Wednesday, August 10 2011 8:54 PM EDT2011-08-11 00:54:16 GMT
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department is turning to Facebook to fight crime. If you friend the department, you'll find the faces of wanted criminals. As Al Showers reports, the idea is to use the power of social media to put criminals behind bars.More >>
Saturday, July 23 2011 4:17 PM EDT2011-07-23 21:17:36 GMT
A man is behind bars after being accused of molesting his foster children. Officials say 47-year-old David Faulkner was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery of a juvenile, three counts of child molestation and two counts of directing a juvenile to commit the felony crime of sexual battery of a juvenile.More >>
Saturday, July 9 2011 10:35 PM EDT2011-07-10 02:35:04 GMT
Master Chef Whitney Miller was in Bay St. Louis Saturday at Up-town Interiors on Main Street for a book signing. She's promoting her new cook book "Hospitality, Simple Recipes With Southern Charm." The Poplarville native won the nationally televised show Master chef.More >>
Tuesday, May 31 2011 1:54 AM EDT2011-05-31 06:54:53 GMT
Extremely dry conditions across South Mississippi have prompted another coast county to issue a burn ban. Hancock County is the latest county to institute this ban.More >>
Thursday, April 21 2011 8:48 AM EDT2011-04-21 12:48:32 GMT
A bank robbery in Louisiana ended with a high speed chase and shoot-out in Pearl River County Wednesday morning. Authorities say Capital One Bank in Bogalusa is where it all started. It came to a conclusion on Highway 26 at an abandon grocery store and restaurant in the White Sand Community, just west of Poplarville.More >>
Thursday, March 31 2011 7:51 PM EDT2011-03-31 23:51:53 GMT
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teens in America, accounting for about 5,000 deaths a year. The Ford Motor Company hopes to reduce that number with a traveling training course. Thursday, the tour made a stop at Poplarville High School.More >>
Thursday, February 3 2011 7:00 PM EST2011-02-04 00:00:34 GMT
Attorney General Jim Hood is applauding a federal judge's order that Gulf Coast Claims Administrator Ken Feinberg stop saying he's working independently of BP. Now he's asking anyone with inside information on the claims process to contact his office.More >>
Saturday, January 29 2011 11:09 PM EST2011-01-30 04:09:18 GMT
Students at Pearl River Community College are seeing the Poplarville campus turn into a multi-million dollar construction zone. Several new buildings are going up and school officials say more projects are not far behind. Danielle Thomas has the story.More >>
Thursday, January 20 2011 8:23 PM EST2011-01-21 01:23:16 GMT
The latest candidate to officially throw his hat in the race for governor is from Poplarville. Hudson Holliday says he has the leadership needed to pull Mississippi from the bottom of many national lists, to the top.More >>
Friday, January 7 2011 11:20 AM EST2011-01-07 16:20:23 GMT
A Saucier man charged with stealing timber from 16th section land is now being sued by Mississippi. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said the state is trying to recoup money that should have gone to the Pearl River County and Poplarville school districts.More >>
Wednesday, January 5 2011 9:20 PM EST2011-01-06 02:20:10 GMT
Wednesday marked the dawn of a new era in politics for South Mississippi. Republican Steven Palazzo was sworn in as Mississippi's new 4th District congressman.More >>
Tuesday, January 4 2011 9:49 AM EST2011-01-04 14:49:27 GMT
There's still help for people looking to repair their hurricane-damaged homes. The Neighborhood Home Program is offering up to $75,000 to help people recover from Hurricane Katrina. But the time to get that help is quickly coming to a close.More >>
Friday, December 31 2010 9:30 AM EST2010-12-31 14:30:55 GMT
Fourth District Congressman Gene Taylor's time in Washington ends in just a few days when Congressman-elect Stephen Palazzo is sworn into office. Congressman Taylor sat down with Jeff Lawson to reflect on his 21 years in public office, and what the future holds for him personally.More >>
Friday, December 10 2010 12:57 PM EST2010-12-10 17:57:04 GMT
A woman who prepares tax returns in Pearl River County will spend the next three years in prison for preparing false tax returns. Carolyn Lilly of Carriere was sentenced this week to 36 months in prison, followed by one year supervised release. She must also immediately pay $250,000 in restitution.More >>
Thursday, November 25 2010 9:08 AM EST2010-11-25 14:08:08 GMT
