George County News

GEORGE COUNTY and LAMAR COUNTY a ' Sen. Thad Cochran and Sen. Roger Wicker announced approval of more than $4.83 million in federal funding to support the construction of community saferoom facilities in George and Lamar counties in South Mississippi.

Ambulance needs attention It doesn't say much about the upkeep of our ambulances in this area if they're driving around with broken taillights.

ANTHONY ALFORD, Petal: Ran for 171 yards and 3 TDs in leading the Panthers to a come-from-behind 33-21 win over George County.

LUCEDALE The Board of Supervisors agreed to set May 8 as the date for a celebration of George County's 100th year, which is being planned by a committee the supervisors appointed last month.

Last week was filled with disturbing images: Two south Mississippi teens, in Jackson and George counties, stood trial in separate murder cases.

After a long day of testimony, a jury of nine women and three men are still hearing the prosecution's side of the case in the murder trial of Deon C. McCants.

A Lucedale teen's murder trial began Tuesday morning in George County. Deon McCants is charged with the 2008 murders of Meleah Griffith and Dominique Johnson.

Robynn Bosarge's new job is like giving C.A.N.D.Y. to a baby. Bosarge started as child safety coordinator for Citizens Against Needless Death in Youth in June and has been busy educating students and teachers about safety ever since.

LUCEDALE As the sunset streaked over City Park in Lucedale, more than 10,000 people spread across the hillsides Saturday, demonstrating their faith as some of the most popular Christian bands of the year performed on a massive stage.

A Tennessee prisoner who walked away from a minimal-security work program in May was arrested in Jackson County, Sheriff Mike Byrd said said.

United Way officials say tough economic times was the motivation to push its annual fundraising goals even higher.

George County clinched the Division 7-6A slow pitch softball title with a 13-4 victory over Hattiesburg on Tuesday.

American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Southern Mississippi.

LUCEDALE After discussing fire truck needs, the George County Board of Supervisors authorized an application for a tanker for the Ward Fire Department.

Jobless rates for coastal counties declined in August, but the number of people working also dropped, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

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A Saucier man is in jail after authorities say he led them on a chase through three counties Friday afternoon with speeds exceeding 150 miles per hour.

A man is in custody after a high-speed chase on motorcycle through three counties.

The George County Sheriff's Department has arrested and charged a George County High School teacher with sexual battery of a 16-year-old female.

Accidents on Miss. 613 on Thursday night and Friday morning killed two people only hours before the start of the Labor Day weekend.