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March 29, 2017

Bill adding firing squad to list of possible execution options heads to Governor

Firing squad possible means of execution in Mississippi House Bill 638 still has lethal injection, which is now used, as the first option. But if the state’s lethal injection protocol is ruled unconstitutional, then other options for execution would be successive if one is ruled unconstitutional. The final bill adopted Tuesday says the method of…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 29, 2017

Gov. Bryant to sign bill on domestic abuse and divorce

Mississippi passes domestic abuse divorce reform The Legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would allow abused spouses to more easily get a divorce, the first major change to the state’s antiquated divorce laws in more than 40 years. “Many victims of domestic violence are too embarrassed, ashamed or afraid to pursue divorce,” said…