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October 12, 2007

Promoted officers won’t get pay raises

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/12/7 A group of Jackson police officers promoted by Mayor Frank Melton can wear the titles but won’t get salary increases because money isn’t available. Some council members suggested Melton look to the Jackson Police Department’s $46 million budget to find the roughly $149,000 he needs to continue employing four workers in the…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 12, 2007

Hopkins aims for more AG transparency

The Daily Leader, 10/12/7 “People ask me do I support the sunshine bill,” said Attorney General hopeful Al Hopkins. “I tell them yes, but it’s not necessary. If you have an honest attorney general, you don’t need it.” Incumbent Attorney General Jim Hood’s opponent said his support of the sunshine bill, which is aimed at…