Richland News

A wanted member of the Simon City Royal street gang made his initial appearance in court Wednesday.

A wanted member of the Simon City Royal street gang made his initial appearance in court Wednesday.

The symbol for the Simon City Royals street gang believed to be operating in Richland is a cross with two swords.

A Jackson man has pleaded guilty to a DUI-related car wreck that claimed the life of his 15-year-old passenger in June 2007.

JACKSON - Nine people were arraigned today in Richland on multiple felony counts, accused of being members of the Chicago-based street gang Simon City Royals and performing a "beat down" on three men last ...

The so-called 'Queen Bee' of a local street gang has surrendered to police, giving city leaders hope they have begun to eliminate the Chicago-based group from a mobile home park.

Eight people will be arraigned Wednesday morning in Richland on multiple felony counts, accused of being members of the Chicago-based street gang Simon City Royals and performing a "beat down" on three men last ...

A Jackson man has been sentenced for the death of a teenager in a fatal DUI-related accident in 2007.

Construction work on the Stack, one of the state's busiest interchanges, is expected to be finished later this month or in early August.

Special to Rankin Ledger The Rankin County Harrison White VFW Post No. 5048 in Florence will host a 4th of July celebration Friday to honor veterans, those serving now and those who served in the past.

Mayor: Two Lake plan is 'dead' Developer vows to push on despite opposition By Mark F. Bonner mark.bonner@rankinledger.com And Heather Civil heather.civil@jackson.gannett.com Despite gaining the support of the ...

Wildlife officials said that at least one illegally sold wild animal was returned to a Richland store.

There is a new "Main Street" in south Mississippi. Actually it's an old road with a new purpose.

A controversial and costly flood control plan for the Pearl River gained Hinds County supervisors' support Monday.

Q: I read your article recently on the subject of recycling. My question is, does that apply to the Florence area also? I read your section everyday.

A Richland pet store owner could face more than $50,000 in fines after being caught this week selling native Mississippi wildlife such as alligators, soft-shell turtles and flying squirrels.

A Richland pet store owner who lives in Poplarville was charged with selling wild animals as pets without a permit and for selling alligators.

A Poplarville man accused of selling wild animals out of a Richland pet store faces more than $50,000 in fines.

Dr. Phil Broome, director of admissions and records, announces there are 125 students listed on Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Simpson County Center honor roll for the spring semester.

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dear of Florence announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Brooke Dear, to Thomas Mark Vincent II, son of Mrs.