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Local High School Schedule Week 5

Friday, September 16 by Caston Countz

Sylva Bay Columbia Academy Can be heard on WCJU-AM 1450 and on the internet at www.wcjuam.com Prentiss Christian Hillcrest Christian Can be heard on WCJU-FM 104.9 and on the internet at www.wcjufm.com North Pike Columbia Can be heard on WJDR 98.3 and on the internet at www.wjdrfm.com West Marion Forrest County... Read More.

USM to cut nonresident tuition in bid to boost enrollment

Friday, September 16 by Caston Countz

AP=The University of Southern Mississippi is cutting tuition for students from outside the state in a bid to boost enrollment and revenue. Mississippi’s College Board voted Thursday to approve USM’s plans to cut non-resident tuition and fees from $16,529 to $9,964 starting in fall 2017.... Read More.

Unclaimed Property Event on September 19th

Friday, September 16 by Caston Countz

Senator John Horhn and State Treasurer Lynn Fitch will partner from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Center Stage of the Jackson Medical Mall to assist citizens in searching for and applying to claim money they may be owed. The treasurer’s... Read More.

Senators Add Mississippi Projects to Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Thursday, September 15 by Caston Countz

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today voted for Senate passage of bipartisan water infrastructure legislation that includes provisions they developed to authorize federal resources for improving waterways, flood control and other projects in Mississippi. The Water Resources Development Act... Read More.

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.

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.

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.