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Lucedale Teacher Charged With Sex Abuse

Lucedale Teacher Charged With Sex Abuse
Sheriff's Deputies have arrested and charged a 44-year-old George County High School teacher with sexual battery of a 16-year-old female. more »
Comment by triumph110: This is happening all over the country. Go to http://www.schoolteachernews.com and click on the Scandal page. This year they have documented over… 6 Responses »

Sonic Sued For Firing Epileptic Employee

Sonic Sued For Firing Epileptic Employee
The Sonic in Lucedale paid $22,000 to settle a lawsuit after firing an epileptic employee saying it was not safe for her to work around knives, ovens and other equipment. more »
Aug/26/09 6:02 PM
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Comment by KxVicious: Yeah, because PBR is real classy, too. 20 Responses »

Cigarette Tax Hike Raises $36.8M

Cigarette Tax Hike Raises $36.8M
Revenue from Mississippi's recent cigarette tax increase is meeting expectations for the most part. more »
Comment by tas: What fund is the money being placed? I know it is not going to state employees who have not had a raise in 2 years and have been told do not expect any… view »

MS Lawmakers Begin Budget Blitz

MS Lawmakers Begin Budget Blitz
Mississippi lawmakers convened a special session Sunday, trying to adopt a nearly $6 billion budget before the state fiscal year begins Wednesday. more »

MS Shrimping Waters To Open June 25th

MS Shrimping Waters To Open June 25th
Mississippi's Department of Marine Resources says that shrimp season will begin Thursday for all Mississippi waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway. more »
Comment by Bikermike: put em on the bar b and grill em a few minutes,yum yum. 1 Responses »

Finding A Job…

Finding A Job…
In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »

$1,000 Reward For Family History

$1,000 Reward For Family History
A stolen piece of family history has a Mississippi couple offering a handsome reward for its return. more »
Apr/15/09 9:53 PM
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Tax Holiday Coming To Mississippi

Tax Holiday Coming To Mississippi
Governor Barbour has signed a bill that would give back-to-school shoppers a tax break during the last weekend in July. more »

One Area Road Still Flooded Monday

One Area Road Still Flooded Monday
High water crossed Tanner Williams Road in Mississippi. more »

Caught A Whopper?

Caught A Whopper?
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »

Football Star’s Death Turned Over To U.S. Attorney

Football Star’s Death Turned Over To U.S. Attorney
Prosecutors say they turned over files on the death of star Mississippi high school football player Billey Joe Johnson to the U.S. attorney's office at the family's request. more »
Comment by ickthus: Everyone who thinks the cop shot this kid needs to stand outside a truck reach in with your left hand and grab a loaded shotgun by the barrel, drag it… 2 Responses »

Got Fish? Get Lunch!

Got Fish? Get Lunch!
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »

Family Claims Cover Up In Football Star’s Death

Family Claims Cover Up In Football Star’s Death
The family of a football star who died during a traffic stop wants the FBI to investigate. more »
Feb/26/09 4:41 PM
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Comment by southfan1981: Sirk, I haven’t heard any information disputing what the forensic report stated. I haven’t heard the family saying how or what they know. I… 192 Responses »

Show Off Your Big Catch!

Show Off Your Big Catch!
Send a photo of your Whopper of a fish and you could win a Whopper Meal! more »

Three Killed In Crash

Three Killed In Crash
Three people, including an inmate returning from a work detail, have been killed in a two-vehicle crash in George County, Mississippi. more »
Feb/18/09 3:21 PM
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NAACP Considers Civil Rights Claim In Teen’s Death

NAACP Considers Civil Rights Claim In Teen’s Death
Grand jury decides Billey Joe Johnson, Jr. accidentally caused his own death after being pulled over by a sheriff's deputy near Lucedale more »
Feb/14/09 12:08 PM
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Comment by 1a1969: This young man is no longer with us and what a terrible loss. My heart weeps for the family. All these organizations and law firms keep folks stirred up… 8 Responses »

Grand Jury Report On Star Football Player’s Death

Grand Jury Report On Star Football Player’s Death
Grand jury determines George County High School star running back Billey Joe Johnson accidentally shot himself. more »
Feb/12/09 11:44 AM
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Comment by GCNATIVE: I agree with everyone, except bob.  I wish he would give us a detailed explanation that coincides with the gj report and makes sense.  I have… 129 Responses »

Congressman Questions Katrina Recovery Spending

Congressman Questions Katrina Recovery Spending
Rep. Bernie Thompson questions why his state has not spent more Hurricane Katrina federal assistance money more »
Comment by Sealion1962: When many of us applied for assistance after Katrina many were turned down or just offered an SBA loan. Speaking for myself we received no “help”… view »

Star Football Player’s Death Goes To Grand Jury

Star Football Player’s Death Goes To Grand Jury
A George County grand jury has begun hearing testimony in the shooting death of a high school football star. Police claim Billey Joe Johnson shot himself after being stopped for running a red light. more »
Comment by BamaBob: Would love to see and hear the reaction of family and friends. 7 Responses »

Power Bills Could Go Up In Mississippi

Power Bills Could Go Up In Mississippi
Regulators considering a 9.2% increase for residential power customers more »
Comment by Wait4Me: Yep, no power means no TV or radio.  Which equates to Obamas version of the Fairness Doctrine 2 Responses »

Lucedale Current Weather

Lucedale, Mississippi
Weather Lucedale Mississippi Temp: 73°
Feels Like: 73°
Humidity: 57%
Dew Point: 59 °
Barometer: 30.12''
Wind: ENE 6 MPH
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Cigarette Tax Hike Raises $36.8M

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Cigarette Tax Hike Raises $36.8M Revenue from Mississippi's recent cigarette tax increase… more »

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Lucedale Teacher Charged With Sex Abuse Sheriff's Deputies have arrested and charged a 44-year-old… more »

Sonic Sued For Firing Epileptic…

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Sonic Sued For Firing Epileptic Employee The Sonic in Lucedale paid $22,000 to settle a lawsuit after… more »

 

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