Between traffic jams and airport security checks, holiday travel can be a hassle no matter how you do it. Elizabeth Vowell asked the experts for their best advice to make it a little easier.More >>
Tuesday, November 23 2010 8:52 PM EST2010-11-24 01:52:58 GMT
Housing advocates are urging people to take advantage of the new Neighborhood Home Program before time runs out. With the deadline approaching, several social service agencies are trying to reach thousands of people who either face obstacles in applying for the grant or don't think they qualify. For many, this program is their last chance to get funding for repairs.More >>
Tuesday, November 16 2010 12:34 PM EST2010-11-16 17:34:09 GMT
South Mississippians still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina are already lining up to apply for new federal housing assistance. Applications are due by January 31, 2011 and must be filed at a Neighborhood Home Program Outreach Center.More >>
Still undecided about who to vote for Tuesday? Visit our 2010 Election Center to learn more about the candidates, and hear where they stand on the issues most important to South Mississippians.More >>
Thursday, October 28 2010 12:16 PM EDT2010-10-28 16:16:30 GMT
Former U.S. Navy SEALs and patriotic supporters are pedaling their way across the country to raise awareness and funding for the Naval Special Warfare Foundation. The cross country bicycle ride began in Cornado, California and will end in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Jessica Bowman caught up with the team Tuesday in Poplarville as they made their way down Highway 26.More >>
Saturday, October 2 2010 11:46 AM EDT2010-10-02 15:46:13 GMT
A family attraction a few miles outside Poplarville wants to be educational, as well as fun. When BlueJack Ridge opens on Saturday visitors will notice instead of corn the staff grew Sudan grass this year.More >>
Sunday, September 26 2010 5:28 PM EDT2010-09-26 21:28:18 GMT
They dubbed her the "Pastry Princess." America's Master Chef winner Whitney Miller beat out thousands of other amateur cooks to take the crown on the FOX reality show.More >>
Thursday, September 16 2010 11:05 PM EDT2010-09-17 03:05:50 GMT
Good southern cooking catapulted a Poplarville native into the national spotlight. Whitney Miller, 22, won the title of America's MasterChef Wednesday night. The restaurant owner beat out thousands of other contestants by impressing celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey and other judges on the Fox reality show. People in her hometown told Danielle Thomas her story is an inspiration.More >>
Thursday, September 16 2010 12:30 PM EDT2010-09-16 16:30:07 GMT
A 23-year-old Poplarville business woman and USM student is the winner of the Fox reality show MasterChef. Whitney Miller and her family have known for months that she was the winner, but they couldn't tell anyone.More >>
Friday, September 10 2010 10:47 AM EDT2010-09-10 14:47:33 GMT
You can now see what grade your child's school district received on last year's state tests. In the latest Accountability Ratings, many school districts along the coast excelled or showed growth, while others are on the verge of failing.More >>
Friday, August 20 2010 5:20 AM EDT2010-08-20 09:20:33 GMT
Results of the MCT-2 and the high school Subject Area Tests were released Friday morning. The state standardized test scores will help determine each district's performance rating, ranging from Star to Failing. As Assignment Education Reporter Trang Pham-Bui tells us, Pass Christian, Long Beach, and several other local school districts are examples of academic excellence.More >>
Wednesday, August 18 2010 8:57 PM EDT2010-08-19 00:57:11 GMT
Classes aren't the only thing getting started this week for Pearl River Community College. The first signs of full Katrina recovery have also begun, five years after the storm.More >>
Friday, July 30 2010 6:23 AM EDT2010-07-30 11:23:30 GMT
If you go shopping today or tomorrow for back-to-school clothes, most likely you will be able to save on the sales tax. Mississippi's tax free holiday begins today and runs through Saturday. See if the items on your shopping list qualify.More >>
Monday, July 26 2010 11:03 AM EDT2010-07-26 16:03:56 GMT
Summer's winding down as the countdown to the school year begins. The countdown is also underway for the upcoming sales tax holiday. Shoppers are already out scoping items to bag for back-to-school bargains. As Krystal Allan reports, stores and shoppers are prepping for a busy weekend of business and buying.More >>
