Donna Bruce describes Boston as ‘somber’ day after marathon bombing
Somber is how Madison’s Donna Bruce describes the scene in Boston, one day following the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Bruce, a partner at BKD, LLP in Jackson, finished the race in 3 hours, 50...
View ArticleMadison’s Martha Davis sees Boston Marathon celebration turn to sadness
For Martha Davis of Madison, this year’s Boston Marathon was supposed to be a time to celebrate. But that all changed Monday afternoon shortly after she crossed the finish line in Boston, nine minutes...
View Article(VIDEO) New DSU president Bill LaForge embraces Okra mascot
Despite having gone to Delta State when there was only one mascot (The Statesman), new Delta State president Bill LaForge has no problems embracing The Fighting Okra on his first day on the job at the...
View ArticleHOTTER THAN HADES — Sizzling Event Slated for June 22 in Leland and Tribbett
After an overwhelming successful inaugural event, the 2nd Annual Hotter than Hades Half Marathon is slated for Saturday, June 22, 2013. In addition to the half marathon, a two-team relay for the...
View ArticleSpurs nearly complete connecting trail with city's downtown
HATTIESBURG — The pieces that will link downtown Hattiesburg and the Longleaf Trace finally are falling into place. The spurs that eventually will connect Kamper Park/Hattiesburg Zoo and the...
View ArticleContract awarded for 'whistle stops' along Tanglefoot Trail
PONTOTOC — A Thaxton company has been awarded a $319,000 contract to construct four “whistle stops” along the Tanglefoot Trail in north Mississippi. Karen Heintze, project manager for Three Rivers...
View ArticleUPDATE: Department of Justice, Boston police deny bombing arrest
UPDATE … The FBI said no arrests have been made in the Boston Marathon bombing, despite widespread earlier reports that a suspect was in custody in Monday’s deadly attack. Paul Bresson, a spokesman for...
View ArticleMississippi River Marathon hopes for growth in second year
The organizers of the Mississippi River Marathon in Greenville and Lake Village, Ark., are hoping to build on last February’s success. This was the first year for the marathon and half-marathon, which...
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View ArticleSEABOLD: The ‘bug’ has changed me — for the better
Years ago, I was bitten by this bug. It wasn’t serious, but it definitely had an effect on my life. I was in a spot where I was pretty — okay fine, I was very unhealthy and overweight. My former self...
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