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Mississippi is considered part of the deep south. The state takes its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary.

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Mississippi news from ClarionLedger.com

Proposed pit bull bans languish

Mar 9, 2010 4:56 am

Two weeks ago, Ward 1 Jackson City Councilman Jeff Weill thought he had enough support on the council to outlaw pit bulls in the city.

Former officer walks state to highlight low police pay

Mar 9, 2010 4:44 am

Former police officer Beau Phillips said he knows too many police officers who have to work two jobs to survive.

Police review idea up for vote

Mar 9, 2010 4:27 am

A plan to create a citizen board to review complaints against the Jackson Police Department appears headed back to a committee for more study.

Voter ID lands on ballot

Mar 9, 2010 4:22 am

After a dozen years of debates over voter identification in the Legislature, the issue will be settled by voters next year when statewide elections also will be decided.

Official: Toyota production still on hold

Mar 9, 2010 4:18 am

Toyota officials on Monday denied a Japanese newspaper's report that the automaker's Blue Springs plant could start production next summer.

Mississippians drank more liquor, cheaper brands in 2009

Mar 9, 2010 3:59 am

Mississippians may be drinking as much as they ever have, but they aren't drinking the good stuff.

Legislative Highlights

Mar 9, 2010 3:57 am

Briefs from the Mississippi Legislature

Gordon in good condition

Mar 9, 2010 3:50 am

Sen. Jack Gordon is "much improved," but doctors still don't know what caused the 65-year-old to have seizures Sunday, lawmakers say.

Local news for Mississippi from SunHerald.com

Dedeaux Road widening plans progress

Mar 9, 2010 7:41 pm

GULFPORT — The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s board today voted to send the city’s plans to widen Dedeaux Road to the Federal Highway Administration for appro...

Landon Road dirt pit gets OK

Mar 9, 2010 11:26 am

BILOXI — Harrison County supervisors voted 4-1 Monday to give a developer a permit for a 40-acre dirt pit north of Landon Road.

Request triggers discussion on costs of advertising

Mar 9, 2010 11:20 am

PASCAGOULA — The Board of Supervisors split on a vote Monday to spend $500 on advertising for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County golf tournament fundraiser.

State Sen. Gordon in good condition

Mar 9, 2010 4:48 am

JACKSON — Mississippi state Sen. Jack Gordon of Okolona remained hospitalized Monday, though his condition was upgraded from critical to good.

Residents can speak on land ordinance

Mar 9, 2010 4:48 am

BILOXI — Three public hearings March 22 and 23 will give residents and business owners a chance to have their say on the revised Biloxi Land Development Ordinance.

AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

Mar 9, 2010 4:47 am

15th person arrested

County workers using close parking spaces, not garage

Mar 9, 2010 4:43 am

GULFPORT — People who have business at the Harrison County Courthouse know a parking place is a hot commodity these days.

Man charged with domestic violence

Mar 9, 2010 4:42 am

BILOXI — A man has been charged with felony domestic violence after a stabbing at his home on Grandmother Lane.

Sun Herald Pet Contest voting continues until 5 p.m. today

Mar 8, 2010 8:34 pm

Chester currently leads the voting to become the top dog in the Sun Herald Pet Calendar Contest.

Meachem fans Saints fever

Mar 8, 2010 4:09 pm

BILOXI — Saints fans got a chance to meet one of their heroes at Edgewater Mall on Sunday.

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