Mississippi News
Lawmakers pass bills expanding court system, police force in Jackson
Mississippi lawmakers passed arguably the most controversial bill of the 2023 legislative session on Friday.
Legislators sent House Bill 1020, authored by Representative Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, and Senate Bill 2343, authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, to the governor. The legislation serves to add more judges to clear the backlog of crime in Jackson and expand the jurisdiction of Capitol Police.
The bill will provide four additional judges to the Seventh Circuit Court District. Each will be appointed by Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph.
Three additional full-time assistant public defenders will be appointed by the district's public defender, and Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens will be able to appoint two full-time district attorneys as well as one full-time criminal investigator.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch will designate two individuals to operate as prosecuting attorneys for cases within the boundaries of…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Lawmakers pass bills expanding court system, police force in Jackson
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Published Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:32:10 +0000
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Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
SUMMARY: Members of Monroe County's law enforcement and Aberdeen city leaders participated in the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch Run, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office, along with the new Mayor of Aberdeen and Police Chief, escorted the torch through town. The torch will be escorted by law enforcement agencies across the state until it reaches Biloxi for the Special Olympics Summer Games. This event is a grassroots effort to support the Special Olympics and promote awareness for the cause. Follow for more updates on Facebook.
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Jackson couple claims they’ve been harassed by motorcycle group
SUMMARY: A Jackson couple has been enduring harassment and noise from a motorcycle club for the past year, with the club's loud activities causing distress for the couple. The club, Outcast Motorcycle Club, has defended their actions, stating that they can't help the noise from their motorcycles. The couple, particularly concerned about the health of the wife, has contacted the police multiple times for assistance. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade has stated that if the club is found to be a nuisance, they may take action to shut it down. The club, with a permit to operate at the location, may have to consider relocating if the situation worsens.
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PERS bill awaits Mississippi governor’s signature
SUMMARY: Mississippi towns and cities are relieved after lawmakers reached a deal in the final days of the Legislative Session to address the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The bill, awaiting Governor Tate Reeves' signature, removes power from the PERS Board and requires any employer contribution increase to be recommended to the Legislature. The bill also stops an immediate 5% employer contribution increase, instead implementing a gradual half a percentage point increase over five years. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker, president of the Mississippi Municipal League, sees this as the first step in an ongoing issue, with $110 million allocated to PERS by the Legislature.
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