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MCSO winner of 2016 Battle of the Badges blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in from the competition among Jackson-Madison County officers, emergency officials and wildlife agencies in a battle of donating blood. The 2016 Battle of the Badges ended Friday with the Madison County Sheriff's Department winning…

Hattiesburg officially files for annexation

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Hattiesburg City Council members announced in April their intention to expand the city's boundaries by annexing parts of Forrest and Lamar counties. On Monday, city officials filed in Lamar and Forrest County Chancery Courts a petition…

Liberty Tech Reloading

JACKSON, Tenn -- After finishing the season 13-1 last year, the Crusaders are back on the field looking to make another run. Spring Ball kicked off this week for the team,…

Officials vote Boyle County-wide 'dog' ordinance into law

DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Boyle County-wide "dog" ordinance has been voted into law following months of discussion and several revisions. The Advocate-Messenger reports the magistrates unanimously approved the ordinance's second reading Tuesday. It'll cover the entire county after a…

Trenton residents kick off 36th annual Teapot Festival

  TRENTON, Tenn. -- The teapot takeover has officially started in Trenton. Sunday Trenton kicked off its 36th Annual Teapot festival. "Oh this was an exciting day," said opening ceremony coordinator Betty Poteet.…

Ocean Springs halts short-term rental permits

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) - Ocean Springs aldermen have decided to stop issuing permits for short-term rentals under the new city law until they can agree on how opposition from neighbors can be resolved. The 13 homes issued permits since…

State proposals on LGBT rights push business into spotlight

ATLANTA (AP) - Major corporations invested in Southern states have become some of the staunchest opponents of bills they consider discriminatory, facing off against Republican lawmakers eager to portray their states as the best home for global brands. The NFL,…