Politics

NAACP files suit over Mississippi redistricting

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, March 17th, 2011, 5:08pm

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate has rejected a House redistricting plan - an action that has drawn a lawsuit and possibly set the stage for federal intervention in the state's election process.

The Senate voted Thursday to seek negotiations with the House on drawing new maps for both chambers. That vote came despite Democratic House Speaker Billy McCoy's decision not to negotiate on the matter.

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Nunnelee to host first DeSoto County town hall

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, 12:11pm

Congressman Alan Nunnelee will host his first Town Hall Meeting at the DeSoto County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m.

“My goal is to be to be accessible to my constituents,” he said.

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Miss. Senate OKs ban on texting while driving

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, 1:46pm

Miss. Senate OKs ban on texting while driving

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill that would ban texting while driving.

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Mississippi moves to ban bath salts

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, January 28th, 2011, 5:56pm

Mississippi is moving closer to outlawing bath salts and other products containing toxic chemicals that some people are using to get high.

A ban passed the Senate Friday and moves to the House for more work.

The bill would ban mephedrone and M-D-P-V.

Officials say the chemicals are sold under such names as Ivory Wave, Bliss, White Lightning, Hurricane Charlie.

Authorities say the chemicals can cause hallucinations, paranoia and suicidal thoughts.

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Desoto County leaders urge citizens to vote

Submitted by George Payne on Friday, January 28th, 3:41 pm

Desoto County leaders are urging citizens to vote in the upcoming special run-off election for State Transportation Commissioner between John Caldwell, of Desoto County, and Mike Tagert, of Starkville.

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Senate panel OKs bill banning fake bath salts

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, January 20th, 2011, 5:58pm

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Senate Drug Policy Committee has passed a bill to outlaw fake bath salts and other products, containing toxic chemicals addicts are using to get high.

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