Important Historical Paper from 1927 on the Mississippi Valley ...
He has written and spoken broadly on coastal land use and stewardship topics locally and nationally and has received an Environmental Hero Award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for his work in this field. ... Chief Executive Officer of Enviroscore, a consulting firm founded 15 years ago in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to advise lending institutions about environmental risk. Ms. Baum is a nationally recognized expert on stormwater compliance, ...

Around South Mississippi for Monday, March 15 - Local - SunHerald.com
A police officer spotted the struggle and arrested Daniels, who was out on bond for grand larceny and felony shoplifting charges. He was held without bond. Police ask those with information about the case to call them at 435-6112. ...

Turn the World Upside Down: Race and Class in Civil War Mississippi
"surrounded the home in which the local conscription officer, Captain John J. Bradford, of the 3rd Mississippi Regiment, was staying. In broad daylight they called him outside and took a vote on whether to hang him. ...

DPS seeking current law enforcement officers >> Local News ...
A northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student sought to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo. The Itawamba County school district's board decided Wednesday to drop the prom because of what it ... Potential applicants can call a toll-free number, 1-866-TXTROOP (898-7667), that rings directly into the recruiting office at DPS Headquarters in Austin. DPS is an equal opportunity employer. Local News ...

The Natchez Democrat - Local heroes honored
Feb 21, 2010 ... NATCHEZ - The community honored and celebrated local heroes ... bring racial equality to Natchez and the state of Mississippi. ... as a police officer for the Natchez Police Department and as the Adams County Supervisor. ...

Heroes in the News - Heroes in Our Midst
'Big Sister' To Be Honored As Local Hero ... National Award Connects Local Boy and U.S. Intelligence Officer ... Connecting Heroes Through Sports; Mississippi Native & Sports Enthusiast Honored as Hero. Golden Valley man recognized for ...

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago - News - News
Apr 17, 2009 ... Twelve Local Heroes To Be Honored By The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago ... family members from drowning in the Mississippi River's undercurrent. ... Officer Richard Francis (posthumous award) will be honored with ...

S alute to Local Heroes
Jan 14, 2010 ... Mississippi Rotarian a bottle of wine and a "re- ... this year's Local Hero honorees. Sheriff Bill Gore ... honored Julio M. This star witness testified against ... officer. Despite fear of retaliation during the two ...

Police officer honored for saving baby's life
Feb 25, 2010 ... Gator football at Mississippi State on Oct. 24 will be televised on ESPN. ... You are here: News Local Police officer honored for saving baby's life ... DeCoursey said he asked Joy what it felt like to be a hero, ...

The Mississippi Link: News - Black sailor among four honored with ...
Feb 18, 2010 ... Local Calendar. Breaking News ... He was the first black officer awarded that honor. ... Miller, a Waco, Texas native, became the first black American hero of World War II for his actions at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. ...