Former MSU linebacker writes motivational book

When it comes to sports, not everyone will make millions of dollars. For those not able to make the big bucks, a former Mississippi State football player says there is a plan "B".
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18613509/former-msu-linebacker-writes-motivational-book

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:51 -0700

Saturday, May 26

The Magnolia Meltdown on the Parkway is at 7 a.m. at The Township at Colony Park (1111A Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland) and benefits the St. Dominic Community Clinic. $25 through May 24, $35 after, $15 fun run; call 601-605-9886. ...
http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/saturday_may_26/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:06:44 -0700

WeatherVision moving, becomes part of JSU's meteorology school

A familiar sight along Interstate 55 in Jackson is in the process of moving. WeatherVision has been uplinking weathercasts to stations around the country since 1991. It's currently located on Foley Street, which is between Fortification and High streets, and is moving to the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University on Raymond Road. 
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18620393/weathervision-moving-becomes-part-of-jsus-meteorology-school

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 17:42:43 -0700

C Spire Wireless gives update on 4G LTE network build-out

RIDGELAND — C Spire Wireless has released details on progress the company has made in readying its network for introduction of 4G LTE (Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution) high-speed mobile broadband services beginning in September.
http://msbusiness.com/2012/05/c-spire-wireless-gives-update-on-4g-lte-network-build-out/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:13:23 -0700

Officers to increase patrols this holiday weekend

Nine people died on Mississippi highways during the 2011 Memorial Day weekend. The Highway Patrol hopes to reduce that number on the roads it covers during the 78-hour holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Friday and ends at midnight Monday. 
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18618401/officers-to-increase-patrols-this-holiday-weekend

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:43 -0700

Ridgeland senior wins national poetry contest

An 18-year-old Ridgeland High School senior has been crowned the winner of a national poetry recitation contest in Washington.
http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/Ridgeland-senior-wins-national-poetry-contest/-/9156946/13403846/-/vqngg0z/-/index.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:57 -0700

Crafty Men

A man's man. A burly man. The kind of man who likes to roll up his sleeves and ... craft? That's what the Mississippi Craft Center is counting on with Real Men Craft, an upcoming installment of their Discover series.
http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/crafty_men_052312/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:22:06 -0700

Mississippi startups compete for economic future

They may be relatively unheard of across the state, but if you ask Latasha Bibb with the Mississippi Technology Alliance, they are becoming part of Mississippi's economic horizon.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18583110/mississippi-startups-compete-for-economic-future

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:27:43 -0700

Ridgeland senior advances in national poetry competition

Ridgeland High senior and two-time Mississippi Poetry Out Loud champ Kristen Dupard advances to tonight's finals in national competition.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120515/FEAT/120515003

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 05:37:50 -0700

Hattiesburg woman arrested, charged with previous husband's murder

A University of Southern Mississippi employee is in the custody of Forrest County authorities.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/18593792/hattiesburg-woman-arrested-charged-with-husbands-murder

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:28:13 -0700