News in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi
Sheriff proposes new radar gun legislation
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:20:04 -0800
Just about all county Sheriff departments in Mississippi are banned from using radar guns to catch speeders. The law was enacted decades ago, after counties were suspected of setting up speed traps and cashing in on the fines. One local sheriff is pushing hard to change the old law.
Attorneys react to pardon injunction hearing
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:55:40 -0800
The national spotlight continues to shine on Mississippi and the Hinds County Courthouse where pardoned convicts were ordered to appear and prove that they met constitutional requirements.
Gov. Barbour's pardons prompt Democratic legislation
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:04:48 -0800
State democratic legislators say news of now former Governor Haley Barbour's pardons is sending shock waves across the state and nation.
Victims' Families Want Pardons Abolished
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:35:37 -0800
Governor Haley Barbour has pardoned five felons as he prepares to leave office and four of the five are convicted killers. The move has outraged family members of the victims who say the justice and victim support systems have failed them.
Bryant unveils policy details in State of State
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:09:56 -0800
JACKSON — Republican Gov. Phil Bryant used his first State of the State address Tuesday evening to unveil detailed policy proposals, from education to health care to energy, saying he wants to create a "Mississippi Works Agenda."