Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman helps raise cash as business partner runs for Miss. gov in 2011October 13th, 2009 Morgan Freeman helps friend in Miss. gov's raceCLARKSDALE, Miss.
Southern Miss walk-on punter Peter Wilkes critically wounded in Tennessee hometownOctober 9th, 2009 S. Miss walk-on punter critically woundedHATTIESBURG, Miss. — Peter Wilkes, a walk-on punter at Southern Miss, is in critical condition at a Memphis, Tenn., hospital after being shot at his home in Union City, Tenn.
W.Va. man accused of putting beer into an infant's bottle while baby-sittingOctober 8th, 2009 Man accused of putting beer in infant's bottleCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man was accused of putting beer into an infant's bottle while baby-sitting the child.
Former Tennessee Titans, Vols DT Jesse Mahelona dies in car wreck in HawaiiSeptember 5th, 2009 Former Vols, Titans DT Jesse Mahelona dead at 26KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona has died after being involved in a car accident.
Helicopter practicing aerial manuevers crashes into Miss. duplex, killing 1 person on boardSeptember 1st, 2009 1 dead when helicopter hits duplex in Miss.JACKSON, Miss. — A helicopter practicing aerial maneuvers crashed into a duplex Tuesday, killing one person on board and injuring another, authorities said.
Sam Cooke's music, business acumen take center state at Mississippi music festivalAugust 5th, 2009 Miss. festival pays tribute to Sam CookeJACKSON, Miss. — More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned "A Change is Gonna Come," which found a new audience with the election of America's first black president.
Theater: Shaw Festival under way in OntarioAugust 3rd, 2009 Theater: Shaw Festival under way in OntarioNIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario — The 2009 season of the Shaw Festival is under way in Ontario with productions by Noel Coward, Eugene O'Neill and Stephen Sondheim. The theater season, which runs through Nov.
St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6May 4th, 2009 St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St.
Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMay 1st, 2009 Horford, Williams both out for Game 6MIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Horford sprained his right ankle in Atlanta's Game 5 win.
'About Elly,' 'Racing Dreams' win top honors at Tribeca Film FestivalMay 1st, 2009 'About Elly,' 'Racing Dreams' take Tribeca awardsNEW YORK — The Iranian drama "About Elly" and documentary "Racing Dreams" won top honors at the Tribeca Film Festival. Awards for the eighth annual festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, were announced Thursday.
Heat, Hawks will both be without small forwards for Game 4, with Moon and Williams ailingApril 28th, 2009 Moon, Williams both out for Game 4MIAMI — Small forwards Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks and Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat will both miss Game 4 of the teams' first-round Eastern Conference playoff series Monday night. Williams has a sprained right wrist, which he suffered in Game 2 and kept him sidelined for Game 3.
Hawks to play Game 3 without Marvin WilliamsApril 25th, 2009 Hawks' Williams out for Game 3MIAMI — Atlanta forward Marvin Williams has been ruled out of Game 3 of the Hawks' first-round series against the Miami Heat with a wrist injury, adding to his recent run of health-related woes. Williams missed 16 games with back problems late in the regular season, then hurt his wrist in Game 2 in Atlanta on Wednesday night.
Chargers' DT Jamal Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsApril 24th, 2009 Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsSAN DIEGO — Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams pleaded guilty to two traffic violations on Thursday as part of a plea deal stemming from his arrest Feb. 1. Williams had been arrested on suspicion of DUI, but the San Diego City Attorney's office decided to charge him with misdemeanor reckless driving after his blood-alcohol level showed 0.07 percent, under the state limit of 0.08.
Hip-hop singer Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz Festival as part of European tourApril 21st, 2009 Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz FestivalSTOCKHOLM — Organizers say former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill will be the headline act for the Stockholm Jazz Festival in July. Festival spokesman Gunnar Lagerman says the hip-hop and R&B singer will perform at the five-day event as part of a 10-stop European tour.
'Desperate Housewives' cast gathers to bid farewell to Nicollette Sheridan's 'Edie'April 19th, 2009 'Housewives' cast gathers to bid Sheridan adieuLOS ANGELES — For the cast and crew of "Desperate Housewives," it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos and bittersweet goodbyes, as they greeted an auditorium filled with cheering fans but also bid adieu to one of the show's leading original cast members. Nicollette Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane's saucy "Edie," makes her final appearance as a series regular on the episode airing Sunday.
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