Entertainment

Winfrey, Huffington launch new HuffPost section

Two of the most powerful women in U.S. media – Oprah Winfrey and Arianna Huffing ton – are joining forces.

On Nov. 1, the two launched “HuffPost OWN,” a new section on the Huffington Post website that will feature material from the Oprah Winfrey Network and Oprah.com. The new online destination will focus on lifestyle advice and personal inspiration. […]

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Ex-judge pleads guilty to rape charge

A former Wayne County Justice Court judge has pleaded guilty to a rape charge.

Billy T. Bonner entered the plea in Wayne County Circuit Court. Sentencing is scheduled for the March of 2013 term of court.
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Call for protest ignored as Bahamas honors Poitier

A bridge in the Bahamas was renamed Friday to honor Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, with no sign of any protests called for by an opposition politician.

Hundreds of spectators cheered as Poitier and Prime Minister Perry Christie arrived for the rechristening of the Paradise Island Bridge as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of Bahamian Independence. […]

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Hattiesburg murder suspect arrested in Ohio

A suspect wanted by police in Hattiesburg on a murder charge has been arrested in Lorain, Ohio.

The Hattiesburg American reports 37-year-old Tamira Peoples was arrested without incident at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Police say her 3-year-old son was with her.
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Woman charged with embezzlement

A 42-year-old woman has been charged with felony embezzlement after being accused of stealing money from a business in Columbus.

WTVA reports Columbus police arrested Amy Watts of West Point. Her bond was set at $2,500.

Police say Watts allegedly took cash from Title Cash on Highway 45 North. The case remains under investigation,
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Education

Meridian area rail history available in new book

Without railroads Meridian wouldn’t have a history, and these two men, and many more like them over the years, might have found themselves in completely different lines of work.

One of those is Charles “Skeeter” Lang, who turned 92 years old earlier this month. […]

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Foxx, Wonder among stars honoring Eddie Murphy

However riotous the Eddie Murphy stories from Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand, the highlight of Spike TV’s tribute to Eddie Murphy was the comedian’s duet with Stevie Wonder.

Murphy joined the subject of one of his most classic impressions for a rousing rendition of Wonder’s 1973 hit “Higher Ground” during the taping of the Spike TV special “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,” which is set to air Nov. 14. The Roots served as the house band. […]

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Weaver sentenced to 25 years for sex with boys

A former Boy Scouts of America volunteer has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison on two counts of having sex with boys.

Donnie Weaver of Okolona pleaded guilty on Nov. 7 in Lee County Circuit Court to two counts of sexual battery.

Authorities say the incidents occurred during camping trip during the summer of 2010.
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Obituaries

1 of first black graduates of AF Academy dies

One of the first African-American graduates of the Air Force Academy has died.

The academy says Charles Vernon Bush of the class of 1963 died Monday, Nov. 5, at his home in Lolo, Mont. His wife says he died at age 72 after suffering from colon cancer.
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Hudson, Spears, LL Cool J honor Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson embodied the look of one of her idols, Whitney Houston, during a tribute to the late singer put on by Grammy organizers.

Rocking a pompadour and glittery jacket reminiscent of Houston’s stage costumes from the 1980s, Hudson belted out a medley of Houston’s hits at the Nokia Theatre for “We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston,” which will air as a TV special tomorrow, Nov. 13.
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