Monroe County News

An elderly Monroe County man whose body was found Sunday by his sister died from heat stroke, the county's coroner said today.

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled Christopher Lashon Johnson can pursue a post-conviction claim in Monroe County Circuit Court.

A Columbus man drowned Saturday in the Buttahatchie River. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley says 28-year-old Juan Franco was pronounced dead after his body was recovered hear the Lawrence Bridge on the ...

By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON - The city of Amory can issue up to $5 million in bonds to allow a private company to make its own infrastructure improvements in an area it plans to ...

By Barbara Harrington Senior Writer ABERDEEN - A celebration of Monroe County is how Tony Green referred to Friday night's annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Seven people were arrested in four separate incidents last weekend by Monroe County Sheriff's deputies for allegedly making crystal meth.

The Shepherd's Hands' mission is to provide financial support to organizations that fulfill the purposes of Jesus Christ by providing food, shelter, training and other support services to women and children in ...

One of the main rights and duties of a citizen should be to have a basic understanding of government workings, especially the electoral process.

A native of Greenville, Blaylock has been affiliated with Health Managment Associates since 2001, most recently serving as the president and chief executive officer of Harton Regional Medical Center in ...

Caleb Huggins has joined the firm as a 3D artist. His responsibilities will include creating 3D animations, renderings and virtual tours.

It will be the biggest industrial investment ever for North Monroe County. EcoSteel Recycling, LLC has applied for environmental permits and announced plans to construct a steel recycling facility on about 80 ...

The special election will have incumbent alderman Cloyd Garth and Wiclhie Clay on the ballot.

Middleton is a seasoned newspaper professional having worked in many markets in the South as a reporter, editor and manager.

“The driver was consistently giving deputies false information about her identity”

A convicted felon from Aberdeen was arrested by Monroe County sheriff's deputies early this morning when they found she was driving with a handgun. via The Clarion-Ledger

“They've cooperated with the city every way possible to help market their operation”

The expansion will allow the company to handle raw materials for SeverCorr, the new steel mill in Columbus. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

“I want to thank everyone that worked hard to help me win and I look forward to serving the citizens and working with the board.”

Ballard beat his opponent, Steve Lance 976 votes to 181 votes. "I am honored that the citizens of Aberdeen have elected me to serve as their mayor," Ballard said. via Amory Advertiser

DJOURNAL.COM BLOG CENTER Here are blogs from the Daily Journal staff memebers and some readers. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

“Jeff brings experience as a news writer and a knowledge of Monroe County that we needed”

Clark will be covering a variety of subjects in Monroe County with an emphasis on Aberdeen. via Amory Advertiser

“I didn't know if the project would be completed or not”

He was surprised when he opened it and there was a book entitled, "Hamburger America, One Man's Cross-Country Odyssey to Find the Best Burgers in the Nation" by George Motz. via Djournal.com

“I've got good vibes about the program”

In an unprecedented move, the foundation supplied 110 seniors at AHS with a computer after having provided free wireless Internet access throughout the entire city, AmoryNet, to boost technology use. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal