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May 25, 2011

Harper supports fine for BP to aid tourism, business

Harper supports fine for BP to aid tourism, business Mississippi’s 3rd District Rep. Gregg Harper supports a bill introduced by fellow Republican Rep. Jo Bonner of Alabama that would target much of the money to coastal communities for tourism and other industries. Another bill would steer most of the money toward restoring the environment. “We’re…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 25, 2011

Barbour to call special election to fill District 8 Senate vacancy

Barbour to call special election to fill District 8 Senate vacancy JACKSON – Gov. Haley Barbour will call a special election to fill the District 8 Senate seat left vacant by the recent death of incumbent Jack Gordon. The Okolona Democrat, who except for one term had held the seat since 1980, died May 7…