Wednesday, June 30 2010 6:15 PM EDT2010-06-30 23:15:23 GMT
A $5 million federal grant will Mississippi provide employment assistance for workers who are laid off because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The grant will be applied to George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties in Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, June 1 2010 11:09 AM EDT2010-06-01 16:09:12 GMT
It's election day for South Mississippi republicans to choose a congressional candidate to run against Gene Taylor in the November 2nd election. Early turnout is very light. The two names on GOP primary ballots are State Representative Steven Palazzo and Petal resident Joe Tegerdine.More >>
Tuesday, May 18 2010 6:34 PM EDT2010-05-18 23:34:16 GMT
Tuesday, the SBA is opening four Business Recovery Centers in South Mississippi to help small businesses and most private non-profit organizations affected by the Deepwater BP Oil Spill.More >>
Friday, May 14 2010 5:32 PM EDT2010-05-14 22:32:11 GMT
The U.S. Small Business Administration on Friday granted Mississippi's request for economic injury disaster loan assistance to help businesses on the Gulf coast recover from financial impacts of the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill.More >>
Tuesday, May 11 2010 7:55 PM EDT2010-05-12 00:55:21 GMT
State tourism leaders have unveiled their latest plan to draw more visitors to the Magnolia State. It's a Culinary and Agri-Tourism Trail. The goal is to provide a guide to let visitors know about the tasty food found in Mississippi and what they can see and do in the state's agriculture industry.More >>
Friday, April 30 2010 11:57 PM EDT2010-05-01 04:57:36 GMT
As the oil slick moves closer, volunteers are already mobilizing to help with the cleanup. The WLOX newsroom has been flooded with calls from people who want join in, and some of the people coordinating volunteer efforts say they've received an overwhelming response. Sylvia Hall shows us several ways you can help.More >>
Thursday, April 29 2010 1:01 PM EDT2010-04-29 18:01:51 GMT
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place Thursday for the sewer system to serve a new subdivision in Carriere. The Hide-A-Way Lake Sewer project is part of the $582 million federally funded water and wastewater "backbone" project for South Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 8:31 PM EDT2010-03-17 00:31:04 GMT
The man arrested for a Pearl River County murder, then released by a judge is now back in jail. The family of Randy Prince told WLOX News Tuesday that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Virgil Matthews, Junior in Indiana Monday.More >>
Monday, March 15 2010 4:59 PM EDT2010-03-15 20:59:46 GMT
The 2010 Census forms will hit mailboxes around South Mississippi this week. There are just ten questions total, but you do have to answer questions about everyone living in your household. The Census Bureau wants to stress the process is simple, and will take less than ten minutes.More >>
Friday, March 12 2010 5:30 PM EST2010-03-12 22:30:15 GMT
More than $2.3 million in grant funding is coming to airports across Mississippi. Friday, Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants.More >>
Tuesday, March 9 2010 8:11 PM EST2010-03-10 01:11:10 GMT
Two Pearl River County women who dedicated their lives to Pearl River Community College received the school's highest honor Tuesday. Two campus dorm halls were dedicated in their names. Al Showers tells us about the long time college supporters who have been immortalized at the Poplarville campus.More >>
Thursday, February 11 2010 3:57 PM EST2010-02-11 20:57:30 GMT
Several shelters are opening Thursday in Hancock. Pearl River, Harrison and Jackson counties as the frigid weather heads into South Mississippi.More >>
Monday, February 8 2010 12:46 AM EST2010-02-08 05:46:32 GMT
On Saturday dozens of teenagers put their brains to the test. High school students from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Louisiana were in Ocean Springs for the 2010 Hurricane Bowl.More >>
Saturday, January 30 2010 9:38 PM EST2010-01-31 02:38:30 GMT
South Mississippi businesses now are weighing in on the who owns 'Who Dat?' controversy. The owners of Triple 'G' Tees run a stand in Poplarville to sell New Orleans Saints merchandize. Jessica Bowman has the story.More >>
Tuesday, December 8 2009 9:33 PM EST2009-12-09 02:33:01 GMT
The South Mississippi Make-A-Wish Foundation granted what it calls one of its most unique wishes Tuesday. The organization handed over a $6,000 check to pay for a college education for a client who suffered from a rare form of cancer. It was a wish made five years ago, that's finally coming true.More >>
