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7 hrs ago | WTOK-TV Meridian

Kemper Co. Retiree Remembered

Temp: 80.0 F Heat Index: 85 F Being her normal self, Juanice Evans is smiling, mingling with Kemper County residents, and snapping pictures at the Fourth of July ceremony at the courthouse square.

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Related Topix: US National Guard

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Meridian Star

Kemper Co. honors nation, veterans

The Kemper County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual July 4th Celebration and Veteran's Service today at the Kemper County Courthouse in DeKalb.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Miss. communities clamor for regional jails

There are 11 county/regional jails scattered around Mississippi. With them, the Mississippi Department of Corrections has created its own cottage industry.

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Related Topix: Chickasaw County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Greene County, MS, Rankin County, MS

Thu Jun 25, 2009

WTOK

Farming Partnership Protecting Waterways

Efforts are being made to help protect area rivers, lakes, and streams from pollution that originates at chicken farms.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Lauderdale County, MS, Chunky, MS

Sat Jun 13, 2009

Sunherald.com

Miss. Power's expedited approval process denied

The Mississippi Public Service Commission recently rejected Mississippi Power Co.'s request for an expedited approvals process for its proposed $2 billion coal burning plant, which would be built in Kemper County if the commission approves.

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Related Topix: Tax, Webb, MS

Sat May 30, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

New Center Opens in DeKalb

Revitalization is underway for the heart of Kemper County. Officials marked the grand opening of a new senior citizens center Wednesday.

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Thu May 28, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

Trio Charged in Dragging Assault

Three west Alabama residents have been charged in a dragging incident in east Mississippi.

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Related Topix: Scooba, MS

Wed May 20, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

NAACP Anniversary Series, Part 2

From the first NAACP branch in Mississippi that was chartered in 1918, Mississippi's conference has grown into one of the strongest state conferences of the organization in the nation.

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Related Topix: African-American, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Sat May 16, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Miss. energy climate ready for stimulus opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes $70 billion in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, $11 billion of which will modernize our nation's electric grid utilizing 'smart-grid' technology.

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Related Topix: Mississippi Government, Mississippi, Vicksburg, MS

Tue May 12, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

Former Gang Member Speaks to Students

Efforts are underway to address alleged gang activity in schools. Kemper County High School invited a former gang member to speak to students Tuesday.

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Wed May 06, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Woman loses appeal in DUI fatal case

The state Court of Appeals has upheld a Kemper County woman's six-year sentence for DUI manslaughter in a 2006 fatal accident.

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Tue May 05, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

PSC Holds Hearing on Power Plant Filings

The Mississippi Public Service Commission will hire two consultants as it prepares to decide the fate of a planned $2.2 billion power plant in Kemper County.

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Sun May 03, 2009

WLOX-TV Biloxi

PSC sets Tuesday hearing on Hood filing

Attorney General Jim Hood is seeking a detailed public disclosure of Mississippi Power Co.'s planned $2.2 billion power plant in Kemper County and utility regulators will hold a hearing Tuesday on the request.

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Sat May 02, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Hood wants to delay plant

State Attorney General Jim Hood is asking the Public Service Commission to delay approval of Mississippi Power Company's $2 billion coal burning plant in Kemper County until several legal questions he raised about the project are answered.

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Thu Apr 30, 2009

Meridian Star

(10:30 a.m.) Kemper murder

Wife arrested for murder of husband By Brian Livingston blivingston@themeridianstar.com A Kemper County woman was charged Wednesday in the Tuesday shooting death of her husband.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Wed Apr 29, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

Man Dies After Being Shot

A shooting Tuesday night in Kemper County has turned into a homicide case. The Kemper County Sheriff's Department says 52-year-old Earnest Johnson was found shot multiple times at his residence Tuesday evening, and his wife Minnie Johnson, called 911 and said she was the one who shot him.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Tue Apr 28, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

Kemper Co. Shooting

A shooting in Kemper County Tuesday night sent one man to the hospital. It happened on Fannie Jack Road off of Highway 39 about five miles North of DeKalb around 5:45 p.m. Officials believe the shooting stemmed from a domestic incident.

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Fri Apr 24, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Kemper Co. coal project 'costly'

I have contacted members of the Public Service Commission in reference to the proposed Kemper County lignite project.

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Wed Apr 15, 2009

Meridian Star

3 Things To Do Today

Gov. Phil Bryant will appear live via the Star Web cam at noon today at www.meridianstar.com. Click on the "Live Video" link.

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Mon Apr 13, 2009

WTOK-TV Meridian

Kemper County School Board Discusses Gang Concerns

Classes will resume Tuesday in Kemper County, following its Easter break. Due to concern about alleged violence at the high school, district officials say extra precautions will be taken.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

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