Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:04:51 GMT
A Tylertown man is charged with animal cruelty in connection to that suspected puppy mill in Walthall Co. More than 100 of the rescued animals are now at the Humane Society of South MS.More >>
A Tylertown man is charged with animal cruelty in connection to that suspected puppy mill in Walthall County. Sheriff's officials say James Thornhill, 72, turned himself in Tuesday and was released on his own recognizance. Meanwhile, 102 of the animals rescued Monday are now getting a lot of TLC at the Humane Society of South Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:54:17 GMT
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County may Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state. Advocates believe stiffer penalties would go a longMore >>
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County many Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:28:08 GMT
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.Jimmy plays in the 9-10 year old little league in Petal, andMore >>
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:50:04 GMT
Laurel businessman and former firefighter, Ken Keyes, opened his mayoral campaign office on Wednesday. The Independent candidate's office is located on Sawmill Rd. across from the city's post office. KeyesMore >>
Laurel businessman and former firefighter Ken Keys opened his mayoral campaign office on Wednesday.
I want to thankthe Faculty, Staff, and Administrators of the Hattiesburg School District for the tireless work on behalf of the children in our community. We are all indebted to you for your dedication and commitment to the education of our future leaders. The success of the school district and the City of Hattiesburg are inextricably linked, and I am striving to see that -- together -- we reach our potential. That was the goal with the City Council's decision last week not to grant the school district's request for a tax increase.
The facts are simple. The Hattiesburg School District requested a $600,000 tax increase for this fiscal year. The budget for the district was instead set at the same amount as last year, around $15 and half million dollars. There has not been a cut to the school district's budget.
In discussions with officials at the school district, I learned that the school district has budgeted a reserve balance, or "rainy day fund", that is more than twice the amount recommended by the Mississippi Department of Education: our school district maintains a fund balance of approximately $5 million dollars.
My request is that the school district use part of the 5 million dollars in rainy day funds to cover the $600,000 in increased taxes it has requested. If in future years, as our local economy improves, an increase in local funding is needed, I encourage school officials to request additional funds. Simply put, if today is not the day to use "rainy day funds", then when?
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:25:38 GMT
If you see or even have seen this female German shepherd, named Bandit, please call 601-550-1454 or 601-336-6637. She is wearing a red/orange collar with no id. The dog was last seen around 8 a.m. onMore >>
If you see or even have seen this female German shepherd, named Bandit, please call 601-550-1454 or 601-336-6637.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:20:42 GMT
The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation has halted its tornado relief campaign. USM announced Wednesday that its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were entering a quiet phaseMore >>
USM announced Wednesday that its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were entering a quiet phase as the nation focuses its attention on tornado victims in Oklahoma.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:55:25 GMT
The Hattiesburg Sunrise Rotary Club presented a check for $5000 Wednesday to the Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts. The club raised more than $10,000 in their annual Charitable Funds Awards 5-K run. MoreMore >>
The Hattiesburg Sunrise Rotary Club presented a check for $5000 Wednesday to the Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts. The club raised more than $10,000 in their annual Charitable Funds Awards 5-K run. MoreMore >>
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