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Special judge appointed to hear annexation
By CHARLIE SMITH
Wed,05/06/20-2:11PM , 2,322 Reads
The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed a special judge from Hinds County to hear Columbia's annexation case.

Senior Status Judge William Singletary, who is retired as a Hinds County chancellor but still hears special cases on appointment, will decide the matter after being tapped by Chief Justice Michael Randolph.
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Governor gets B for COVID-19 response
By CHARLIE SMITH
Wed,05/06/20-9:32AM , 2,592 Reads
A study released this week of all 50 governors that balances their health care and economic responses to the coronavirus pandemic gave Mississippi’s Tate Reeves a B. That grade from the conservative Committee to Unleash Prosperity seems about right to me.
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Public reminded to attend Day of Prayer Thursday
By CHARLIE SMITH
Fri,05/01/20-11:48AM , 1,837 Reads
Local coordinator Dal Murray is encouraging Marion County residents to come out now more than ever to mark the National Day of Prayer.

The annual event is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the grass parking area of the Columbia Expo Center.
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Marion County up to 6 deaths, 72 cases
By CHARLIE SMITH
Fri,05/01/20-11:32AM , 4,226 Reads
The daily tallies from the state Health Department showed a slight decline in the number of new coronavirus cases this week in Mississippi.

New cases reported by the state peaked at 300 on April 19 and averaged 219 cases per day this week (Sunday through Thursday).
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