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October 19, 2007

Squeeze on Melton

Squeeze on Melton Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is adamant about his recent police promotions, and a Hinds County judge seems just as determined to put a stop to what he terms end runs around Civil Service protocol. “The Civil Service Commission is going to make it very aware to management of the city of Jackson…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 19, 2007

CL – Guv’s race: Cross-party endorsements raise ire

Guv’s race: Cross-party endorsements raise ire Espy, whose family is almost synonymous with “Democrat” in the Delta, and whose nephew unsuccessfully challenged 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in the party primary last year, certainly provided a zinger. State Sen. Gloria Williamson, D-Philadelphia, a former state Democratic Party chairwoman, reacted with disappointment: “The rest of…