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The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, and private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of ...

Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brown of Hattiesburg, MS, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Susan Brown, to Douglas Allen Clark, son of Mr.

Bobby Clark of Newton and Doug Hollingsworth of Decatur didn't win either round of the two-day Magnolia Crappie Club Mississippi Championship last weekend at Wolf Lake.

An industrial staple of Newton County has made changes to the way it operates. La-Z-Boy in Newton has removed its assembly line and replaced it with cellular manufacturing.

Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's summer youth employment program may be on shaky ground, but there are still jobs available in the metro area, especially for those who persevere, business leaders say.

The Webster Progress-Times City leaders, by a 4-1 vote, have authorized construction of an RV/camper park at Whites Creek Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arlington Bush of Laurel, MS, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcellyn Kathryn Ann Bush, to Mr.

Each of the four mayors of Newton County towns and cities signed the Army Community Covenant declaring their support for the soldiers of the 1-204th Air Defense Artillery Battalion who are being deployed to ...

The Mississippi Army National Guard will conduct two ceremonies next week, one to send off soldiers and the other to receive new equipment.

Another candidate has entered the race for a seat from the southern district on the state Supreme Court.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Davis of Terry announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Ann, to Mr. via Hattiesburg American

Ashley Henley is only 20 years old. She's a student at East Central Community College, a former Junior Miss, and currently holds the title of Miss Hospitality in Newton County. via Meridian Star

“Everyone who drove by thought there was a downtown event going on”

Just a few years ago, downtown Newton, Mississippi was all but empty. The vacant buildings up and down Main Street in the small town were so profuse and created such an eyesore that a group of locals decided to ... via Meridian Star

“General Freeman we now place in your hands the awesome responsibility of leading our National Guard”

Senators this morning confirmed a new leader for the Mississippi National Guard: Brig. via The Clarion-Ledger

“You can take it or leave or fix it”

JACKSON - Lawmakers missed a legislative deadline to pass a Medicaid bill that funded the program and eliminated the face-to-face meetings people must attend to keep the health coverage. via Hattiesburg American

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brannon of Hattiesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethanie Vermell Brannon, to Jared Paul Carrubba, son of Mr. via Hattiesburg American

“He said this is going to be a long-term project”

HICKORY - Missy Boyette tensed her shoulders as a gigantic crane unwedged the top half of her neighbor's tree from the second floor of her 19th century Victorian home. via The Clarion-Ledger

“At the end of the day, it is good to know that Community Bank builds trust relationships by being fair, honest and ethical to our customers and the community.”

Community Bank receives 2008 Integrity Award Community Bank was awarded one of three 2008 Integrity Awards by The Better Business Bureau of Mississippi and the Mississippi Business Journal Thursday, April 3. ... via Meridian Star

The true story of a group of brilliant MIT students who take Vegas casinos for millions by counting cards in blackjack is told in 21, opening today. via The Clarion-Ledger