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The Montgomery Advertiser

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Alabama lawmaker pleads guilty to felony one day after election

HAYNEVILLE − One day after being re-elected, an Alabama lawmaker has pleaded guilty to felony forgery charges, records in Lowndes County Circuit Court show. State Representative Kelvin Lawrence, 51, D-Hayneville, entered the plea to a forgery charge on Nov. 4, records show. The general election was Nov. 3. Lawrence did not return phone calls or emails seeking comment for this story. Lawrence represents District 69, which covers portions of Autauga, Lowndes, Montgomery and Wilcox counties. He was first elected to the post in 2014, according to his profile posted on the Alabama Legislature's website. Lawrence was charged in July 2024 with forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument. The forgery charge Lawrence pleaded guilty to is a Class C felony, with a punishment range of one to 10 years in prison. The charges stem from Lawrence forging or altering a builder's license with the intent to defraud, court records show. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, but had that sentence suspended when the judge allowed him the enter a pre-trial diversion program, court records show, Lawrence must complete 300 hours of community service at a court approved nonprofit organization, records show. If the community service requirement is

Alabama · 3d

Yellowhammer News

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Dr. Nina Ford Johnson: Alabama’s medical liability climate sends doctors to other states

Something heartbreaking happened in Monroe County in 2023. After decades of delivering babies, Monroe County Hospital closed its labor and delivery unit. For generations of families, the hospital had been the place where their children entered the world. Suddenly, expectant mothers faced the prospect of traveling dozens of miles to another hospital to give birth. […] The post Dr. Nina Ford Johnson: Alabama’s medical liability climate sends doctors to other states appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 2d

breezynews.com

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Kosciusko Pipeline Project Clears Major Federal Hurdle, Gets Go-Ahead

Federal regulators have officially authorized construction to begin on the $1.1 billion Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project, moving the major multi-county energy effort from the planning stage into active development. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice to proceed to developers Gulf South Pipeline Co. and Texas Gas Transmission....

Attala County, MS · 4d
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Neshoba Democrat

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Kratom, hemp & THC ban discussion ongoing

The mayor and aldermen are still discussing an ordinance to ban the sale of kratom, hemp, and THC products at convenience stores within the city limits. Last Tuesday, aldermen tabled the discussion to give City Attorney Robert Lee Thomas more time to review state laws before presenting an ordinance for the board to consider.

Philadelphia, MS · 3d
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Leake County to Break Ground on New Workforce Development Center Friday at 10 A.M. (Audio)

Brad Ogletree, regional market president for First Financial Bank and a board member of the Leake County Development Association, joined B-MO in the MO’rning to talk about Leake County’s new Workforce Development Center. The groundbreaking starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning at the Leake County Industrial Park. The...

Leake County, MS · 1d

mississippifreepress.org

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‘Pro-Trump Conservative’ Shad White Enters the Race for Mississippi Governor

LAUREL, Miss.—Mississippi State Auditor Shad White was deployed in the Middle East for Operation Epic Fury with the Mississippi National Guard for months earlier this year. One morning, White and a group of other soldiers went to a base that he said Iran had targeted and hit “countless times” with rockets, drones and missiles.

Mississippi · 1d

Neshoba Democrat

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Sacrifices of military families highlighted on Veterans Day

James Russell Moore III, a Vietnam veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, spoke during the Veterans Day ceremony at Dewitt-DeWeese Park about the sacrifices made not only by those who serve in uniform but also by their families. In his speech, Moore focused on the often-unrecognized role...

Neshoba County, MS · 1d

mississippifreepress.org

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Opinion | Remembering Our First Black Legislators: Against All Odds, Yesterday and Today

Public officials, high school students and community members gathered on the courthouse lawn in Macon, Mississippi, the day before the 2026 midterm election to unveil a new historical marker honoring five African American men who represented their county in the state legislature during Reconstruction. Following remarks by local officials, including...

Macon, MS · 1d

hoodline.com

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Gridmark Resubmits Seven-Story, 88-Unit Plan for Walnut Street Site

Gridmark Group has submitted a revised proposal for 1706-10 Walnut St.: a seven-story building with 88 apartments and street-level retail. The plan replaces the developer’s August proposal for a two-story, 33,000-square-foot retail building. The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the change; its report attributes the project details and developer’s comments to Gridmark founder Ari Weber.

