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June 8, 2015

Palazzo steps down as House Space Subcommittee chair after being named to Appropriations

BABIN TO TAKE OVER HOUSE SPACE SUBCOMMITTEE Babin succeeds Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), who had Chaired the subcommittee since 2011. The announcement did not give a reason for the change, but Palazzo was named to the House Appropriations Committee in March. A committee aide said Palazzo will remain on the full House Science Committee. Palazzo…
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June 8, 2015

Gov. Bryant appoints John Weddle DA to replace Congressman-elect Trent Kelly

Bryant chooses successor for Kelly as DA TUPELO — Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed a new district attorney for seven counties in northeast Mississippi. John Weddle of Tupelo will serve the final few months of a term started by fellow Republican Trent Kelly, who was elected this week to the U.S. House. Bryant announced Weddle’s…