Carrollton News

In the wake of Elvis' breakthrough success, many young men across the South decided to follow his path.

Judge Bill McKenzie released a Batesville woman from jail in time for the holidays.

Ruleville [Sunflower Co, MS] trained spotter reports TSTM WND DMG at 12:25 PM CDT -- large shed blown over behind ambulance station and damage to awnings.

CARROLLTON, Miss. - The word pilgrimage conjures up thoughts of something a little stuffy and sedate, but Carrollton's 175th anniversary will be anything but.

City hosts Dizzy Dean tourneys Eupora had a nice turnout as host site for the 2009 Mississippi Dizzy Dean South Half 8-and-under baseball and softball tournaments, according to city Park Director Mike Narmour.

Elizabeth Spencer of Carrollton wrote about race, politics and gender in the 1940s and 1950s.

The Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters celebrated its 30th anniversary along with its current class of honorees at an awards ceremony and banquet Saturday at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel.

The Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters will honor several literary, musical and visual artists this weekend, with Lifetime Achievement Awards going to author Elizabeth Spencer and portrait artist Marshall Bouldin III.

Authorities say a 9-year-old boy died Saturday after apparently darting into the path of a truck while driving a child-sized ATV near Morgan City.