Education
Simpson County schools race discrimination case dismissed
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The ruling means the district can make hiring decisions without a federal court’s permission
Law and Order
Former state senator to plead guilty in Epps bribery case
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The Madison businessman will appear Oct. 18 before Judge Henry Wingate.
Government
Anti-hacking security boosted on state voting systems
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The state’s voting system experiences 4,000 and 5,000 attempted hacks every month, but elections officials say the system is secure.
Law and Order
Hinds County DA Robert Smith reinstated for lack of due process
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Robert Shuler Smith insisted that his constitutional right to be heard was violated
Law and Order
Jails plan for inmates locked up but not locked out of voting
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Many people in jails around the state are still eligible to vote, but it’s up to local officials to ensure those rights are granted before Election Day.
Government
Navy Secretary Mabus promotes America’s “Away Team”
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Former Mississippi governor says he will leave the post before President Obama goes out of office
Law and Order
Fairley guilty on fraud charges
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Hattiesburg pastor and political operative faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine
Law and Order
Verdict will add to Fairley’s complicated reputation
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Supporters see a saint; critics see a sinner
Law and Order
Hinds DA Robert Smith, assistant socked with felony charges
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Attorney General Hood goes to grand jury for felony charges against Smith, McBride
Law and Order
Fairley corruption trial resumes in Hattiesburg
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Co-defendant Artie Fletcher pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday
Law and Order
Charges dropped against Hinds DA Smith – for now
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The attorney general’s motion appears to look toward new charges in a circuit court, not county.
Uncategorized
Death row inmates claim win in case over lethal injection ingredients
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The prisoners want information to fight Mississippi’s lethal-injection execution method
Law and Order
Ex-Southaven mayor Greg Davis must repay credit card expenses
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Bonding company likely to be on the hook for the spending, Davis says
Law and Order
Epps prison scandal defendant trials pushed back
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Trials for the latest of eight defendants accused in a corrections system scheme have been pushed back to next year.
Law and Order
Changes in jail policies for poor applauded
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U.S. Department of Justice official said new Mississippi policies are a model for the USA