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No injuries reported after car veers into Reservoir

No major injuries were caused when a vehicle veered off Spillway Road and landed in the Ross Barnett Reservoir, law enforcement officials say. More  

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4 kids' names taking a ride on stock car No. 28

Christopher Pena Jr. will have his name along with three other Mississippi children on No. 28 stock car driven by Kenny Wallace. Special to Rankin Ledger

Kristi and Christopher Pena have never been fans of NASCAR. More

A mess of mayflies bugging Rez residents

A mayfly after the molting process. Jim Conrad | Special to Rankin Ledger

The mayflies that "hatch" each summer at Ross Barnett Reservoir appear at twilight, dance, mate and then die: a one- or two-day affair that leaves a mess for residents. More

Rankin County Notebook

Bulldog Bash aims to rev up BHS fans More

NWRHS making wishes happen

Preparing for one of the school's biggest football showdowns next month, Northwest Rankin High School is raising funds to "Make-a-Wish" for a Mississippi youngster suffering from a life-threatening disease. More

Deadline approaching for airmen retro special pay

Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. More

Preserving downtown

Attorney Don Leland walks his wife's dog, Rhett, along Town Square in Brandon on Thursday morning. The Brandon Historic Preservation Commission has asked state and federal leaders to place the city's downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. A hearing is scheduled in September for officials to review the application.

Downtown Brandon's addition to the National Register of Historic Places would strengthen the city's revitalization tools, community leaders say. More

McGee trial set for Feb. 14

Vincent McGee The Clarion-Ledger

A 22-year-old ex-convict accused of killing white supremacist Richard Barrett is scheduled to go on trial on Valentine's Day. More

Substance banned to protect residents

Florence leaders say their ban of synthetic cannabinoid products, a marijuana look-alike, was a proactive step to protect residents. More

Pearl Police, Keep Pearl Beautiful ramping up efforts to stop litter in the city

The Pearl Police Department and Keep Pearl Beautiful are pairing up in an effort to stop littering in the city. More

Hearing set for murder suspect

A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for a Brandon man facing a murder charge after a work-related argument that led to the shooting of his stepfather. More

Grasscar: Gentlemen, start your mowers

Grass is going to fly at the 2010 Richland Day when souped-up lawnmowers take Richland High School's football field for the annual Grasscar Race. More

Last charge against teacher may be dropped, officials say

A final charge against a Rankin teacher regarding a sexual relationship with a teenage student is expected to be dropped, law enforcement officials said. More

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