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The state Legislature toiled until midnight to pass budget bills to ensure state government began the new fiscal year today with money.

FLAG remains behind on loan payments to county The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Front Line Apparel Group remains behind on its repayment of an economic development loan, according to Webster County officials.

Continued funding for teachers, transportation projects and other state services remains up in the air after Gov.

Democratic Sen. Hob Bryan says House and Senate negotiators have signed an agreement in principle for a hospital tax, which is key to reaching a deal on the state budget.

State transportation officials warned Wednesday that everything from bridge repairs to pothole patches and roadway expansions face significant delays and higher costs if Gov.

Mississippi's first Philanthropist of the Year is being honored Thursday night. He is Owen B. "Bev" Evans, Medical Director for Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson.

His journey has had many amazing twists and turns - from growing up in Amory to becoming the worldwide head of television for Hollywood's William Morris Agency, where he packaged some of the most successful shows, including 'Lost,' 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' and 'The Cosby Show.' Sam Haskell credits his mother's teachings as the basis of his ...

The Kosciusko High School golf team posted a 322 during the first day of the MHSAA Class 4A State Golf tournament in Amory on Tuesday, to finish the first 18 holes in third place in the 18-team event.

An 11-year-old student has been expelled for one year for brining a gun to East Amory Elementary School.

An 11-year-old student has been expelled for one year for bringing a gun to East Amory Elementary School.

Sam Haskell's publisher wanted to adorn the cover of his new book with celebrity photos, a logical move.

Lawmakers peppered Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Larry L. Butch Brown with a series of questions about his travels, his agencies expenses and his management style at his reconfirmation hearing at the Capitol.

Thirteen pit bulls and five guns were seized after officers discovered an alleged dogfighting operation in Mississippi while arresting a fugitive wanted in a Chicago gang killing, authorities said Thursday.

Monroe County will lose one of its two General Motors' dealerships as the struggling automaker and its dealers struggle with the weak economy.

AMORY - Mississippi authorities say they uncovered a possible dogfighting operation during the arrest a man wanted in a deadly 2005 Chicago shooting.

While scholarship is alive and well at ASU, as demonstrated when more than 50 students presented their research Tuesday during ASU's 10th annual Undergraduate Scholars Day, not many people showed an interest.

Monroe Gas Storage Company, LLC , a joint venture of Foothills Energy Ventures, LLC and High Sierra Energy, LP, announced today a binding open season for up to 1.0 Bcf of firm, high deliverability storage capacity at its Monroe Gas Storage facility currently under construction near the city of Amory, Mississippi.

By GWEN SISSON Starkville Daily News Terry Camp said if it wasn't for landing in a haystack, he would not be sharing the story of his father's role in Starkville's aviation history.

Northeast area Mission Mississippi groups Call the group coordinator for specifics about meetings, events: - Amory: Curtis French, 646-0236. - Corinth: Bobby Capps, 424-2091; bcapps@crosswind.ms. - Macon: Richard Malone, 361-1458; rich@lakeforestranch.com. - Okolona: Rev.

The Monroe County Sheriff Dept, Agents from the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, Ms.