Ex-Gov. Barbour 'very comfortable' with pardons Former Gov. Haley Barbour says he's "very comfortable" with his decision to grant pardons or other clemency to more than 200 people in the last days in office.
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TVA says fuel cost drop ranges from $2 to $4.50 The Tennessee Valley Authority's monthly fuel cost will drop between $2 and $4.50 in February billings for average residential customers due to mild weather.
MDOC says 4 freed trusties checked in Authorities say four former Governor's Mansion trusties who were pardoned in Haley Barbour's final days as governor have been located.
Pontotoc authorities searching for suspect in drug case A warrant on assault and drug charges has been issued for a Lee County man who ran off into the woods on Lee Line Road Thursday night after Pontotoc County Deputies stopped him for speeding.
Amory woman indicted on embezzlement charges An Amory woman was indicted on two counts of embezzlement, according to a press release from Amory Police Department Chief Ronnie Bowen.
Auditor reduces amount owed by Southaven mayor The Mississippi Auditor's Office has reduced the amount of money that Southaven Mayor Greg Davis must pay as part of an investigation into the misuse of city funds.
Oxford Police seek robbery suspects Police here are seeking two suspects in connection with the robbery of a store just off West Jackson Avenue on Thursday night.
E911 declines savings move Despite funding shortfalls, Lee County E911 won’t adopt staff changes that could save an estimated $47,000 in overtime costs.
Estes touts GOP congressional challenge Snow flurries and 30-mph winds kept Robert Estes’ remarks brief Thursday, but his election pitch was hot for Congress.
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MLK events mark holiday weekend A series of events tonight through Monday will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in conjunction with the King national holiday.
JACKSON -- With Republicans capturing the state House for the first time since the 1800s, Appropriations Chair Johnny Strnger, D-Montrose, appears to be resigned to his new l...
JACKSON -- Marsha and Haley Barbour held their final Christmas Party for the media in the Governor's Mansion earlier this week, and like at the past annual events, they were gracious hosts. ...
I'm still reading, but take a look at what Dickie Scruggs says about various aspects of the government's case that alleges he improperly influenced Judge Bobby DeLaughter. Among the items, he sa...
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Mississippi AG seeks to void governor's pardons
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Reuters - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said on Friday he would ask a court to overturn the majority of former Governor Haley Barbour's 222 pardons of convicts because they failed to meet constitutional requirements.
Fri Jan 13 18:20:33 UTC 2012
U.S. judge backs ATF multiple rifle sales reporting
(Reuters)
Reuters - A U.S. judge on Friday, in a victory for the Obama administration, upheld new federal rules requiring gun dealers in four states bordering Mexico to report the sales of multiple semi-automatic rifles, despite a challenge by the gun industry.
Fri Jan 13 18:25:06 UTC 2012
Bumpy ride for California's high-speed rail effort
(Reuters)
Reuters - California Governor Jerry Brown wants to move forward with building a statewide high-speed rail system seen costing nearly $100 billion, but lawmakers are nervous about approving bonds needed to lock in federal funds to get the project under way.
Fri Jan 13 18:41:24 UTC 2012
Apparently, Hipsters Are Taking Hints From the Amish Now
(Time.com)
Time.com - Trendspotters, take note -- all the cool kids are dressing (and farming) like the Amish these days