News

Grandfather shoots pregnant teen in stomach; bond $90k

By Monica Land WARREN COUNTY – A grandfather charged with shooting a pregnant teenager in the stomach after she argued with his three granddaughter’s is being held on a $90,000 bond. Warren County Sheriff Martin […]

Education

Bill forces merger of Bolivar school districts

JACKSON – (AP) Some Mississippi senators want to cut the number of school districts in Bolivar County from the current six to either two or three. Senate Bill 2760 would require the state Board of […]

News

Tornado confirmed in Lamar County Friday

By Monica Land HATTIESBURG – Meteorologists are saying Friday saw at least 128 tornadoes across 12 states with 39 deaths being reported thus far. And those numbers, sources said, are likely to rise as more […]

News

1 killed, 1 injured when car lands upside down in pond

By Monica Land News Briefs From Across The State Beer cans found in vehicle Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in an accident that killed one man and injured another. Fifty-three-year old Kenneth […]

Business

Luvata announces expansion of operations in Grenada

From The Mississippi Link Newswire GRENADA – Officials from Luvata, a metal solutions manufacturing and engineering services company, have announced the company is expanding production capabilities at its Grenada aluminum production plant in order to […]

News

7 accused of money laundering in Mississippi

JACKSON – (AP) Federal authorities have accused seven people of participating in money laundering schemes that allegedly took place in central Mississippi. U.S. Attorney John Dowdy of Jackson said Friday that the charges stem from […]

Sports

Mississippi State beats Arkansas 79-59

STARKVILLE – Arnett Moultrie was throwing down alley-oop dunks. Dee Bost was draining jumpers and dishing out assists. Brian Bryant was slashing through the lane and finishing at the rim. It was a nearly perfect […]

Business

Former USDA employee gets time for stealing $500,000

From The Mississippi Link Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. – A former office manager has been sentenced to 89 months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Cynthia Cooley, of Hattiesburg, was given the sentence […]