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MayorWatch [10.25.2006]
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is slowly working up to his day in court. Court dates are set regarding Melton's alleged rampage on Ridgeway Street and a related charge surrounding his …
Ceara Sturgis' Mother Speaks Out on Prom Cancellation
Veronica Rodriguez, the outspoken mother of Wesson Attendance Center student Ceara Sturgis, a lesbian, says that the Itawamba School District is mistreating senior Constance McMillen by cancelling the high school …
Confusion, Obstacles Raise Voting Concerns in Some States
More than a dozen states have enacted tougher requirements for registering and voting since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a key provision of the Voting Rights Act three years ago.
Community Events and Public Meetings
5:30 p.m., Evening in Maroon Gala, at the Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner, auction and program follows at 6:30 …
Man to Use Insanity Defense in Gun Case
Court records say a man will use an insanity defense against two counts of being a convicted felon in possession of guns.
Dems get OK to Sub Moore in 4th District House Race
State election commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to let Michael Herrington of Hattiesburg withdraw and Matthew Moore of Biloxi take his place.
Mental Evaluation Ordered Over Hospital Threat
A federal judge has ordered a Tupelo man to undergo a psychiatric evaluation over a threat to shoot people at a local hospital.
City Elections Filing Deadline is Friday
Candidates for municipal offices have until 5 p.m. Friday to qualify for the May party primaries and the June general election.
Miss. Lawmakers Near End of Budget Negotiations
Mississippi lawmakers say they're getting closer to agreeing on details of a budget for fiscal year 2014, which begins July 1.
Ice Cream Safari Postponed to Aug. 3
The Jackson Zoo announced on Friday that it would postpone the annual Ice Cream Safari from Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, Aug. 3.
Justices Uphold Katrina Fraud Verdict Against State Farm
A unanimous Supreme Court has upheld a jury verdict that State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. committed fraud against the federal government after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
Politics
Miss. House Democrats Call on Gov. Reeves to Ease Burden on Families Caused by COVID-19
Today, Mississippi House Democrats wrote a letter to Governor Reeves encouraging the Governor to take advantage of newly enacted federal legislation that could assist Mississippi families with the costs of …
Miss. Attorney Tries to Revive Confederate Emblem Lawsuit
A Mississippi attorney is asking a federal appeals court to revive his lawsuit that sought to erase the Confederate emblem from the state flag.
Miss. Lawmakers Moving Toward Budget Negotiations
Mississippi lawmakers are moving closer to final negotiations on a $6 billion state budget for the year that begins July 1.
Day 4: Not Guilty On All Counts
Mayor Frank Melton and his police bodyguards, Marcus Wright and Michael Recio, were found not guilty on all counts. When court was recessed, it exploded in applause, with members of …
Burns Asks Barbour to Delay Execution
Attorneys representing death-row inmate Joseph Daniel Burn are asking Gov. Haley Barbour to delay Burn's July 21 execution date, The Associated Press reported today.
Inmate Pleads Guilty in Prison Riot
One inmate has pleaded guilty in a deadly Adams Count prison riot last May; a second prisoner has been charged in the case.
Voters Line Up in Mississippi
Polling stations had long lines early Tuesday in Mississippi, and almost all anyone wanted to talk about was the race for president.
Miss. Gov. Signs Bill for Student-Led School Prayer
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill that could lead to student-led prayer over school intercoms or at graduations or sporting events.
Only Miss. Abortion Clinic Can't Comply With Law
Mississippi's only abortion clinic missed a Friday deadline to comply with a state law requiring each of its physicians to get hospital admitting privileges.
