the contract killing of his black daughter-in-law because she wasn't Indian.

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Sun May 18, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Sunday Morning with: George E. Ross, Ph.D., President, Alcorn State University, 57, Lorman

Tell us about your background and why you came to Alcorn. I have held senior leadership positions in both public and private institutions as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer, including my ... via The Clarion-Ledger

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Thu May 15, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Alcorn St. coach Shirley Walker fired

Alcorn State women's basketball coach Shirley Walker has been fired. Walker coached Alcorn State to nearly 500 wins and 11 Southwestern Athletic Conference title in 30 years in Lorman. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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Sun May 11, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Nursing students graduate from Alcorn

“This is a feeling of relief that you can't even imagine”

' Alcorn State University's 109 nursing students were proudly pinned Thursday afternoon, signifying their graduation from nursing school. via Natchez Democrat

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Fri May 09, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Smith hired as Alcorn basketball coach |

“I'm looking forward to the challenge.”

' Larry Smith was named as Alcorn State's new men's basketball coach at a press conference Thursday morning. via Natchez Democrat

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Thu May 01, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Drug charges dismissed

“It's just a minor set back for a major comeback”

' Drug charges against a teacher from Robert Lewis Middle School have been dismissed. via Natchez Democrat

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Tue Apr 29, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Alcorn building program could begin by fall

Decades-old dormitories at Alcorn State University will finally be replaced. The state College Board recently approved the school looking at private financing options for new residence halls on the Lorman ... via WREG-TV Memphis

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Sat Apr 19, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Glance at issues passed by Miss. lawmakers

Some issues that survived during the 2008 session of the Mississippi Legislature: SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR: PAROLE: Thousands of nonviolent offenders convicted after June 30, 1995, are eligible for parole ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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All that jazz: ASU draws big talent

“The festival has always been free in the 28 years that it's existed”

Alcorn State University's Jazz Festival, which takes place at the Vicksburg Convention Center Saturday, has grown over the years to become one of the state's premier jazz events. via The Clarion-Ledger

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Related Topix: Vicksburg, MS, Jazz, Roy Hargrove

Thu Apr 17, 2008

Laurel Leader-Call

First runner-up in Miss USA Pageant

“Holding the title of Miss Mississippi USA has opened so many doors”

Friday night about 10 p.m. local time was a history making moment for not only Ellisville's Leah Laviano, but for Ellisville and Jones County. via Laurel Leader-Call

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Related Topix: Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Gaming, Ellisville, MS, Jones County, MS, Jackson, MS

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Special Olympics in town

“Their families also have a chance to come out and celebrate with them.”

' Area Special Olympics athletes got the chance to show their stuff Friday afternoon at Natchez High School. via Natchez Democrat

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Related Topix: Biloxi, MS, Biloxi Metro

Sun Apr 13, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

A closed search still best option, university chief proclaims

VICKSBURG - The next president of Mississippi State University will be selected the way the last one was, because, says Commissioner of Higher Education Tom Meredith, the confidential search process, also used ... via The Clarion-Ledger

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Related Topix: Vicksburg, MS, Starkville, MS

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Hattiesburg American

USM set to receive $4 million

“They were determined to be very, very conservative on bonds this year. We'll do the best we can with what we've been given”

JACKSON - Lawmakers have approved millions of dollars in bond projects for Mississippi colleges and universities, but the amount is far short of what the schools originally requested. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Columbus, MS, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Mississippi, Mississippi Government

Thu Apr 10, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Mose Jefferson pleads not guilty

Mose Jefferson, the eldest brother of indicted U.S. Representative William Jefferson, has pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and money laundering in a sprawling investigation of corruption in the New ... via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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Related Topix: Jackson Metro, Jackson, MS

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Port Gibson burns

“We have a pretty good tourism industry here, but that is what we have left, our tourism”

' A proposal to develop U.S. 61 through the city Union forces declared was too beautiful to burn has some residents burning with anger. via Natchez Democrat

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Related Topix: Valley-Park, MS, Washington, MS, Port Gibson, MS

Sun Apr 06, 2008

WAPT-TV Jackson

Port Gibson Residents Protest Highway Plans

A proposal to widen U.S. Highway 61 through Port Gibson has some residents angry. via WAPT-TV Jackson

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Related Topix: Port Gibson, MS, Valley-Park, MS, Washington, MS

Sat Apr 05, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Work crew finds human remains near St. Francisville

This afternoon, a tree-trimming crew found the skeletal remains of a man who apparently ran his motorcycle off Highway 61 near St. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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Related Topix: Valley-Park, MS, Washington, MS

Thu Apr 03, 2008

The Tunica Times

Man charged in Saturday shooting

“At this point, the SO has no information on the suspect and we are asking anyone that may have been driving in that area and possibly witnessed this crime taking place to contact the TCSD with any information”

Man charged in Saturday shooting Peter Thomas 03.APR.08 Tunica County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the scene of a shooting at a popular local nightclub during the early morning hours on Saturday to ... via The Tunica Times

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Related Topix: Valley-Park, MS, Sarah, MS, Washington, MS, Tunica County, MS

Tue Apr 01, 2008

hosted The South Mississippi Sun Herald | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Around South Mississippi

State education chief will give lecture at USM

Hank Bounds, Mississippi's superintendent of education, will be the featured speaker for the Issues + Answers lecture at 7 p.m. April 3 in the auditorium of the Advanced Education Center on the Gulf Park campus of the University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach.

The lecture, presented by the Sun Herald and the Southern Mississippi College of Education and Psychology, will address the accomplishments and challenges facing public education in Mississippi. All Issues + Answers lectures are free and open to the public. Read more

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Biloxi, MS, Gulfport, MS, Biloxi Metro, Harrison County, MS

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