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Gagnon appointed CEO of Pearl River Resort
Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson and the Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE) Board announced that Holly Gagnon has been selected to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl River Resort. Gagnon’s most recent roles were Vice President of Finance/Planning and Analysis fo...
May 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Small business conference to be held in New Augusta
A small business conference will be held on Thursday, May 31, from 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Perry Central High School located at 9899 Hwy 98 E in New Augusta.
May 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arrest/Release Report 05/14/12 to 05/16/12
The following information has been obtained from records which are open for public inspection during normal business hours. While every precaution to maintain accuracy is observed, the records themselves should be consulted before any action is taken pursuant to information contained herein. Th...
May 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arrest/Release Report 05/09/12 to 05/14/12
The following information has been obtained from records which are open for public inspection during normal business hours. While every precaution to maintain accuracy is observed, the records themselves should be consulted before any action is taken pursuant to information contained herein. Th...
May 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Representatives from Howard Industries listen to a team of Southern miss international business students deliver their capstone class presentations. (University communications photo by Van Arnold)
International business students team up with Howard Industries
For some international business students at The University of Southern Mississippi, completing a senior capstone project involved learning trade agreements and export regulations in countries as far away as France. A group of 25 students (assembled into eight teams) in Dr. John Lambert’s IB 472 ...
May 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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MDWFP to Host Fallen Officers Dedication and Memorial Service
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will host the Fallen Officers Dedication Memorial Service on Thursday, May 17. The ceremony will start at 9 a.m. at the Jackson Office.
May 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mississippi alligator travels 30 miles to Louisiana
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) was recently notified by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) about a nuisance alligator near Lake Providence, Louisiana. While there was nothing illegal or unusual about the nuisance alligator complaint, t...
May 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Clinical Nurse of the Year Melissa Suchy, RN, receives flowers from System Clinical Operations Officer Ora Shaheed during Friday’s Nurses Week celebration.
Forrest General honors Nurses of the Year, Patient Choice Award Winner
Forrest General honored three outstanding nurses during National Nurses Week celebrations, including Clinical and Non-Clinical Nurses of the Year and the Patient Choice Award.
May 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jammie Arnold had just finished rebuilding the roof over his mobile home after it was damaged in the Shady Grove Tornado in November. Photo by Linda Cranford
Severe weather damages homes across West Jones County Saturday
A line of severe thunderstorms roared across Jones County Saturday afternoon, May 9, causing damage to homes on the west side of the county. Jammie Arnold had just completed rebuilding a roof over his mobile home on Old Barn Road that was damaged last November when a tornado touched down in th...
May 13, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The jaws-of-life were used to peel back the roof of this Buick LeSabre in order to remove the seriously injured passenger.
Jaws-of-life used in one-vehicle rollover crash in Jones County
Two Wayne County residents were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 84 East Saturday afternoon, May 12, and the jaws-of-life was used to free the seriously injured passenger. Just before 1 p.m. volunteer medical first responders and rescue units from District 4, Powers, M&M and Gl...
May 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chamber luncheon recognizes those that promote school district
The Petal Chamber's monthly luncheon honored those businesses that participated in the Petal School District's PERKS program. The program featured discounts for Petal School employees from those businesses throughout the school year. In addition to enjoying lunch, the Petal High School Soundsatio...
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Parents of the Year are shown left to right: Leann Swafford, Petal Upper Elementary Parent of the Year; Petal Upper Elementary Principal Renee Evans; Donna Miller, Petal High School Parent of the Year; Petal High School Principal Steve Simmons; Petal Elementary Principal Kelli Brown; Jennifer Burkaw, Petal Elementary Parent of the Year; Petal Primary Principal Dede Smith; Heidi Moore, Petal Primary Parent of the Year; Petal School District Superintendent Dr. John Buchanan. Not shown is Petal Middle School Parent of the Year Cindy Bassett and Petal Middle School Principal Michael Hogan.
Parents of the Year honored by Petal School District
The Petal School District is pleased to announce the five individuals who were selected as Parent of the Year at their respective schools. These parents along with numerous others support the students and staff by volunteering their services throughout the year. Because of the services provided b...
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rendering of Scianna Hall, future home of the USM School of Business.
Southern Miss breaks ground on new College of Business facility
With just a few shovel turns of dirt, the long-imagined dream of a new home for the College of Business at The University of Southern Mississippi has taken a significant leap toward reality. Southern Miss officials and noted dignitaries gathered on Thursday, May 10, to break ground on Scianna Ha...
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arrest/Release Report 05/07/12 to 05/09/12
The following information has been obtained from records which are open for public inspection during normal business hours. While every precaution to maintain accuracy is observed, the records themselves should be consulted before any action is taken pursuant to information contained herein. Th...
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Are Mississippi women being targeted by tobacco industry?
Patti Beard, 54 and a Warren County native, started smoking at age 18 while in college “because everyone else was doing it and it was cool.” Beard quit smoking 34 years later because her dream of watching her only child grow up and have her own children was more important than her own addiction. ...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arrest/Release Report 05/02/12 to 05/07/12
The following information has been obtained from records which are open for public inspection during normal business hours. While every precaution to maintain accuracy is observed, the records themselves should be consulted before any action is taken pursuant to information contained herein. Th...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Roots for Radio golf tournament set for May 24 in Hattiesburg
The second annual Round for Roots Radio golf tournament will be held Thursday, May 24 at the Hattiesburg Country Club. The University of Southern Mississippi’s campus radio station, WUSM FM-88.5, hosts the tournament annually to raise money for operating expenses and to raise awareness about the ...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left are Joshua Maksi, M.D., Rehab Medical director; Maelang Bradley, Rehab Patient care manager; Brenda Cain, Director of Inpatient Rehab and Therapy Services and Toni Hudson, Therapy Manager.
Forrest General Rehab Unit receives 2012 Top Performer recognition
Through a team approach, Forrest General’s Rehab progressed from the 59th percentile in 2010 to the 97th percentile in 2011.
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lott Chosen as People to People Student Ambassador
Alex Lott has been chosen to represent his hometown, state and country as a Student Ambassador with the People to People program on a three week journey through Europe. He is the 16 year old son of Jason and Penny Lott of Beaumont and is a junior at Richton High School. He is currently complet...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Photo by Linda Cranford
Man dies in fiery one-vehicle crash in Jones County
A 33-year old man died Monday night, May 7, in a fiery one-vehicle crash in the Ovett community of south Jones County. According to officials on scene the driver of a white Jeep Cherokee was traveling north on Eastside Drive off of Ovett-Petal Road when he lost control of his vehicle in a curve ...
May 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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