Quitman News

Enterprise and Quitman school districts have board of trustees run-offs later this month.

3 school trustee elections in Clarke County have each resulted in run-offs. The run-off elections for both the Quitman 4th school trustee district election and the Enterprise at-large school trustee election will be held Nov.

Sixth grade students Myles Bradley and Zachary Crain from St. Patrick School display their class Halloween versions of Blue Dog.

A new human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Quitman County, the state Department of Health reported today.

The First Impressions program we've heard about recently has been used in Quitman, and now changes are underway.

Some changes are underway in Quitman. Some of those changes are a part of the "First Impressions" program with Mississippi State University.

Diane Savell watched through teary eyes as the balloon she released with about 75 other people attending the Donor Recognition Ceremony on the campus of MSU Meridian drifted toward the clouds.

A federal appeals court has agreed to hear condemned inmate Robert Simon Jr.'s claim that he could have avoided a death sentence had his sentencing jury been told of his abusive childhood.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Levon Emmanuel, born Aug.

QUITMAN, Miss. - A 54-year-old man has been convicted of murder in the 2008 shooting death of his girlfriend at their Clarke County home.

You can submit your religion briefs to blockridge@themeridianstar.com. The briefs are published every Saturday, and must be received every Monday by 5 p.m. in order to be published that Saturday.

"Star Wars" co-star Natalie Portman is storming back into action films with a role in the comic-book adaptation "Thor." The 28-year-old Portman has been cast as Jane Foster, who was a nurse and first love of the title character in the Marvel Comics.

Homicide investigation continues Meridian Police Department officials officially said today the investigation into the death of David Caraway, a homeless man found dead a week ago in an alley in Meridian, has been ruled a homicide.

Chris Willis makes a dream catcher as Julie Willis, left, and Deb Tubby create jewelry from beads at the arts and crafts tent at the Choctaw Indian Fair.

From the photographer: "This picture was made a couple weeks ago while driving north on I-81 in Virginia.

Temp: 84.0 F Heat Index: 89 F The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the WTOK viewing area until 9 pm.

MDOT to switch traffic The Mississippi Department of Transportation is announcing a traffic switch as part of an intersection improvement project in Clark County, north of Quitman, Mississippi.

MDOT to switch traffic The Mississippi Department of Transportation is announcing a traffic switch as part of an intersection improvement project in Clark County, north of Quitman, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is announcing a traffic switch as part of an intersection improvement project in Clark County, north of Quitman.

Temp: 98.0 F Heat Index: 106 F Meridian, Key Field, MS The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced a traffic switch as part of an intersection improvement project in Clarke County, north of Quitman.