A federal judge sentenced a Mississippi man to 10 years in federal prison today for attempted commercial sex trafficking of a child.Christopher M. Cockrell, 34, of Amory, Miss., pleaded guilty in July after he answered an online ad, posted by undercover Independence police officers, offering minor girls for sex.

Okolona, Miss.-based United Furniture Industries will create 100 new jobs with a planned expansion to increase production.

Rain didn't stop the people of Hamilton Saturday from showing appreciation for their community, while contributing funds for community improvements.

A 26-year-old Aberdeen woman died this morning as the result of a three-vehicle accident in Monroe County, according to a news release from County Coroner Alan Gurley.

By day, Matthew Rye is director of the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department.

The discount retailer known for their extreme bargains and Dirt Cheap Chicken are opening a brand new store in Louisville, MS on Thursday August 27, 2009.

As part of one of the state's 15 regional mental health centers, Tomora Thomas knows the hesitation some people face when deciding whether to seek mental help.

One by one, or two or three at a time, they trickled in, barefoot or in socks, on the plush green carpet, to the main room of the Islamic Center of Mississippi.

As part of one of the state's 15 regional mental health centers, Tomora Thomas knows the hesitation some people face when deciding whether to seek mental help.

County hopes to recover defaulted loan from Front Line The Webster Progress-Times County officials say they will continue attempts to recover a defaulted loan from Front Line Apparel Group, which has vacated the plant it was renting in Mathiston.

Christin N. Hardin and James C. Kennedy were married on July 4, 2009 in Tupelo. Hardin is the daughter of Diana and Ben Hardin of Tupelo.

It is hard to know where you are going, or even if you have made any progress, without accurate and timely information.

Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that an Amory, Miss., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to the attempted commercial sex trafficking of a child.

An ordinary man who has been given the opportunity to live an extraordinary life.

The former Columbus Municipal School District chief of police, Kennedy Meaders, began work July 2 as Mississippi University for Women's new chief of police.

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.