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April 1, 2009

Miss. lawmakers recess session

Miss. lawmakers recess session Lawmakers are planning to return in May or June to decide on a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. They’re giving themselves more time to learn how federal stimulus dollars will affect the budget. They are leaving the state Capitol with no agreements on raising cigarette or hospital…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 1, 2009

Now, the Sheriff resigns and Melton retracts “firing”

Sheriff McMillin resigns as Jackson police chief Mayor Frank Melton said he has accepted a letter of resignation from Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin today. Melton initially said he had let McMillin go, but later clarified his statement. He has called a news conference for 2 p.m. at City Hall to announce McMillin’s replacement. “I…