Tuesday, November 24 2009 9:57 AM EST2009-11-24 14:57:56 GMT
Pearl River County Supervisor Charles Culpepper has died. Culpepper had been battling pancreatic cancer. He served as the county's District 2 Supervisor since 2008. Pearl River County Supervisor Charles Culpepper has died. Culpepper had been battling pancreatic cancer. He served as the county's District 2 Supervisor since 2008.More >>
Friday, November 13 2009 7:31 PM EST2009-11-14 00:31:14 GMT
Congressman Gene Taylor answered questions for some 90 minutes during a town hall meeting in Poplarville on Friday. The questions ranged from health care reform to a possible troop surge in Afghanistan. The fourth district Democrat also fielded questions about federal fiscal responsibility and concerns about swine flu vaccine.More >>
Tuesday, October 27 2009 11:37 AM EDT2009-10-27 15:37:55 GMT
The state inmate who escaped from the Pearl River County Jail Sunday has been captured. Monday night, U.S. Marshals arrested Waylon Lee Strickland at a motel in Alexander City, Alabama.More >>
Monday, October 26 2009 6:58 PM EDT2009-10-26 22:58:44 GMT
South Mississippi teenagers are learning how to track natural disasters and evacuate hundreds of people out of harm's way. On Monday, about 150 students received hands-on training on emergency management at the Oceans '09 Conference in Biloxi. The event brings together more than 1,100 oceanographers, marine scientists and educators from all over the world. As Trang Pham-Bui tells us, the conference is also hosting a program just for high school students.More >>
Sunday, October 18 2009 9:35 PM EDT2009-10-19 02:35:32 GMT
More than four years after hurricane Katrina the Director of one relief organization says hundreds of Coast residents have fallen through the cracks. She says for one reason or another help just hasn't reached those storm victims. Al Showers has the story of a family from Pearl River County still in dire straights.More >>
Friday, October 2 2009 6:35 PM EDT2009-10-02 23:35:00 GMT
Students from Villanova University are helping build a Habitat for Humanity home in Pearl River County. They're taking part in a "building blitz", hoping to finish the home construction in 48 hours. It's at least the seventh time since Hurricane Katrina that Villanova has sent college students to South Mississippi for hurricane recovery work.More >>
Thursday, September 17 2009 7:48 PM EDT2009-09-18 00:48:44 GMT
Remember when you came home with a report card and a 93 was an A? More than 100 school districts in the state have adopted the "Ten-Point Grading Scale" or a modified version of it. All but four school districts in south Mississippi have made the change. As Trang Pham-Bui tells us, supporters say it gives Mississippi students a better shot at college scholarships. Opponents say the move lowers expectations.More >>
Monday, September 14 2009 9:44 AM EDT2009-09-14 14:44:36 GMT
Imagine if your house were on fire or you were in a serious accident, and there were no firefighters to come to your aid. Without the 13,000 volunteer firefighters serving Mississippi, the odds of that happening would be much greater. Fire chiefs say even though volunteers are a critical part of public safety, it's getting harder to recruit them. Sylvia Hall has more.More >>
Tuesday, September 8 2009 8:43 PM EDT2009-09-09 01:43:47 GMT
School superintendents across Mississippi received a breakdown Tuesday of how exactly much funding they'll lose this year. The cuts total more than $103 million statewide.More >>
Friday, August 28 2009 6:32 PM EDT2009-08-28 23:32:33 GMT
Two very different reports were released Friday on the state of Katrina recovery in Mississippi. Gov. Barbour's annual progress report says the public and private efforts to rebuild housing stock are meeting most of the need. But a report from The STEPS Coalition says Mississippi stands to lose a unique opportunity to recover from our state's greatest housing disaster.More >>
Wednesday, August 26 2009 7:03 PM EDT2009-08-27 00:03:47 GMT
The latest unemployment numbers show that more than 10 percent of Mississippians are out of work. The July 2009 unemployment figures were released Wednesday and show the statewide rate at 10.5 percent. That's up from the previous month's rate of 9.9 percent, and more than two points higher than July 2008.More >>
Friday, August 21 2009 11:34 AM EDT2009-08-21 16:34:54 GMT
