Kristi and Christopher Pena have never been fans of NASCAR. More
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
Bulldog Bash aims to rev up BHS fans More
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
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
Downtown Brandon's addition to the National Register of Historic Places would strengthen the city's revitalization tools, community leaders say. More
A 22-year-old ex-convict accused of killing white supremacist Richard Barrett is scheduled to go on trial on Valentine's Day. More
Florence leaders say their ban of synthetic cannabinoid products, a marijuana look-alike, was a proactive step to protect residents. More
The Pearl Police Department and Keep Pearl Beautiful are pairing up in an effort to stop littering in the city. More
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
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
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
Rankin County School District has put into place a bullying and harassment policy that clearly outlines the district's response to such behavior. More
The fact that many seniors don't view themselves as older adults makes them more vulnerable to the dangers of heat. That's why it's important to serve as a second set of eyes for family, friends and neighbors who may be at risk. More
The Foundation for the Mid South has launched a program to highlight good deeds in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. More
Aug. 14 marked the 75th anniversary of the Social Security program. Lately, we've heard some politicians in Washington talking about making changes to Social Security, such as cutting the benefits we've earned to reduce the federal budget deficit. More
The state's Congressional delegation has blessed a one-lake flood control plan, and now the future of a proposed five-mile lake sits in the hands of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More
