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Monticello News

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

3 hrs ago | The Clarion-Ledger

Excellence: Hard-charging cities honored

Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Bolton was this year's keynote speaker at the Mississippi Municipal League convention in Biloxi.

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Related Topix: Biloxi, MS, Mississippi, Biloxi Metro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bennie Thompson, Democrat, New Hebron, MS

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Chicken fertilizer at root of profits

It's a fertile world for Organic Growing Systems in Alpharetta. The newly formed company is cashing in on the rising price of synthetic fertilizer by specializing in reconstituted "chicken litter" as it's ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Neal sentenced to life without parole

UPDATE: Judge R.I. Pritchard has sentenced Howard Neal to life in prison without parole.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Lawrence County, MS

Thu Jun 12, 2008

WTOK-TV Meridian

Tuesday Storm Update

The National Weather Service sent a storm survey official to Lawrence County where a microburst occurred just one miles west of Monticello this past Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS

Sat Jun 07, 2008

WLBT-TV Jackson

Monticello Couple Killed in Crash

A Lawrence County couple was killed in a one car accident Friday night. Coroner Sidney Fortenberry said 38 year old Gordon Neal and his wife 34 year old Darlene Neal of Monticello died in that crash.

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS, Silver Creek, MS

Tue Jun 03, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Opportunity on the rise

A long-dormant Pearl River diversion plan now seeing new life represents an economic development opportunity not only for Lawrence County but the rest of Southwest Mississippi.

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Related Topix: Pearl River, MS, Lawrence County, MS

Sun May 25, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Atwood Music Festival

Top line: Monticello turns on the tap with the 34th annual Atwood Music Festival Memorial Day weekend.

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS, Kids, Family

Fri May 23, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Area daylily gardens open for visitors

The Hattiesburg Area Daylily Society will present its annual Open Garden Tours Saturday and Monday.

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Related Topix: Pearl River, MS, Sumrall, MS, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Home Gardening, Home

Wed May 21, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Weekend concert options excite music lovers

Concert fun grabs the Memorial Day weekend spotlight, with the Out of School Jam Fest, with music phenom Soulja Boy and more at JSU's Athletic and Assembly Center Saturday, and rap superstars Rick Ross and ...

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Related Topix: The Charlie Daniels Band, Country

Sun May 18, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Woman faces 30 years in sex abuse To Report

A mother accused of using her teenage daughter as a prostitute to finance her drug habit remains in jail more than a year after she was arrested in Lawrence County.

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS, Drugs, Brookhaven, MS

Tue Apr 29, 2008

WLBT-TV Jackson

Mother and Son Killed in Car Wreck

Lawrence County 04/24/08 Mother and Son Killed in Car Wreck A mother and her 7-year-old son were killed in a car accident near Monticello. via WLBT-TV Jackson

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS

Fri Apr 25, 2008

WLBT-TV Jackson

Mother Killed in Monticello Accident

A mother and her 7 year old son were killed in a car accident near Monticello. Lawrence County Sheriff Joel Thames says 28 year old Mandy Harvey had just picked up her son from baseball practice when a pick-up ... via WLBT-TV Jackson

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MS

Wed Apr 16, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Motel maid discovers meth

Pascagoula police arrested three men on charges of possession with the intent to distribute meth Sunday after the discovery of 24.5 grams of meth in a room the men had rented at the U.S. 90 Kings Inn Motel. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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Related Topix: Pascagoula, MS, Biloxi Metro, Jackson County, MS, Silver Creek, MS, Jayess, MS

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Gov. signs laws, stands firm on veto of deer bill

“I guess he meant what he said last year”

Criminal incident reports are now public record and terminally ill nonviolent inmates can be released, under bills Gov. via The Clarion-Ledger

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Related Topix: Canton, MS, Clarksdale, MS

Sat Mar 29, 2008

Picayune Item

House votes to force the hiring of a medical examiner

The Mississippi House is threatening to cut off funding for the state medical examiner's office unless it improves its standards. via Picayune Item

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Related Topix: Picayune, MS

Tue Mar 18, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Georgia-Pacific donates $10,000 to children's museum

Georgia-Pacific recently presented the Mississippi Children's Museum with a check for $10,000. Georgia-Pacific locations across the state came together to sponsor this project for children. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Bay Springs, MS, Gloster, MS, New Augusta, MS, Taylorsville, MS

Fri Feb 29, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Open government bills making progress

Bills that would remove some of the secrecy in Mississippi government overcame a major hurdle this week in the Legislature. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Covington County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Walls, MS

Mon Jan 28, 2008

The Daily Leader

Lawmakers learning ropes in House action

“That old suggestion is not going to go over real well with this current group of freshmen. We will have a myriad of questions, and we're gonna ask 'em. "Hopefully, the vets will take us seriously. But if they don't, we're still gonna ask”

The Mississippi Legislature saw the first bills of the session introduced last week and two area freshman representatives found out of how fast the House can deal with business, while a veteran senator was ... via The Daily Leader

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Related Topix: Perkinston, MS, Brookhaven, MS, Healthcare Law, Law

Thu Jan 24, 2008

The Daily Leader

Deputy avoids serious injuries in a.m. accident

“He's just got a goose egg over his left eye.”

A Lawrence County Sheriff's deputy had a close call while patrolling early Wednesday morning, said Sheriff Joel Thames. via The Daily Leader

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Wed Jan 16, 2008

The Daily Leader

Legislators ready for busy year

“I don't care if it's a Republican issue or a Democrat issue, everyone can make a stand”

There have been some early discussions about state legislation to place restrictions on cellular telephone usage while driving, with a possible emphasis on young motorists? Do you think such legislation is ... via The Daily Leader

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform

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