Wynne Huddleston Alexander, of Little Rock, was born in Texas. She moved around a lot as a young child with her family before settling back in East Central Mississippi because her father owned Huddleston Construction Co., which put up telephone cables all across the country.

Although the need for assistance is great, there are many individuals, groups, and businesses trying to do their part in helping to create better holidays for familes who may not be as privileged as others.

Newton County authorities have charged Edward Bagwell with murder in the death of his wife.

Temp: 62.0 F Wind Chill: 59 F Meridian, Key Field, MS Font Size: Newton County authorities have charged a husband with murder in a case that was initially reported as a suicide.

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Corporal James Calvin 'Jamie' Walker was remembered as a hero, a friend and a go-getter during a special dedication ceremony conducted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

A section of U.S. Highway 84 in Wayne County will be dedicated next week to a Waynesboro police officer who was killed on duty in 2005.

Two families at St. John's Day School joined together Wednesday to raise funds for the American Heart Association.