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.
In most states, Mississippi included, it has been a long standing tradition to have trustees from the state penitentiary work at the governor's mansion. Year's ago, when it was discovered that one of them had stolen something or other from the mansion, then governor, Ross Barnett was said to have quipped, "well if you can't trust a trustee…who can you trust?"
Another long standing tradition is chief executive pardons—both gubernatorial and presidential—as they leave office. These are pardons that are made as the governor or president is on their way out the door and no longer has to be worried about political liability.
Governor Haley Barbour has stirred up a lot of controversy by pardoning David Gatlin—a trustee at the governor's mansion—who was serving time for the murder of his estranged wife and the shooting of her friend in 1993. This after the parole board turned down Gatlin's bid for parole less than two weeks ago. This has the victim's family up in arms and a lot of people saying that this is another of example of Mississippi's "catch and release" justice system coming on the heels of a number of other violent offenders being let out before serving their sentences.
Frankly, we question these midnight, one foot out the door paroles for both presidents and governors. In my opinion, if they are not willing to parole someone when it may cost them politically…they should not be allowed to do so as they are leaving office. We should place a 6-month moratorium on executive pardons prior to an office holder's term being up. I'm Jim Cameron…write and let us know what you think.
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 >>
Clips from activities day for Military Appreciation Month at the Collins Veterans Home. American Legion Riders were there to honor vets and a band from Kosciusko performed.More >>
