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Saturday May 10 | The Mississippi Press
Miss. chief justice draws two opponents
Two sitting state Supreme Court justices have qualified to run for the same judicial post from north Mississippi, according to the secretary of state's office. via The Mississippi Press
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Ackerman Forum & PollsMonday Apr 21 | WSRW-AM Hillsboro
Active: 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's Formed: 1934 Similar Artists Biography The Blackwood Brothers sang gospel for over 60 years, and from the 1950s to the '70s, they were one of the most ... via WSRW-AM Hillsboro
Wednesday Apr 16 | The Webster Progress-Times
Fired dispatcher addresses board
“I don't know (that) you have the right to see your personnel records”
The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - A Sheriff's Department employee who lost her job last month met with the Board of Supervisors about her dismissal afterwards. via The Webster Progress-Times
Mar 19, 2008 | Star-Herald
Haynes put away for 17 years on sex charge
Larry Haynes, 18, of Ethel, pleaded guilty to the sexual battery of his then 3-year-old female cousin during Attala County Circuit Court Monday, March 10. via Star-Herald
Mar 2, 2008 | The South Mississippi Sun Herald | Posted by The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Bill would allow gradual utility rate increases
“It would be an opportunity to show a clean application of coal”
A bill in the state Senate could give utility regulators the power to authorize gradual rate increases for customers as Mississippi Power plans what it calls the first and largest eco-friendly, continuously operating, coal-burning plant north of Meridian in Kemper County.
Currently, the Public Service Commission allows utility companies such as Mississippi Power to increase rates to recoup building costs only when it 'flips the switch,' on new plants. The price surge is often a 'rate shock,' to consumers, said PSC Southern District Commissioner Leonard Bentz. Read more
Feb 25, 2008 | Choctaw Plaindealer
County JuneFest replaces Dawg Days festival
“Last year it was 103 degrees not counting the heat index and the fact that we were on asphalt”
Due to the dawg days of summer heat Choctaw County will host a new festival, JuneFest, held on June 6-7. JuneFest will replace the traditional Dawg Days of Summer festival in hopes of attracting larger crowds ... via Choctaw Plaindealer
Feb 23, 2008 | Choctaw Plaindealer
Flood plain ordinance on the horizon
“You have to go out and check on it”
The Choctaw Plaindealer Not long ago, the Choctaw County Board of Supervisors learned they would have to adopt a Flood Plain Management ordinance or stop receiving all federal funds. via Choctaw Plaindealer
Feb 21, 2008 | The Mississippi Press
Miss. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in French Camp police chief murder
The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Christopher Fair, who was 16 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of French Camp Police Chief Anthony Lucas. via The Mississippi Press
Feb 18, 2008 | Choctaw Plaindealer
Junior Miss contestants ready to 'Rock-N-Roll'
Eight Choctaw County girls are competing in the Junior Miss program. They are Jennifer Cooper, Tiffany Dempsey, Tori McCulloch, Margaret Davenport, Elizabeth Glaser, Katie Hughes, Heather Snow and Meghan ... via Choctaw Plaindealer
Feb 16, 2008 | Choctaw Plaindealer
Aldermen, police chief discuss car
“I hate to spend $2,000 on a car we will get rid of”
The Choctaw Plaindealer After the Feb. 5, monthly Board of Aldermen meeting, Ackerman Police Chief Rickey Thornton has permission to have the 1999 Crown Victoria police car repaired. via Choctaw Plaindealer
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