The latest standardized test scores were released Friday morning. Several south Mississippi school districts performed so well, their scores were the highest in the entire state. The new MCT-2 is more rigorous than the old test. As Trang Pham-Bui tells us, many local students rose to the challenge.More >>
Wednesday, August 19 2009 8:24 PM EDT2009-08-20 01:24:17 GMT
Parents can now find out if their child's school district has any flu cases, and if so, how many. The state Department of Education is sending out notices to superintendents, asking them to report the number of known flu cases in their school district. Since school started, the department has received numerous reports of the flu in schools across the state. Trang Pham-Bui has the latest on concerns over the Swine Flu.More >>
Tuesday, August 18 2009 11:29 AM EDT2009-08-18 16:29:57 GMT
Poplarville schools are dealing with an outbreak of the flu. School Superintendent Carl Merritt told WLOX News this outbreak is Type-A flu, and despite the illnesses, all schools remain open in Poplarville.More >>
Monday, July 20 2009 7:25 PM EDT2009-07-21 00:25:13 GMT
The man arrested Sunday and charged with the murder of a Pearl River County man was released from custody Monday after a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to hold him.More >>
Monday, July 20 2009 6:51 PM EDT2009-07-20 23:51:20 GMT
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department is investigating a murder. Authorities say Randy Prince, 27, was shot to death Sunday morning by Virgil Matthews, Jr., 30. Investigators say the shooting happened at Matthews' home on Dakota Creek Road just off of Oak Hill Road near Poplarville. Al Showers has the story.More >>
Tuesday, July 14 2009 9:11 AM EDT2009-07-14 14:11:37 GMT
Shoppers will soon get a break from Mississippi's seven percent sales tax. Later this month, the state will participate in its first ever tax free holiday, just in time for back to school buying.More >>
On Monday, June 29, WLOX-TV will sign on its new digital facility to better serve South Mississippi. That means anytime after 9am, WLOX viewers will need to rescan their digital television sets or their converter boxes to receive local news and other programming from WLOX.More >>
Monday, June 22 2009 5:30 PM EDT2009-06-22 22:30:12 GMT
South Mississippi power usage is creeping close to last summer's record. Mississippi Power offers some tips to lower your cooling bill this summer.More >>
Tuesday, June 9 2009 5:41 PM EDT2009-06-09 22:41:16 GMT
State Farm will begin writing new homeowners' policies in most of Mississippi, but not the three coastal counties. Customers in Pearl River, Stone and George counties who lost their wind coverage after Katrina, can now get back in with the insurer. More >>
Wednesday, May 13 2009 6:46 PM EDT2009-05-13 23:46:10 GMT
Three South Mississippi students are in the running for $10,000 to put toward higher education. The Upromise Tuition Tales video contest, which runs through May 3, encourages people to submit a 30-second video entry at www.tuition-tales.com.More >>
Wednesday, May 13 2009 9:32 AM EDT2009-05-13 14:32:29 GMT
A new housing partnership is reaching out to storm victims who can't afford to repair or replace their homes. On Tuesday, the Governor's office and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation launched a unique initiative to rescue people who have fallen through the cracks. The Coming Home Collaborative Program is being hailed as a huge step toward recovery. As Trang Pham-Bui reports, it uses federal recovery dollars to help low and moderate income families.More >>
Wednesday, April 1 2009 6:16 PM EDT2009-04-01 23:16:44 GMT
Coast residents wanting to vote in mayoral and city council races are urged to double check where they will cast their ballots. The last city elections were four years ago, before Hurricane Katrina.More >>
Friday, March 20 2009 1:13 PM EDT2009-03-20 17:13:33 GMT
The state and local NAACP chapters are working to get to the bottom of a police shooting they say involved an unarmed black man. The man alleges a Poplarville police officer shot him on March 5th, during a road block on Highway 53. Al Showers has the story.More >>
Thursday, March 19 2009 7:51 PM EDT2009-03-19 23:51:34 GMT
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department made a grisly discovery Thursday - the skeletal remains of at least one body. Authorities believe it could possibly be two people, but right now they aren't sure.More >>
Friday, March 6 2009 9:07 AM EST2009-03-06 14:07:31 GMT
