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Morten Andersen, Sam Mills among nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 15 by Caston Countz

Morten Andersen, a member of the Saints Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame, and Dome Patrol linebacker Sam Mills are two of the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017, the hall announced Wednesday evening. Andersen made it to the... Read More.

State Election Commissioners Certify Candidates on November 8 Ballot

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Jackson, Miss.—The State Board of Election Commissioners met today to certify candidates on the November 8, 2016 General Election Ballot. Statutory members of the State Board include Governor Phil Bryant, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, and Attorney General Jim Hood. Certified U.S. presidential candidates include: ... Read More.

Columbia Fire Department Testing Fireplugs Today

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

The Columbia Fire Department has announced they will be testing fireplugs in the following areas: Martin Luther King Drive Owens Street Conner Street Conner Street Sunset Circle Glenmore Drive Residents may experience some loss in water pressure on and off throughout the day. This should only last until late this afternoon.

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Mark McKee Director of Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Mark McKee Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. McKee’s appointment is effective Oct. 10. He replaces Rusty Barnes, who recently retired. As Director of MOHS, McKee will oversee the agency that establishes, trains and equips... Read More.

Birthday Club for September 14

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

Tereza Rego Josh Anthony Brittany Davis Tanner Peavy Joe Williams Corey Everett Marisa McHenry

New Orleans Release RB Spiller

Wednesday, September 14 by Caston Countz

The New Orleans Saints released running back C.J. Spiller on Tuesday. He was a healthy scratch for this past weekend's season opener against the Oakland Raiders. Spiller, who signed a 4 year, $16 million deal with New Orleans in early 2015, played in thirteen... Read More.

2 Mississippi Colleges Make Top 50 List.

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Bellhaven University in Jackson, and Mississippi College in Clinton were two schools named in Christian University Online's list of the top 50 most affordable Christian Colleges. (https://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/50-most-affordable-christian-colleges-and-universities-2017/). College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, claimed the top spot on the... Read More.

Birthday Club for September 13

Tuesday, September 13 by Caston Countz

Michael Stringer Ada Pittman Brandon Graham Ryan Woodson--4 Nicholas McNabb Tom Rawles