The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 5/1/7
The Council has on its plate to scrutinize Police Chief Shirlene Anderson’s plan to hire 200 more police officers – a demonstrable need since the comprehensive 1999 Linder/Maple Group police study that said 680 was the minimum needed.
But, under Melton’s watch, there’s no money because the city has projected a $4.3 million revenue shortfall for the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30.
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More Like This
More From This Author
Previous Story
Next Story
World News
|
Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
, Russ Bynum, Associated Press
•
June 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says
The apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week, threatening to return the Middle East to full-scale war.