Poplarville, one man is the hospital after being shot by police. Police tell us, around midnight, officers pulled over a car on Highway 53 and asked the driver for his license and registration. Officials say the man refused to cooperate and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the man was shot once in the left shoulder. He was taken to Forrest General Hospital with non life threatening injuries. More >>
Saturday, January 3 2009 11:59 PM EST2009-01-04 04:59:55 GMT
The Poplarville Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with the Armed Robbery of the Sonic in Poplarville. Friday evening, the Poplarville Police Department recieved a call from a concerned citizen saying two men had just parked on the street got out of the vehicle and left on foot. Officers arrived at the scene to investigate the call. More >>
Thursday, January 1 2009 6:38 PM EST2009-01-01 23:38:32 GMT
2008 was a year filled with memorable stories. South Mississippi saw the effects of a struggling economy. Attorney Dickie Scruggs was sentenced in federal court for his role in a bribery scheme. Hurricane Gustav roared ashore in early September. Brett Favre put on a Jets uniform. The port of Gulfport unveiled grand plans. And a Hurley couple celebrated the arrival of four bundles of joy.More >>
Thursday, November 20 2008 8:37 AM EST2008-11-20 13:37:53 GMT
Compared to the rest of country, South Mississippi hasn't fared as badly in the declining housing market. But new numbers show home prices have slipped in South Mississippi. Krystal Allan talks to local realtors.More >>
Thursday, November 6 2008 6:35 PM EST2008-11-06 23:35:38 GMT
Pearl River Community College is taking the time to honor the sacrifices of veterans. The community college held a special ceremony in Poplarville to recognize the alumni who have put on the uniform. More >>
Wednesday, September 10 2008 7:16 PM EDT2008-09-11 00:16:56 GMT
The movement of people out of Hurricane Gustav's path was unlike anything state and local officials had ever seen. And thanks to the two-state Contraflow plan, about a quarter of a million Louisiana and Mississippi residents headed north using eight lanes on Interstates 59 and 55. But the Contraflow evacuation plan has its share of critics, so local and state authorities are addressing questions and complaints.More >>
PEARL RIVER COUNTY (WLOX) -- Leaders in Pearl River County are getting serious about cleaning up the County. And they want residents to get serious about it as well. As Al Showers reports, a new anti-trash and litter campaign aims to "Polish The Pearl."More >>
MCNEILL (WLOX) -- In Pearl River County, the McNeill community has a 4th of July tradition that brings the community together for a cause. The McNeill Volunteer Fire Department kicked off its 4th of July celebration with a hometown parade. More >>
Saturday is the Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville. It's a great day to have some family fun, tour the MSU Experiment Station and sample those wonderful little jewels, blueberries. Bring some home to try in these delicious recipes.More >>
POPLARVILLE (WLOX) -- A man suspected in the death of a Poplarville teenager turned himself into police Monday. Poplarville Police found Shawn Allen Phillip, 16, shot in the chest Sunday night at a home on McGehee Street. Phillip later died of his injuries. Jeremy Ladner, 20, now faces a manslaughter charge. More >>
POPLARVILLE (WLOX) -- Hundreds of people came to Hart's Chapel Baptist Church in the Derby Community outside Poplarville Wednesday to honor Army Sergeant Lerando Brown. The 27-year-old soldier died two weeks ago in Iraq after being shot in the chest. He was remembered as a man who loved his country dearly, and had volunteered for a tour in Iraq.More >>
POPLARVILLE (WLOX) -- The family and friends of Army Sergeant Lerando Brown are mourning his death, after he was killed Friday in Iraq. The Gulfport native attended Harrison Central High and lived in Poplarville. Brown's family shared their memories with Al Showers.More >>
A young woman was killed Thursday while riding in a car in Poplarville. Highway Patrolman Joe Gazzo says Deahna Gambill, 24, was a passenger in a car traveling southbound on Highway 53 when the car veered off the highway near Barth Road and hit a tree.More >>
Dozens of Pearl River County ambulance workers say they're feeling a mixture of anxiety and gladness. They received six hours notice that their employer, Emergystat, was closing up shop. Workers were left without jobs and without thousands of dollars in pay, but now team members are getting another employment offer.More >>