Richland News

MEDICARE EVALUATIONS: Annual enrollment for Medicare evaluations will take place at 9 a.m. at the Brandon Library.

Explain the Two Lakes concept to non-engineers. Floodwater flowing through the metro Jackson area, piles up against obstructions in its path.

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning for a Rankin County teacher accused of shoplifting in Floowood.

US 96.3 Country's toy drive, dubbed "Stuff the Semi," will be coming to Rankin County.

A Rankin County elected official is busted for shoplifting. 50 year old Bernadine Norsworthy has been charged with felony shoplifting.

Third District Rep. Gregg Harper will deliver Mississippi State's 2009 fall commencement address.

Third District Rep. Gregg Harper will deliver Mississippi State University's fall commencement address.

It's been 30 years since the Pearl River spilled its banks, causing the 1979 Easter flood in Jackson.

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Chat rooms, text messages, social networking sites and Skype are providing the technology predators use to lure children when their parents aren't watching, police said.

Don and Alicia Brock of Brandon announce the birth of a son, Tristen Brady Brock, on Sept.

Hinds Community College announced its students who earned the distinction of Who's Who Among American Community and Junior College Students, the 2009-2010 edition.

A new Web site examines the "walkability" of communities in the U.S., and Rankin County cities scored on the car-heavy side of the report.

Richland police have charged five men who are accused of breaking into 30 vehicles in one neighborhood.

While Thursday night's meeting on Byram's budget was scheduled as a public hearing, the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve a $4.4 million spending plan and 30-mill tax rate.

It's Labor Day weekend, and gas prices aren't bad for a change. According to AAA last year at this time, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas hovered at $3.64 a gallon.

Bishop said the road was a priority because of its condition as well as the amount of vehicles that use the road, which serves as a connector from the Richland and Florence to Pearl.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Reservoir Fire Department Combat Challenge Team will host a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at Applebee's Restaurant in Ridgeland.

The next Fun Friday for the Richland Community Dance Club is September 11th; featuring the swing music of the Mississippi All Star Band with David Shummer.

The next Fun Friday for the Richland Community Dance Club is September 11th; featuring the swing music of the Mississippi All Star Band with David Shummer.