Video: Jones Family Hires Attorney for Son
As the memorial service for the five children of Timothy Jones, Jr goes forward in Amory, his family is taking steps to help him.
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Timothy Jones, Jr. Waives Court Appearance
The man who police say killed his five young children, then drove around for days with their decomposing bodies before dumping them on a rural Alabama road has waived his first court appearance in South Carolina.
Tennessee Williams Tribute Week Continues with Moon Lake Party at The Southern
Columbus honors native son Tennessee Williams
Video: North Mississippi All-Stars and the Water Liars Rock the Bancorpsouth Arena
Final installment in this year's "Down on Main" music series
Miss. Gov. Bryant Going to Japan for Trade Meeting
Bryant's spokesman says Thursday that the governor will attend the 37th annual meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations.
University Enrollments Hold Steady
MUW, Ole Miss tout gains; MSU cites highest-ever average ACT score.
Father Of Man Charged With Killing His Children Releases A Statement
(AP) - The father of a man who has confessed to killing his five children says that his son was a loving parent and not an animal.
Suspect in Child Slayings has Amory Ties
Authorities expect to charge a South Carolina man in connection with the deaths of his five children after he led them to a secluded dirt road in Alabama.
Video: Still no Official Word on a Launch Date for Seaport Airlines in Tupelo
The Tupelo Airport Authority is still awaiting word on when Seaport Airlines will officially begin service.
Video: Tupelo City Council Ready to see Progress on New Police Station
New Police Station will centralize operations in the All-American City
Father of Five Being Held in MS. in Connection with Children's Death
A father of five is being held in the Smith County Jail.
Video: North MS Medical Center Honors Volunteer of the Year
Mary Johnson honored as the "Volunteer of the Year" at North MS Medical Center
Video: MSU Students Reflect on the Changing Role of Journalism and New Dangers in the Field
Recent events have seen journalists sent to cover the news become part of the story.
Video: Miss. Lawmaker Snowden Speaks with LCRW
A high-ranking lawmaker talks with the Lowndes County Republican Women today.
Miss. High Court Sets McDaniel Appeal Schedule
The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 2.
Thompson: Guard Funds Needed
Congressman plays key role on Homeland Security committee.
'Bama Governor's Security Chief Piles Up OT
Made $163,000 in overtime so far this year alone.
Video: New Retail Center Coming to West Point
Developer sees growth potential in West Point / Clay County
Video: Travis Childers Issues Debate Challenge to Thad Cochran
Childers says the voters deserve to hear both men on the issues.
Cristil Funeral Set for Wednesday
11 a.m. in Tupelo.
Guard Cancels Weekend Drills
Federal budget to blame.
Presley Says Electric Cooperatives Owe Customers Millions
Today, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley revealed the results of an initial inquiry by his office into the accumulation of excess funds by many of Mississippi’s electric power associations (EPAs).
Supreme Court to Hear Tort Limit Case
The Mississippi Supreme Court is being asked to overturn a state judge’s ruling that a legislatively imposed cap on how much juries can award in non-economic damages is unconstitutional.
Avoiding Shutdown Tops Congress Agenda
Lawmakers are streaming back to Capitol Hill after their summer vacation for an abbreviated September session in which feuding Democratic and Republican leaders promise action to prevent a government shutdown while holding votes aimed at defining the parties for the fall campaign.
Posturing Part of State Budget Narrative
Writing a state budget is not only about numbers. It’s also about narrative.