Philadelphia, MS · 1d

mississippifreepress.org

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Affidavit Ballot Totals in North Mississippi, Golden Triangle

With the outcome of Mississippi’s U.S. Senate election between Democrat Scott Colom and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith hinging on the results of affidavit ballots, the Mississippi Free Press is working to find out how many affidavit ballots each county has uncounted. We have the following affadavit ballot totals from...

Mississippi · 1d

alpolitics.com

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Butler Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristin Taylor, a native of Butler, Alabama, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Taylor graduated from Jackson High School in 2021. “Growing up, I learned the golden rule of treating people how you want to be...

Butler, AL · 3d

Neshoba Democrat

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Safe Haven Baby Box now open at Neshoba General

A new resource for parents in crisis is now available in Philadelphia after the blessing of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Neshoba General Hospital on Monday. The box is the 13th in Mississippi and the 491st in the United States. “This hospital is now a part of the Safe...

Philadelphia, MS · 3d

takingthekids.com

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This Big Meridian Flea Market Is Where Mississippi Kids Spend Their Allowance On Toys, Dolls, And Old Books

We only stopped because the parking lot looked busy and the kids needed to stretch their legs. Twenty minutes later, my youngest was clutching a doll she paid for with her own money, and my oldest was deep in a stack of old books. This big, plain building in eastern...

Meridian, MS · 5d

WTOK-TV

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Meridian issues precautionary boil water notice for area near Highway 19

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The city of Meridian has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers in the area bounded by Highway 19, South Oak Grove Drive, the 14th Street extension and Frontage Road. Residents and businesses in the affected area are advised to bring water to a vigorous...

Meridian, MS · 2d

WTOK-TV

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Meridian Community College to hold Veterans Day program Wednesday

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Community College will hold a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in McCain Theater, as part of a week of activities recognizing military service and sacrifice. Navy Capt. Nathan K. Moore, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Meridian, will be the keynote...

Meridian, MS · 2d

kicks96news.com

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Road Closure Starts Monday in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–You should be aware, if you drive in Philadelphia, that the intersection of Valley View Rd., and Blount Street, will close Monday morning. The city says that the roads have been deteriorating at the intersection because of damaged culverts and now the culverts must be replaced, which necessitates the closure.

Philadelphia, MS · 5d

The Clarion Ledger

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State Auditor Shad White announces campaign for MS governor

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a bid to become Mississippi's next governor . White announced his campaign Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, becoming the fifth candidate and fourth member of the Republican Party to enter the 2027 race for governor . "For those of you who I do not know, my name is Shad White," White said at his campaign announcement event in Laurel. "I'm a Christian. I'm a husband. I'm a father of three little kids. I'm a soldier in the Mississippi National Guard. I'm the State Auditor who locked up corrupt politicians and insiders when they stole your money. And today, I am a candidate for governor of Mississippi." The announcement comes as the state has still not settled the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate , where Democrat Scott Colom has a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. White was appointed the 42nd State Auditor of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. At the time of his appointment in 2019, Bryant became the first millennial to hold a statewide office in Mississippi. According to White's campaign website, White recovered $75 million worth of taxpayer

Mississippi · 4d

kicks96news.com

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Photo Gallery: Blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box at Neshoba General

Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia officially unveiled its new Safe Haven Baby Box during a blessing ceremony held Monday, November 9. The box is the 13th installed in Mississippi and the 491st nationwide, providing parents in crisis with a safe, anonymous, and legal way to surrender an infant. Funding for the installation was raised by the Neshoba County Republican Women.

Philadelphia, MS · 3d

Neshoba Democrat

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Valley View closed for culvert repairs

Valley View Drive at Blount Street will close Monday morning, Nov. 9, while crews replace damaged culverts. Officials did not specify how long the street will be closed. During the closure, motorists should use the following alternate routes, according to a city Facebook post:. Access the north end of Valley...

Philadelphia, MS · 4d

WDAM-TV

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Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returns to Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returned to Laurel with competitive teams and unlimited wings for the community. Teams competed for professional and community awards, as well as people’s choice and team spirit awards. Ticketholders enjoyed as many wing samples as they wanted for $20...

Laurel, MS · 5d