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November 16, 2015

Charles Pickering leading Ben Carson presidential campaign in Mississippi

Retired Judge Pickering to lead Carson campaign in Miss. A retired federal judge will be the Mississippi chairman of Republican Ben Carson’s presidential campaign. The Carson campaign on Friday announced the appointment Judge Charles W. Pickering. Pickering says in a statement that he believes Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, has integrity and moral authority. ClarionLedger 11/13/15
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 16, 2015

Women serving in state House down heading into next term

Number of women in Miss. Legislature decreasing Two of eight statewide offices are held by women— the highest number ever. That will stay the same for the four-year term that starts in January, with Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans. Women held 17.2 percent of Mississippi’s legislative seats during the current…