Sheriff McMillin Hefting Heavy LoadA former city police chief said he fears Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin may be taking on an impossible burden in adopting the role of Jackson police chief while retaining his position of sheriff. "McMillin is a good friend, a …
Updated: Sometimes You Feel Like A Nutt, Other Times You Don'tHouston Nutt inspired more than his share of venom while he was football coach at Arkansas. That probably won't end when he crosses the state line to become the head man at Ole Miss on Wednesday.
Agony of EliIt must be great to be a millionaire pro athlete right? Sure, unless your name is Eli Manning and your team lost to the Vikings at home on Sunday. Will Eli get sent to the bench? (No, who's going to …
Who's Next In Hattiesburg?A Hattiesburg American story speculates on who might replace Jeff Bower as football coach at Southern Miss. A few of the names are laughably unrealistic (former Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione and Oak Grove High's coach) and two are intriguing …
Hood: Victim's Mother Asked Him to Prosecute BellAttorney General Jim Hood told the Jackson Free Press Tuesday that he will personally prosecute George Bell III for the murder of Heather Spencer at the request of Spencer's mother, Linda Francomb.
Breaking: Nutt Going To OxfordHouston Nutt has agreed to become the new football coach at Ole Miss, The Associated Press and the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal are reporting. Nutt resigned Monday after 10 seasons at Arkansas. He was 75-48 with the Razorbacks, winning or …
Council: No to Payroll ... and Bodyguard RaisesThe Jackson City Council failed to approve the city payroll by a 3-to-3 vote at a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Leslie McLemore, Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon and Ward 6 Councilman Marshand Crisler opposed the payroll, with Ward …
Gannett Corp. Revenue ‘Grim'Despite the big effort to transform itself into an "information center" rather than a newspaper, the Gannett Corp.'s revenue is still dropping, according to information the corporation has reported about its fourth-quarter earnings. Guess that's why The Clarion-Ledger stopped giving …
Nutt Leaving Arkansas?Arkansas football coach Houston Nutt is expected to announce Monday night that he is stepping down. There has already been much speculation about where Nutt might be headed next. Baylor? Georgia Tech? Nebraska? Ole Miss?
USM Dismisses BowerJeff Bower is out after 17 seasons as football coach at Southern Miss. Bower was reportedly forced to resign at a Monday morning meeting with USM officials. The school scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m.
Just Gotta Brag on the iTodd a LittleAAN has posted a link to the survey responses from last year's Web conference in San Francisco. Yes, the Mississippi dude represented well. ;-)