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Mississippi editorial roundup

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:44:02 -0400

Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:

Defense lawyers: review cases involving Hayne

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:38:34 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Some defense lawyers are calling for an independent review of cases involving a pathologist whose testimony prompted the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn two convictions.

Ethics panel clears way for GOP Medicaid votes

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:19:16 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - The Mississippi Ethics Commission on Friday cleared the way for six Republican state House members to vote on Medicaid issues, but the commission's ruling wasn't unanimous and one member called it "illogical."

Madison Co. wants Entergy customer records

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:34:36 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Madison County is seeking customer information on 25,000 residents from Entergy Mississippi in an ongoing investigation of homestead exemption fraud, but the utility is fighting what it calls "a fishing expedition" in a case before the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Vicksburg Rep. Flaggs taking oath as mayor June 30

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:53:25 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Democrat George Flaggs says he'll resign from the Mississippi House on June 30, the same day he's being inaugurated as the new mayor of Vicksburg.

Willis sworn in to state House seat on Miss. coast

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:06:37 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Patricia Willis has joined the state House of Representatives.

Court upholds county's gas, oil fence requirement

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:05:23 -0400

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi - The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that the Forrest County Board of Supervisors can enforce an ordinance requiring fencing, gates and signs to be placed around oil and gas facilities.

New sentencing for teen in grandfather's death

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:05:05 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - The Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered a new sentencing for Lester Lavon Parker Jr., who was 15 years old when authorities say he shot and killed his grandfather.

Democrats perform well in Miss. mayoral contests

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:27:32 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Democrats had a strong showing in Mississippi mayoral races Tuesday, capturing an open seat in Tupelo and unseating a Republican in Meridian.

Miss. gov: US education declined with working moms

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:38:03 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Mississippi's governor said Tuesday that the quality of education in the U.S. began declining when mothers started working outside the home, though he added later that he was not trying to blame working women for education problems.

Troopers work 129 accidents, 3 fatal over weekend

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:19:46 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it worked 129 accidents, including three traffic fatalities, over the holiday weekend.

Vicksburg's Stewart is 2012 Trooper of the Year.

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:52:26 -0400

VICKSBURG, Mississippi - Mississippi State Trooper First Class Kervin Stewart says his military training helps keep him cool under pressure.

Okolona assistant chief found guilty on 3 counts

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:20 -0400

HOUSTON, Mississippi - Okolona Assistant Police Chief Ramona Robertson has been convicted on three counts.

Court won't get involved in Miss. redistricting

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:15 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court won't order new legislative elections in Mississippi over complaints about the timing of the state's redistricting.