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May 12, 2016

New law allows small Mississippi towns to reduce number of aldermen

Mississippi’s small towns can eliminate 2 aldermen Small-town government in Mississippi could soon operate with fewer aldermen. A bill signed into law that goes into effect July 1 will allow a town with a population of 500 or less to operate its government with three aldermen instead of the current required five. Voters would have…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 12, 2016

PERRY gives glimpse into Court races

BRIAN PERRY/Crowded court races Sixteen attorneys are seeking election to the Mississippi Supreme Court or Court of Appeals this year. With staggered terms, Mississippi elects candidates to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals every two years, but this year looks to be the most crowded race in eight years. In 2008, four incumbent Supreme…