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Prosecutor picked in Lokey accusations
By CHARLIE SMITH
Thu,02/14/19-12:00AM , 6,158 Reads
A special prosecutor has been appointed to hear charges filed against two Columbia police officers by real estate broker Richard Lokey.

Circuit Judge Anthony Mozingo selected Forrest County Prosecuting Attorney Pam Castle to handle the case after Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Hahn recused himself.
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Resident brings concerns to school board
By CHARLIE SMITH
Thu,02/14/19-12:00AM , 2,619 Reads
A speaker during the public comment period expressed concerns about several alleged issues in the Marion County School District during Monday’s school board meeting.

Angela Newson Ratliff said she spoke on behalf of some parents and some grandparents and asked board members to look into four areas:
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Trial set in appeal
By CHARLIE SMITH
Thu,02/14/19-12:00AM , 3,692 Reads
A trial is scheduled for March 15 for a Columbia man appealing a misdemeanor conviction that he says was the result of unfair treatment from police.

Myjellious McKenzie filed notice of appeal of the Columbia Municipal Court verdict on Feb. 7 in Marion County Circuit Court.
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Misconceptions about open meetings
By CHARLIE SMITH
Wed,02/13/19-8:19AM , 4,374 Reads
Twice in recent weeks I’ve heard public officials in Marion County misstate the law for keeping meetings open to the public. They’ve said it would be illegal for them to discuss things like personnel matters in open session.
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