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April 17, 2009

Many may opt not to vote in Ward 1 race

Many may opt not to vote in Ward 1 race Perhaps the toughest task the two candidates running for Jackson’s Ward 1 City Council seat have before them in this crowded municipal election season is convincing residents to vote in their race. Ten Democrats are vying to be the next mayor of Jackson in one…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 17, 2009

Pickering, Hood divided over Langston’s MCI fees

State Auditor, AG divided over Langston’s MCI fees A Hinds County Circuit judge must decide whether $14 million paid to the then-Joey Langston law firm as part of the 2005 MCI/WorldCom tax settlement case is public money. An attorney for state Auditor Stacey Pickering argued Thursday in court that it is public money and should…