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Road to be named for slain officer in Wayne County
A section of U.S. Highway 84 in Wayne County will be dedicated next week to a Waynesboro police officer who was killed on duty in 2005.
Trio charged with receiving drugs through the mail
Three men were arrested in Wayne County after allegedly participating in a mail-order drug incident.
Yes, it's true!A This week the cat nation celebrated the greatness of cat-hood. The official date was October 29.
Several local drug dealers are now behind bars facing numerous drug charges as a result of a combined multi-jurisdictional drug investigation.
Puppy mill operator facing misdemeanors
Local agencies are still reeling from the weekend discovery of a Jasper County puppy mill, that housed more than 40 malnourished dogs.
While the big game is in Waynesboro, West Jones and Wayne County high schools will be competing off the football field as well this week.
The 90th edition of the South Mississippi Fair kicks off Friday at the fairgrounds and, as always, there will be plenty of options for music fans during the nine-day event.
Slaying trial now set in March
WAYNESBORO, Miss. - Four people charged in the 2008 death of a Clara woman will stand trial in March.
Pecan Festival kicks off in Perry County
Gates open at 8 a.m. today for the 22nd annual Mississippi Pecan Festival near Richton.
Corporal Greg Crain demonstrates "Fatal Vision" glasses to Becca Gilbert and Jacob Fitzgerald on Tuesday during a Teen Driver Safety Awareness Program hosted by Riley Hospital.
Miss. gets $9M federal energy grant
Mississippi will receive $9.5 million in federal stimulus grant funding to support energy efficiency and conservation projects.
(3:45 p.m.) Former Petal police chief to replace Dubose
According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, Lee Shelbourn, who was police chief of the Petal Police Department up until July of this year is Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry's choice to replace current Meridian Police Chief Benny DuBose.
St. Paula s Chamber Music Series returns Thursday
The free concert will be held at 12:05 p.m. at the church, located at 1116 23rd Ave.
(4:25 p.m.) Barry to present police and fire chiefs
Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry said this afternoon she will present Lee Shelbourn and Anthony Clayton to the members of the Meridian City Council tomorrow evening as the new police chief and fire chief respectively.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris spoke to an audience of more than 200 military members, civilians and special guests during the POW/MIA and 9-11 Recognition Ceremony held at Naval Air Station Meridian on Friday.
(4:45 p.m.) Dubose out as MPD chief
Meridian Police Department Chief Benny Dubose said this afternoon he will resign from the police force on the request of Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry.
George County is joining other counties to form the Regional Railroad Authority of East Mississippi.
George County joins regional rail authority
The pound of heavy wheels may soon rumble across northern George County to the tune of the shrill wail of a train whistle.
Ole Miss junior Powe makes commitment to self, team
Jerrell Powe watched the NFL Draft play out this spring from his home in Waynesboro, Miss., where he waited for one of his best friends' name to be called.