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Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park [GALLERY]

JayCee — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:58 +0000

A recent trip afforded us the opportunity to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi’s National Military Park, which memorializes the battles and soldiers of the Civil War. I am just shy of being a ‘war buff’; what I mean is, I know a little about several wars, but not a whole lot on any particular war. Take, for [...]

Best Ever Obituary Goes Viral – RIP Harry Stamps

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:37:03 +0000

His obituary, written by his daughter, describes him as a "natty dresser' who "fancied smart women," but despised Martha Stewart.

5 US Hotspots Where Hurricanes May Cause Severe Damage

Camilla Turner — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:41:53 +0000

Everyone knows that the last two hurricane seasons have been pretty bad. But just how bad were they? Experts say that actually we had just gotten used to an unnaturally low level of hurricane activity, with relatively few major hurricanes hitting the East Coast over the last 30 years. But we may rest on our [...]

Human Torso Found on Beach in Bay St. Louis [UPDATE]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:53:46 +0000

Update 12:53 pm: WLOX is now reporting that the torso was not that of missing Lafayette woman, Mickey Shunick. The remains had body piercings that did not match Shunick’s. Read the full story at WLOX.com. WLOX in Mississippi is reporting that a human torso was found yesterday on the beach in Bay St. Louis. A [...]

Conway Twitty to be Honored Today, May 31, in Mississippi

CJ — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:04:41 +0000

On Thursday, May 31, country music star Conway Twitty will be honored with the latest marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The marker unveiling is scheduled for 1 p.m. at 700 Second Street in Friars Point, Miss. Born in Friar’s Point as Harold Lloyd Jenkins, son of a ferryboat captain, Conway Twitty (1933-1993) first [...]