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June 28, 2007

Supervisor hopefuls focus on differences

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/28/7 On paper, the two Republican candidates for the District 4 Hinds County supervisor seat are strikingly similar. Both of the Clinton residents came up through the same political channel – first serving on the city’s planning and zoning board and then becoming aldermen. But incumbent Ronnie Chappell and opponent Phil Fisher say…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 28, 2007

Crimefighters wanted: JPD seeks more cops

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/28/7 Jackson has 424 police officers on the payroll, down 11 from a few months ago. That’s 61 fewer than the department’s budgeted level of 485 officers and 26 fewer than when Mayor Frank Melton took office in July 2005. With a number of veteran officers with 25 years of experience able to…