Saints Release DeuceEarlier today, the Associated Press announced that the New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister "in a move that reduced the team's payroll as free agency approaches."
Most Local TV Stations Delay DigitalCongress extended the deadline for TV stations to broadcast in a digital format from midnight tonight until June 12, 2009. Some local stations are taking advantage of this extension to allow viewers extra time to obtain a converter box or …
Bomb Threat Aimed at CourthouseThe Hinds County courthouse is back in business after an alleged bomb threat this morning. The Hinds County Sheriff's Department emptied the courthouse about 8:30 this morning at the news of the threat.
McDonald's Customer Survey Scam[Verbatim from the Attorney General's office] Attorney General Jim Hood warns Mississippi citizens of a fraudulent email circulating in a form that claims to be a McDonalds Customer Satisfaction Survey. The completion of the customer satisfaction survey is not the …
House Approves Medicaid Hospital MeasureThe Northeast Mississippi Daily Journail is reporting that the Mississippi House has approved a $45 million assessment on hospitals in a compromise to cover part of the $90 million shortfall in the state Medicaid program.
Tuesday's Starting FiveMonday's highlights: Damion Fletcher makes history the wrong way. Jackson State wins seventh straight.
Southern Miss Players ArrestedPolice arrested two University of Southern Mississippi football players Sunday night in Hattiesburg, according to an AP report appearing on the Sports Illustrated Web site.
House Outlaws Traffic CamerasThe Mississippi House sent a bill to the Senate today that will effectively outlaw red-light cameras. HB 1568 will restrict local law enforcement's use of cameras to assist in traffic controlsuch as the one installed at the intersection of Old …
Mississippi Mourns Two JournalistsMildred Dearborn was the long-time editor of The Carthaginian until two years ago, when she suffered a stroke. Dearborn died on Feb. 11.
Senate Kills Public Records Access BillThe Mississippi Senate shelved a bill designed to make public records more accessible to the public, according to The Greenwood Commonwealth,
Monday Sports ReportSunday's highlights: Southern Miss women lead C-USA. Murrah's Mo Williams thrilled to be an All-Star.
SOUL FOOD FORUMS @ WED LUNCH AT PEACHES: THIS WEEK, CHOKWE LUMUMBA"Soul Food Forums" at Wednesday Lunch at Peaches continues this week with Ward 2 City Council Candidate, <i><b>Chokwe Lumumba</b></i>. This will be an excellent opportunity to come vet your council candidates(which in a way are just as important as your …
LoungeList Photos: HeARTS Against AIDS ‘09Kip Caven got out for LoungeList and took tons of photos of the festivities at HeARTS Against AIDS, an annual art auction and charity benefit that raises money for AIDS awareness and to help individuals living with AIDS.