Lamar County had its share of fires to fight this weekend. Lamar County Fire Coordinator Kyle Hill said crews responded to at least 12, out-of-control wood fires Saturday. More than five, out-of-control burns also were extinguished Sunday, including one near Mississippi 13. Craft said that blaze burned more than 50 acres.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, who died Feb. 26 with his wife and dog at his home in New Mexico, starred in "Mississippi Burning" and other MS-related films.

The legendary actor earned an Oscar nomination for "Mississippi Burning," the still-polarizing civil rights era thriller.

As tributes pour in, fans seeking to relive Hackman's powerful performances can turn to Amazon Prime Video, which is streaming one of his finest works, Mississippi Burning.

He was famed for appearing in some of the most highly regarded films of the 20th Century, from thrillers such as The French Connection and The Conversation, Clint Eastwood’s revisionist Western Unforgiven and comedy-drama The Birdcage.

From ruthless villains to comedic geniuses, Gene Hackman's roles have left an indelible mark on cinema. Discover the films that defined his illustrious career.

Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

In "Mississippi Burning," Brad Dourif's racist deputy received a close shave from Hackman's FBI agent. "I made sure that the razor was actually not sharp!" Dourif said. "Absolutely," Dourif replied.

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning over four decades,

Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The Superman star was found dead in his Santa Fe home along with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog. Cause of death hasn't been confirmed.