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Tony Lawrence to make run for appeals court judge

Today District Attorney Tony Lawrence announced his decision to run for District 5 judge for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Lawrence was elected district attorney for George, Greene, and Jackson County in 2003 and is currently serving his fourth term…

Sophia Myers Softball Tournament

It's Jackson County's friendly rivalry softball tournament, all to benefit seven year old Sophia Myers. All day Saturday at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex, the drug court and law enforcement engaged in the second annual Majorie Williams Charity Softball Tournament.…

Witness Protection Bill Signed Into Law

If someone threatened your life if you testified against them in court, would you do it? Prosecutors are hoping a new law signed by Governor Phil Bryant will encourage more witnesses to take the stand. House Bill 13-67 stiffens penalties…

Senate Bill Targets Gang Activity

Authorities say whether we like to admit it or not, gang violence is on the rise all across Mississippi and it's time we do something to combat the growing problem. A bill in the Mississippi Senate supported by Governor Bryant…

Tommy Robertson Indicted on Five Counts of Embezzlement

State Auditor, Stacey Pickering, and Jackson County District Attorney, Tony Lawrence, announced Monday that former State Senator Tommy Robertson has been indicted on five counts of embezzlement, which are alleged to have occurred in April of 2013.