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Category Archives: Mississippi
Curtis Flowers’ conviction overturned over removal of black jurors
Justice Brett Kavanaugh said Flowers’ trial record showed ‘relentless effort’ by prosecutor to rid jury of black individuals
The supreme court has thrown out the murder conviction and death sentence of a black man in Mississippi because of a prosecutor’s efforts to keep African Americans off the jury.
The justices ruled 7-2 that the removal of black prospective jurors had deprived Curtis Flowers of a fair trial.
Continue reading...Challenger won’t debate unless Mississippi US senator does
A Democrat in a special U.S. Senate election in Mississippi says he won't take part in debates unless Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith also participates.
Charlie Mitchell: ‘Roadgate’ has promise as issue in governor’s race
As things stood, there was no red meat on the table if, as expected, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves squared off with Attorney General Jim Hood in next year's contest to be governor of Mississippi.
Bill Crawford – Electing champions for military assets important to mississippi
"The defense authorization act is one of the most consequential bills that Congress considers each year," wrote Sen. Roger Wicker in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
Bill Jacobs – Proposed tariffs will impact each and every community in Mississippi
They would be further distraught about proposed tariffs on Canadian newsprint that may be disastrous for newspapers across Mississippi - especially the local community ones located in small towns across the state.
Mississippi’s Congressional primary election day is next week
The Congressional primary elections are one week from Tuesday. But not everyone realizes that or knows what races will be on the ballot.
John Fletcher: Internet sales tax gets its day in court
Wayfair . The online seller, along with Overstock.com and Newegg, challenged a new South Dakota law that requires remote taxpayers to collect the state's sales tax if they sell more than $100,000 of goods per year into the state or, regardless of dollar amount, have more than 200 transactions with state residents.
District 3 candidates from diverse backgrounds
A diverse field of candidates, ranging from Jackson-area-professionals, to small town business owners to east Mississippi chicken farmers, are vying for the 3rd District U.S. House seat.
If politicians are true to their word, the days of runaway robocalls could be numbered..
Then the relentlessly cheerful, but somewhat disembodied voice of "Heather." She's calling because you have stayed at one of their resorts.
Police Return Guns to Prohibited Person, then Call ATF to Re-Arrest Him
In February 2016, Montana complained to the security officer at the shipyard that people were stealing his property from the yard. The NCIS officer thought Montana was experiencing "some mental issues" due to the way that Montana was acting.
Stephanie Grace: Retiring Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran was there was Louisiana needed him
In this Jan. 21, 2018, photo, lights shine inside the U.S. Capitol Building as night falls in Washington. President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday night but, as always, lawmakers are angling to steal part of the spotlight.
Charlie Mitchell: 2018 lawmaking season coasts toward a ho-hum close
No spark. Another session fizzles toward adjournment. No great ideas. No bold initiatives.
Officials: Woman to fill Senate vacancy in Mississippi
In this July 27, 2017, file photo Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss. The state's governor will appoint Hyde-Smith as Mississippi's first female member of Congress to fill the Senate vacancy that will soon be created when Sen. Thad Cochran retires, three state Republicans told The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
US Senate appointee in Mississippi pledges to support Trump
In this July 27, 2017, file photo Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss. The state's governor will appoint Hyde-Smith as Mississippi's first female member of Congress to fill the Senate vacancy that will soon be created when Sen. Thad Cochran retires, three state Republicans told The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
US to intervene in Syria if UN doesn’t implement ceasefire
What is it with Hillary and stairs? Clinton slips twice leaving Indian palace - five months after she broke her toe in London hotel fall The video Steve Mnuchin didn't want you to see: UCLA releases embarrassing footage showing Treasury Secretary getting constantly heckled during lecture - and despite his efforts to block it Republicans END House probe into Russian collusion saying there is NO EVIDENCE Putin meddled to help Trump beat Hillary - and the President celebrates with capped up tweet US prepared for military action in Syria, says Nikki Haley, as UN fails to implement ceasefire and halt the bloodshed OJ Simpson claims Nicole Brown broke down in tears and confessed she was having an affair with Marcus Allen as it is revealed former NFL star was seen screaming at his ex-wife's grave Shocking moment Crips gang member defendant, 25, grabs a pen and launches himself at witness before ... (more)
Mel B, 42, is joined by daughter Phoenix Chi, 19, for red carpet
What is it with Hillary and stairs? Clinton slips twice leaving Indian palace - five months after she broke her toe in London hotel fall The video Steve Mnuchin didn't want you to see: UCLA releases embarrassing footage showing Treasury Secretary getting constantly heckled during lecture - and despite his efforts to block it Republicans END House probe into Russian collusion saying there is NO EVIDENCE Putin meddled to help Trump beat Hillary - and the President celebrates with capped up tweet US prepared for military action in Syria, says Nikki Haley, as UN fails to implement ceasefire and halt the bloodshed OJ Simpson claims Nicole Brown broke down in tears and confessed she was having an affair with Marcus Allen as it is revealed former NFL star was seen screaming at his ex-wife's grave Shocking moment Crips gang member defendant, 25, grabs a pen and launches himself at witness before ... (more)
Mississippi passes law banning abortion after 15 weeks
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, Pam Miller, of Pro Life Mississippi, walks along the fence surrounding as she attempts to counsel a person entering the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic near downtown Jackson, Miss.
Mississippi town to allow gay pride parade, reversing denial
Leaders of a Mississippi college town voted Tuesday to permit a gay pride parade, reversing a previous denial and moving to defuse a lawsuit alleging discrimination and free speech violations. Mayor Lynn Spruill broke a 3-3 tie to allow the parade to go forward, after an alderman who previously had opposed the parade abstained, saying the city needed to move past the dispute.
AP NewsBreak: Miss. Sen. Thad Cochran resigning April 1
Longtime Republican Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi said Monday he will resign because of health problems - triggering what could be a chaotic special election to fill the seat he has held for a generation. Cochran, who turned 80 in December and has been in poor health, has been a sporadic presence on Capitol Hill in recent months.