Thursday, May 23 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:31:22 GMT
The pastor and members of a Jefferson county church make the gruesome discovery of a body on the way to Bible study Wednesday evening. Sheriff Peter Walker said a woman's body was found just before 6:30More >>
Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Walker has identified the woman found dead in the cemetery of East Mount Olive Baptist Church Wednesday night.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:11:14 GMT
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:05:03 GMT
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >>
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:42:16 GMT
The Hattiesburg City Council is expected to vote soon, possibly as early as next week, on its preferred method to upgrade the city's sewer lagoon system. The two options on the table are to build a newMore >>
In order to be able to pay for their new wastewater treatment facility, Hattiesburg is increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County customers.More >>
A project to enhance and improve efficiency at the South Mississippi Electric Power Plant in Moselle is nearing completion.
The project involves the conversion of two of the plants original steam cycle units to combined cycle operation. This involves the installation of new combine turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and generator step transformers.
The enhancements will make the plant 35% more efficient and add 150-megawatts of new capacity.
The first of the units went into commercial operation in May and second is expected to be operational in early November.
SMEPA General Manager Jim Compton says the renovations to the units will allow them to provide cheaper power than they could buy anywhere else.
"I can't promise there will be a rate decrease, but what we will do is lower the increase in power cost that people are expecting in the next several years," said Compton. 'This is a 2.35-million-dollar investment, but it will save money each and every day over the next 30-years.
The Moselle plant provides power to approximately 143,000 homes.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:42:16 GMT
The Hattiesburg City Council is expected to vote soon, possibly as early as next week, on its preferred method to upgrade the city's sewer lagoon system. The two options on the table are to build a newMore >>
In order to be able to pay for their new wastewater treatment facility, Hattiesburg is increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County customers.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:13:14 GMT
The Mississippi National Guard has honored a Meridian soldier who was killed in action in Iraq eight years ago. Guard officials Thursday presented a Silver Star and Citation to Wilma Allen, the motherMore >>
National Guard officials Thursday presented a Silver Star and Citation to Wilma Allen, the mother of Sgt. Shane Pugh.More >>
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:05:03 GMT
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>
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