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Saturday | WMC-FM

2 health care rallies set for Sunday in Miss.

Two groups on the opposite ends of the political spectrum are holding rallies in central Mississippi this weekend to discuss national health care legislation.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Piney Woods choir receives service award from Rankin supes

The Piney Woods School choir, the Cotton Blossoms, sang for the Board of Supervisors this morning, where the Board presented school leaders with a resolution commending the school's 100 years of service.

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Related Topix: Piney-Woods, MS

Tue Nov 03, 2009

WAPT.com

Former Teacher Charged In Rape Case Held At Whitfield

Former teacher Sheral Smith, who is charged with statutory rape, is being held at the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield, where she will undergo a psychiatric evaluation, according to her attorney.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

WAPT

School Teacher Trial Delayed For Psych Evaluation

Former private school teacher Sheral Smith's trial will be delayed until she undergoes a mental evaluation.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Ex-Jackson teacher suffers breakdown

A former private school teacher accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy has suffered a mental breakdown, according to her attorney.

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Related Topix: Jackson, MS, Brandon, MS

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Mobile Register Online

Ex-teacher accused in Mississippi rape of teen held in isolation

Rankin County court officials say a former school teacher facing rape charges is being held in isolation, awaiting a psychiatric evaluation.

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Rankin Ledger

Pearl gas leak contained

Authorities closed part of U.S. 80 in Rankin County this morning because of a gas leak near the Hinds Community College campus in Pearl.

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Related Topix: Pearl, MS

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Computer training vouchers offered

In December, James Ousby's 32-year tenure with a local plastic company ended when his job was eliminated.

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Related Topix: Jackson, MS, Clay County, MS

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Brandon students collecting food donations

The Brandon High School theater students are once again participating in the National Thespian Society's 'Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat' nationwide campaign that calls upon all high school thespians to do their part each October to eradicate hunger in their own community.

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Related Topix: Brandon, MS

The Clarion-Ledger

Chase ends with Pearl robbery arrest

A Greenwood man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a gas station on Old Pearson Road in Pearl, law enforcement officials said.

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Related Topix: Pearl, MS, Flowood, MS

WLBT-TV Jackson

Schools begin giving flu shots

BRANDON, MS Some school districts are gearing up for battle as the regular flu season begins.

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Related Topix: Brandon, MS, Education Etc., Medicine, Influenza, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

Sun Oct 25, 2009

WJTV Jackson

Alcohol Sales; A Boost For Flowood Restaurants

"A significant boost to business" is how the manager of Up The Creek describes sales since they started serving wine and liquor.

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Related Topix: Flowood, MS, Pearl, MS

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Unemployment falls again in South Mississippi

South Mississippi's unemployment numbers continue to drop, according to information released Wednesday by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Jackson, MS, Pearl River, MS, Harrison County, MS, George County, MS

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Supes allow beer sales on Sunday

Pelahatchie Bay Trading Post owner Roy P. Herrington called Rankin County supervisors' decision to allow Sunday sales of beer in the Ross Barnett Reservoir area a good one.

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Related Topix: Flowood, MS, Pelahatchie, MS

Mon Oct 19, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Fire destroys home in Rankin Co.

A Rankin County family is homeless after a fire destroyed their house Sunday night.

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Related Topix: Fire, Flowood, MS

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Richland is county's most 'walkable' city

A new Web site examines the "walkability" of communities in the U.S., and Rankin County cities scored on the car-heavy side of the report.

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Related Topix: Richland, MS, Pearl, MS, Florence, MS, Pelahatchie, MS

Thu Oct 15, 2009

WAPT

Sunday Beer Sales Approved For Reservoir Area

Rankin County supervisors have approved Sunday beer sales in the Ross Barnett Reservoir area.

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Rankin Ledger

Police arrests 5 in Richland burglaries; searches for 6th

A fingerprint left on a car led police to six men suspected of burglarizing 30 cars in a Richland subdivision one night in August.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Rankin Ledger

Vote on Sunday beer sales for Reservoir area coming up

Rankin supervisors are scheduled to vote on a measure Thursday that, if passed, would allow Ross Barnett Reservoir-area stores to sell beer on Sundays.

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Related Topix: Flowood, MS, Pelahatchie, MS

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Mississippi Business Journal

Chamber helps cut ribbons

METRO JACKSON a ' The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce recently held ribbon-cutting ceremonies for several local businesses.

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Related Topix: Brandon, MS

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