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US judge: Woman on Mississippi death row gets state appeal
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Sat,06/11/22-7:44AM , 677 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The only woman on Mississippi death row can go to state court to challenge her conviction and sentence, a federal judge has ruled.

Lisa Jo Chamberlin, 49, intends to argue she has received ineffective legal representation, according to a ruling issued June 1 by U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves.
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Republican Sheriff Mike Ezell, of Jackson County, photographed at a party forum in Carriere, Miss., May 19, 2022, is one of several candidates challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., in the party's 2022 Fourth Congressional District Primary, June 7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Ezell endorsed, Palazzo seeks debate in Mississippi race
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,06/09/22-6:06PM , 522 Reads
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Empty poll kiosks await voters at the Mississippi Second Congressional District Primary election precinct, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. A light turnout of voters is expected statewide during the midterm primary election. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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2 Mississippi congressmen heading to GOP primary runoffs
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Tue,06/07/22-12:05AM , 349 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two incumbent congressmen in Mississippi won party primaries Tuesday, and two are headed to June 28 runoffs.

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Health Department: Mississippi medical marijuana months away
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Mon,06/06/22-5:23PM , 565 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — It could be the end of the year before medical marijuana is available in Mississippi because businesses need time to receive licenses and to grow, test and prepare to sell the products, state Health Department officials said Monday.
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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 80°F
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Dew Point: 65°F
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Dew Point: 65°F
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