Sunday, May 19 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:35:57 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears an disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:00:07 GMT
(RNN) - Here comes the bride ... and the bills. It's not just the happy couple that has to worry about the cost of weddings. Guests are often asked to shell out big bucks just for the honor of attending. TheMore >>
It's not just the happy couple that has to worry about the cost of weddings.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:21:44 GMT
State Senator Chris McDaniel, who's been an outspoken critic of Obamacare, is reacting to the ongoing IRS scandal. He says an IRS official who once oversaw a unit which targeted Tea Party groups has noMore >>
State Senator Chris McDaniel, who's been an outspoken critic of Obamacare, is reacting to the ongoing IRS scandal.More >>
Sarah Case-Price will become director of The Children's Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi on July 1.More >>
Sarah Case-Price will become director of The Children's Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi on July 1.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:08:12 GMT
Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff's department say the body of Timothy Gordon, Sr. was found just after 12 p.m. Saturday on the Escatawpa River. Friday evening around 5:30, Gordon and anotherMore >>
The search in Moss Point is over. The body of 55-year-old boater Timothy Gordon has been pulled from the Escatapwa River. Now investigators are saying marijuana may have been involved in the accident.
There is a lot of talk about a bill before state lawmakers that would give Mississippi's 150 judges pay raises of up to 38%. District Attorneys would get raises as well. The money would come from various fees rather than tax dollars. There is a lot of opposition to the bill. In a poll this week on WDAM.com close to 90% of those voting were against the raises. It is easy to see why with the state's economic woes and current budget crunch. Granted the timing for giving public officials raises is not optimum. But let's look at both sides of the issue. Mississippi's Chief Justice is the lowest paid in the country. The Chief Court of Appeals judge and associates make just a bit over $100,000 a year.
While there is certainly the expected public service sacrifice to consider…most attorneys worth their salt make far more than that. Do we really want judges, who make some of the most critical and important decisions that affect our lives and liberties, to be among the lowest paid lawyers in society?
While now is not the time to play catch up all at once, we do think it is time to start our justices on an upward pay trend to eventually get them at least in the ball park with surrounding states. Not only that…but our judges are also some of the lowest paid public officials in the state as well. Is it right for a Chancery Clerk to make more than a Chancery Judge? Maybe it is time to consider the entire system. I'm Jim Cameron and that's today's Viewpoint. Let us know what you think.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:05:52 GMT
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for D.U.I offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol. Mississippi is joining the list of statesMore >>
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for DUI offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:35:57 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears an disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:14:50 GMT
Community members and fellow classmates of Natalie Hightower are gathering tonight for a candlelight vigil in her honor. The 12-year-old Vancleave Middle School student underwent surgery this past MondayMore >>
Community members and fellow classmates of Natalie Hightower are gathering tonight for a candlelight vigil in her honor.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:06:52 GMT
We are nearing the end of the Spring season and for the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) they are in the middle of kitten season. They are over their capacity of cats storing some in boardMore >>
We are nearing the end of the Spring season and for the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) they are in the middle of kitten season.More >>
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