Shaw News

Months of wrangling over proposals to bring a limited number of "Katrina cottages" to the city on a permanent basis ended Tuesday night when city leaders unanimously approved the measures.

They include the towns of Booneville, Drew, Durant, Enterprise, Forest and Shaw.

Mayor Frank Melton's supporters and detractors can agree on one thing - he's not above the law.

Picayune Memorial High School has a new band director. He is Tim Garrett, a native Mississippian who is coming to Picayune from Colorado.

A comedy. A mystery. A romance. The theme of the 32nd season of the University of Southern Mississippi's Southern Arena Theater is variety, with three plays in production of contrasting subject matter and tone.

At first encounter, the Department of Theater and Dance building on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi looks and feels like any other state-of-the-art campus building on a hot, summer day: ...

Saturdays, 9pm on WGBH 89.7 Hosted by Brendan Hogan , Blues on WGBH covers the rich legacy and living tradition of the blues.

William Carey University Community Dinner Theater will present 'Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming' through Saturday and Cole Porter's 'Red, Hot and Cole' July 8-19. Reservations are required and should be made ...

DeSoto YAHOO! Horn Lake honors harmonica master Horton Big Walter earns marker on Blues Trail Ask any blues fan about famed harmonica player Big Walter Horton, and the same thing is repeated over and over.

William Carey University Community Dinner Theater will present 'Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming,' today through June 28 and Cole Porter's 'Red, Hot and Cole' July 8-19. Reservations are required and should be ...

Southern Arena Theatre at the University of Southern Mississippi presents its 32nd season of repertory theater June 26-July 31, bringing another year of surprising and upbeat summer entertainment to the ...

Alexa bids adieu After 29 years in politics, McDonough eyes time with family By AMY SMITH and DAVID JACKSON Provincial Reporters Tue.

Despite rumors that Oxford will soon be getting its own Target store, it does not seem to be coming anytime soon.

Jackson - Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Thomas C. Meredith today announced the members of the Mississippi State University Search Advisory Committee.

Ocean Springs graduates took a step in their journey toward adulthood Tuesday as they accepted their diplomas and prepared to leave the place that was their "home" for the last four years.

Two suspects are in custody and two others are sought in connection with a home invasion-style armed robbery on Liz Circle.

JACKSON - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation will look into a shooting in which a Hinds Count deputy killed a man during an attempt to serve a lunacy affidavit. via Hattiesburg American

Women from different backgrounds, ages and walks of life were honored Wednesday at the third annual Celebration of Strong Women. via Hattiesburg American

“A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

Public school teachers voluntarily spend hundreds of dollars of their own money to buy classroom supplies and pay for incidentals for children in need. via The Clarion-Ledger

The Salvation Army of Jackson and George counties recently announced the selection of its 2008-2009 advisory council. via The Mississippi Press