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No. 5 'Nova beats Ole Miss 79-67 in Puerto Rico

Scottie Reynolds scored 21 points, Corey Stokes added 18 and No. 5 Villanova beat Mississippi 79-67 on Sunday to win the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Complete Story...

Clock runs out on LSU in 25-23 Ole Miss win

So many unusual things happened in the final 3 minutes of Mississippi's victory Saturday against No. 10 LSU, it got confusing.

Holloway scores 26 as Ole Miss beats Indiana 89-71

Murphy Holloway had 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Mississippi to a 89-71 victory over Indiana on Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Miss. proposal to merge black schools draws fire

Gov. Haley Barbour's plan to merge Mississippi's three historically black universities has created a tense atmosphere in a state saddled with a violent civil rights past and a decades-long legal battle over the historic underfunding of those schools.

Mississippi defeats Alabama State 90-53

Terrico White scored 19 points as Mississippi placed four players in double figures to defeat Alabama State 90-53 on Monday night.

Famed Miss. judge gets 18 months for lying to FBI

Bobby DeLaughter, a history-making prosecutor who became a judge, was sentenced Friday to 18 months for federal obstruction in a case that ended his career and brought down some of the most powerful lawyers in Mississippi.

Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule

Mississippi Medicaid officials should have asked the Legislature for approval before tinkering with a law that would change reimbursements for pharmacists, the state Supreme Court has ruled.

Ole Miss DE Hardy out for season with broken wrist

Mississippi defensive end Greg Hardy is out for the season with a broken left wrist.

Top international ballet event in Miss. in 2010

The USA International Ballet Competition has attracted the world's best young dancers to Mississippi for 30 years. And while many ballet companies have seen budgets shrink in tough times, the IBC says a record number of dancers want to compete here in 2010.

Mississippi rolls over Northern Arizona 38-14

Shay Hodge scored two touchdowns on a career-high 169 receiving yards and Mississippi pulled away from Northern Arizona 38-14 Saturday night.

Mississippi woman sentenced for bankruptcy fraud

A Mississippi woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for hiding more than $255,000 from a bankruptcy trustee.

Barbour: Miss. gov needs more power to cut budget

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told lawmakers Thursday he wants more power to reduce state spending when times are tough.

Miss. gov: Company working on $300M plant plan

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says a company planning a $300 million plant in the Delta is still working on "an external issue" so he's not ready to set a date for a special legislative session to consider state incentives for the firm.

Maker of glass, aluminum products adds Miss. jobs

Mississippi economic officials say Vitro America LLC is expanding its operation in the state.

Todd, Tate spark Auburn in 33-20 win over Rebels

Chris Todd passed for 212 yards, Ben Tate ran for 144 yards and Walt McFadden returned an interception for a touchdown to lift Auburn to a 33-20 win over No. 24 Mississippi on Saturday.

Miss. governor: Economic special session postponed

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said Wednesday he's postponing a special legislative session he intended to call this week for a project that promises up to 500 jobs in the economically struggling Delta.

Miss. foundation breaks ground on building project

The Jackson State University Development Foundation, Inc., has broken ground on a multimillion-dollar construction project that will include luxury apartments and retail space.

Damage, yields concerns for some Miss. farmers

Mississippi farmers are reporting widespread soybean damage and declining yields as soggy weather continues to hamper harvest.

Nutt, Mississippi roll over Arkansas 30-17

Dexter McCluster set career highs in rushing and receiving, and Jevan Snead threw for a career-high 332 yards to lead Mississippi to a 30-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday.

Democratic rep: Too many school districts in Miss.

Mississippi can't afford to keep all 152 school districts, eight public universities and an extensive system of community and junior colleges, a leading Democrat on the state budget committee said Wednesday.

3 killed in train-car crash in southern Miss.

Authorities say three people have been killed and another person critically injured after the car they were riding in collided with a passenger train in southern Mississippi.

Snead leads Mississippi to 48-13 rout of UAB

Jevan Snead threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns as Mississippi defeated Alabama-Birmingham 48-13 on Saturday night.

Cellular South to acquire Ala. wireless provider

Cellular South Inc., a privately held telecommunications company based in Mississippi, has announced plans to acquire Alabama-based Corr Wireless.

No. 3 Alabama smothers No. 20 Mississippi 22-3

Mark Ingram rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown and No. 3 Alabama stuffed No. 20 Mississippi 22-3 on Saturday.

Snead's 3 TDs help No. 21 Ole Miss top Vandy 23-7

The Mississippi Rebels will need better than this from Jevan Snead against No. 3 Alabama.

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KKK demonstration draws hundreds of protesters to Ole Miss
Source: Raw Story

A small group of Ku Klux Klan members want Mississippi students to know that they're fans of the song "From Dixie With Love."

Israel Aerospace moves some production to Starkville, Mississippi
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Israel Aerospace is moving some of its production to its Stark Aerospace subsidiary in Starkville, Mississippi, a move that is designed to increase sales in the United States market. But on one in Israel is going to lose their job over this. IAI is selling more drones.

Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018
Source: CBS News

(CBS) If current obesity trends continue, more than 40 percent of adults in the United states will be obese and spending on the epidemic will quadruple to $344 billion by 2018, according to a new study released Tuesday.

My trip along I-20.

My husband and I recently took a trip to Texas. While traveling on I-20, I kept wondering what I would tell my Newsvine friends about this unexpected trip. So I started taking some notes about what I saw or heard. And here it is my observations of Interstate 20.

(Video) Southern Miss Recruits Steve McNair Jr. (Photos)
Source: postchronicle.com

It has been a tumultuous year in the life of Steve McNair Jr. But the 18-year old finally might be able to eek out a smile. The son of Titans legend Steve McNair has accepted a scholarship offer from Southern Mississippi to to play football.

For the Love of a Lammy.

I know you are probably thinking I need a spelling lesson on the word "Lamb" but no this is the was she spells it. When my oldest daughter was 1 year old she got a new wind up music playing Lamb for her birthday from Her auntie.

Being an American has become a Spectator Sport
Source: The New York Times

Bob Herbert at his best and most inspiring tying together the activist success of the past with the passivity of today's citizens.

Changing the World - Bob Herbert New York Times Op-Ed Columnist
Source: The New York Times

One of the most cherished items in my possession is a postcard that was sent from Mississippi to the Upper West Side of Manhattan in June 1964.

President Obama's Trip to New Orleans Draws Criticism -- Before He Even Arrives
Source: ABC News

Slightly more than four years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, President Obama is traveling to New Orleans today to fulfill a campaign promise to survey first-hand the city's recovery. Share The president discusses the rebuilding programs his office put in place.

Mississippi Gulf Coast not worth a look, Mr. President?
Source: clarionledger.com

President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans on Thursday to survey for himself the progress of recovery from 2005's Hurricane Katrina - but there are apparently no plans by the White House for a presidential stop in Mississippi for the same purpose.

On Gulf Coast, Praise for Obama, Criticism of Visit
Source: The New York Times

NEW ORLEANS — At Willie's Auto Repair in the Lower Ninth Ward, just a few blocks from a school where President Obama is scheduled to speak on Thursday morning, Mr. Obama received Jerome Bienaime's endorsement.

State student aid feels pinch
Source: nems360.com

"In a poor state like Mississippi we just have a lot of people who can't afford to go to school full-time," said Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson. "People have to work and it takes longer to graduate....Life happens in that time period.

Domestic violence as pre-existing condition? 8 states still allow it
Source: mcclatchydc.com

Eight states and the District of Columbia don't have laws that specifically bar insurance companies from using domestic violence as a pre-existing condition to deny health coverage, according to a study from the National Women's Law Center.

45 JSU Band Members Suspended Over Hazing Charges
Source: WAPT.COM

JACKSON, Miss. -- The Sonic Boom of The South's percussion section is suspended after an alleged hazing incident off campus in a case that could end with criminal charges.

My Conversion

Well to tell this story I need to go back a ways. I was raised in a church going christian home. We went to church most every Sunday morning but that was it. No night church because my parents work schedules just didn't allow for it.

Girl pulls GUN on Mississippi Bus
Source: USA Today

Football player leaps into action and takes gun away from Girl.

Summer Rituals - Going South - A World Away, Close to Family
Source: The New York Times

Every year, thousands of African-American children like Amya, from New York, Chicago and other urban outposts, spend a week, a month, even a full season below the Mason-Dixon Line, where so many families trace their roots.

Man swims the entire length of the Amazon - mirror.co.uk
Source: Mirror.co.uk

That's 3,274 miles, swimming 10 hours a day for 66 days.. on two bottles of wine a day

Toyota, NUMMI, Mississippi and the Corolla/Prius Conundrum

For the record- As Sergeant Shultz of Hogan's Heroes would say...... I KNOW NOTHEENG!!! There is much speculation about Toyota and the possibility of NUMMI's closure. Allow me to speculate as well.

Trent Lott Talks Scandal, Judges, and the Future of the GOP
Source: SunHerald.com

Former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott spoke with the Sun Herald about recent major news items, including a Mississippi political sex scandal, judicial bribery investigations and his party's strategy to take back Congress.

UFO Traffic Report: Couple has close encounter in Nevada desert
Source: Examiner

The UFO Traffic Report for Friday, May 8, 2009, includes seven selected sightings over five states, according to witness statements filed in the past 48 hours with the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) database.

Miss. Ranks Highest In Exporting Guns
Source: wapt.com

Gun control advocates say Mississippi's per capita export rate of guns used in crime is highest in the U.S.

Man shot while working on roof
Source: SunHerald.com

A construction worker was in good condition after he was shot in the leg while men in nearby woods were target practicing.

Virginia's Online Records Help Blacks ID Ancestors
Source: The Washington Post

Record Group 105.2 of the Virginia Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands records lists marriage certificates from 1861 to 1869 in Gloucester County.

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