Jackson Mississippi Criminal Attorney

0.  Byrd for justice court judge (Mississippi Press)
Cecil E. Byrd Jr. is an-nouncing his candidacy for re-election as justice court judge of District 1, Jackson County. His announcement follows. Byrd, a Republican candidate, is completing his first term as judge. He was elected in the first primary of August 2003.

1.  Pit bull that bit man won't be released or destroyed (The Clarion-Ledger)
A pit bull that attacked a 67-year-old Hinds County man in December 2005 won't be released from a Mississippi Animal Rescue League shelter or put to death anytime soon.

2.  AG's opinion on cameras isn't law, but it's close (djournal.com)
TUPELO - The legal opinion that paved the way for Tupelo's red-light enforcement camera plan was a back-door approach to the long legislative battle Jackson has been fighting to get its own program.

3.  Capital murder case muddles on (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
The capital murder case against the man accused of robbing and shooting to death a Gautier High senior in February 2005 continues to be delayed, as two prosecutors have stepped down and the defense attorney is seeking psychiatric tests on the man.

4.  School Surveillance Cameras Catch Fight (WLBT 3)
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) -- A Greenwood High School videotape shows a security officer and a student scuffling at two locations and the officer twice pointing his service handgun at the student.

5.  01-11-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb)
JAMES BROWN'S BODY STILL ABOVE GROUND: Plus, rape case against late legend to continue. *Two weeks following the death of James Brown, his body has yet to be buried due to unsettled issues with his estate, including the location of his final resting place.

6.  MLK day events (The Clarion-Ledger)
Among the Jackson-area and Mississippi events scheduled to commemorate the birthday of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.:

7.  Mississippi Briefs JACKSON (The Clarion-Ledger)
State Rep. Leonard Morris, D-Batesville, was in critical condition Thursday after having a kidney removed.

8.  01-08-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb)
OPRAH ALL OVER THE NEWS: TV host victim of blackmail attempt; woman sues after fall at Harpo; 2005 donations revealed; mogul takes AIDS test with students.

9.  Races shape up; candidates qualify for elections (Mississippi Press)
PASCAGOULA -- When the Jackson County Courthouse opened for business Tuesday, two lines had formed on the first floor. One line was composed of tag buyers while the other line consisted of candidates seeking to qualify for public office.