by Marty Wiseman Published: May 3,2013
Tags: government, Marty Wiseman, Stennis Institute
The United States, though still a young country by comparison, has the oldest continuous constitution of any country in existence in the world today. On rare occasions an event takes place that reminds us of the uniqueness of our country. Such an event took place two weeks ago in Texas. Although we had very little [...] [...]
by Clay Chandler Published: May 3,2013
Tags: Child Support Enforcement, Department of Human Services, government, litigation, William Satterfield
An attorney in the Mississippi Department of Human Services’ Child Support Enforcement Division is suing the agency, claiming his salary has been lower than allowed by state law. William Satterfield, who has been with DHS’ Harrison County office since 2009, filed the lawsuit March 1 in Hinds County Chancery Court. Listed as defendants are Gov. [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: April 19,2013
Tags: government, Mike Chaney, Mississippi Insurance Commission
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has been recognized for his service to the citizens of Mississippi with induction into one of the most prestigious insurance-related groups in the state. Chaney was inducted into the Mississippi State University Insurance Hall of Fame. The induction was part of Mississippi State’s annual Insurance Days. Chaney was joined as [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: April 19,2013
Tags: arrest, elgislator, entertasiner, executive, government, government leaders, impersonator, judge, law enforcement, lawmaker, letter, mential illness, poison, President, ricin, Senator, terror
CORINTH — The stories from family and acquaintances of a Mississippi man charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and other officials describe a caring father and enthusiastic musician who struggled with mental illness and pursued a conspiracy theory to its farthest reaches. Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, wrote numerous Web posts over the past [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: March 29,2013
Tags: GOP, government, Tate Reeves
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has been elected vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association. He will serve as chairman of the organization during the crucial 2014 election cycle. The RLGA is the only national organization committed to raising money and assisting Republicans in their campaigns for lieutenant governor. [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: March 8,2013
Tags: Bill Snowden, government, STARKVILLE
William L. “Bill” Snowden, a former economic development official in Tuscaloosa, Ala., has been named the first director of community development for the city of Starkville. Snowden earned a master’s degree in political science and public administration from Jacksonville State University in Alabama in 1971 and received a master’s degree in city planning from Georgia [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 20,2013
Tags: attorney, Business, contract, executive, government, governor, law firm, lawyer, politician, Politics, state government
JACKSON — Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is starting a new business. He and George Shelton, a former aide, are launching Company.Politics, which Shelton says aims to help businesses improve reputations and links to government. Shelton helped Democrat Musgrove get elected in 1999, but left to become a consultant and then head of reputation management for [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 4,2013
Tags: gardner, government, Mississippi
JACKSON — Mississippi state Rep. Joe Gardner of Batesville, known for his quiet demeanor and carefully considering all sides of complex issues, died Monday. He was 68. Gardner died of “an apparent heart attack,” said Madison Drake, spokeswoman for Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville. The Democrat served in the 122-member House since 2007 and had [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 28,2013
Tags: accident, county, courthouse, damage, destruction, disaster, fire, government, services
EUPORA — Webster County government offices displaced by a recent fire that gutted the 1915-built building opened to the public with limited services at 8 a.m. today at 16 East Fox Avenue in Eupora, according to a release from Beverly Pettigrew Kraft, public information officer, Administrative Office of Courts. Offices of the Webster County Chancery [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 21,2013
Tags: builder, contractor, county, dirt, garbage, gift, government, jail, landfill
DESOTO COUNTY — Officials say a dirty gift will save DeSoto County tens of thousands of dollars. A contractor working near the new jail just south of Hernando offered 5,000 cubic yards of dirt — about 400 truckloads, the Commercial Appeal reported. The Board of Supervisors endorsed the plan unanimously last week after Sheriff Bill [...] [...]
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