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May 28, 2015

Hernando mayor Chip Johnson drops out of Transportation Commissioner race, backs Tagert

Johnson drops out of Northern Transportation race Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson is bowing out of the Northern District Transportation Commissioner’s race, saying he doesn’t want to square off against incumbent Mike Tagert. Tagert was in the running for the special U.S. House First District race, but lost in the first round of that race between…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 28, 2015

Gov. Bryant appoints John McLaurin as Rankin Co. Chancery Judge

Bryant appoints McLaurin to Rankin judicial post Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed John McLaurin Jr. to replace the late Dan Fairly as Rankin County Chancery judge. In a statement sent Wednesday night, Bryant said McLaurin’s term is effective immediately and that he has “extensive legal experience with heavy emphasis in the chancery court system.” ClarionLedger…