Daily Journal columnist to speak today by carlie.kollath

Feb 22, 2012 | 0  | 5  | 

We're going to deviate a little in this post to tell you about something one of our Djournal cohorts is doing. Leslie Criss, our Living and Features editor, will speak about her new book today at the Lee County Library. Her book, "Still & Yet: A Collection of Columns," features her columns...

Check out the new entertainment site! by scenenow

Aug 22, 2011 | 0  | 21  | 

In the coming weeks, you'll say "so long" to this Scene Now blog and hello to our new entertainment website. At the site, you'll find stories on local events and artists, calendars, TV listings, and blog posts. We're still working on it, but if you have any suggestions on what you'd like t...

Christmas for S.A.F.E. project by bobbypepper

Dec 08, 2011 | 0  | 8  | 

Information about Megan Rohman's "Christmas for S.A.F.E." community project supporting the local domestic abuse shelter: When: Monday at 5:00pm until December 23 at 5:00pm. Where: Dossett Big 4 Car Dealership​ and First United Methodist Church Tupelo Description Christmas for S.A.F.E. is a gift d...

Gunn, Hood meet in pickup by bobbyharrison

Feb 12, 2012 | 2  | 6  | 

        JACKSON -- Attorney General Jim Hood was scheduled to meet with Speaker Philip Gunn Friday morning to discuss legislation designed to curb Hood's ability to hire outside attorneys to pursue lawsuits against the state. Hood apparently caught Gunn in the parking lot of the Capitol...

Hood Has Deep Bone Bruise; Return Unknown by bradlocke

Feb 22, 2012 | 0  | 3  | 

A bit of good news regarding freshman guard Rodney Hood : The injury he suffered to his left knee Tuesday is a deep bone bruise, and there are no torn ligaments or fractures. That was revealed today during an MRI on Hood's knee. That's according to a team spokesman, who added, "Overall, the...

Ole Miss at Tennessee by parrishalford

Feb 22, 2012 | 1  | 3  | 

FINAL: Tennessee 73, Ole Miss 60 The Vols dominated the paint, earning a 40-28 rebounding edge, a category the Rebels once owned. UT's Jeronne Maymon had a double-double with 18 point and 11 rebounds. The Vols made an adjustment on Terrance Henry after the Rebels' first start. Henry f...

Stanford receiver sues two Baton Rouge-area law firms by patsy.brumfield@djournal.com

Feb 22, 2012 | 0  | 1  | 

BATON ROUGE, La. – The receiver for the Stanford companies has sued Adams & Reese LLP and Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson LLP for $1.8 billion, alleging that the New Orleans and Baton Rouge law firms helped R. Allen Stanford misappropriate the money, the Baton Rouge Advocate reports. The lawsuit...

MSU fans make big impact at Music City Bowl by SportsEd

Feb 22, 2012 | 1  | 2  | 

As it turns out, Mississippi State fans painted Nashville maroon, white … and green. The Dec. 30 Music City Bowl game between the Bulldogs and Wake Forest generated a $22.2 million economic impact, bowl officials said this week. The game drew 55,208 fans to LP Field, and an estimated 3...

Calvin Ellis hearing 02.14.12 by ChrisKieffer

Feb 14, 2012 | 6  | 11  | 

Last update at 11:06 a.m. (NOTE: LIVE TESTIMONY HAS BEEN COMPLETED)   The tenth day of testimony from the Calvin Ellis personnel hearing will begin shortly.   One note left over from yesterday. The witness who turned in testimony via affadavit was Whitney Williams. He is president...

Timing by sheenabarnett

Feb 20, 2012 | 0  | 2  | 

First off, I admit this post is probably going to sound kind of whiny. But I'm really frustrated with losing weight right now, and since this is the place to talk about it, I'm gonna vent here if that's OK.   Ya know, I probably started this weight loss thing at the exact wrong moment. ...