Haley Barbour

VIDEO: Mississippi Supreme Court to hear case over ex-Governor’s many pardons

Global Politics

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour ignited a firestorm of controversy when he pardoned nearly 200 individuals, some of them still in jail and at least one a convicted murderer, shortly before he left office. Now the state Supreme Court will take up the case.

Woman speaks out after sister’s killer is pardoned, released by Haley Barbour

Global Politics

Haley Barbour ignites storm of controversy with last-minute pardons

Global Politics

Top of the Hour: Barbour Pardons Deemed Legal by Mississippi Supreme Court, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: Haley Barbour’s Pardon Spree, Morning Headlines

Barbour Pardons Draw Public Outcry

On Tuesday, outgoing Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour granted full and unconditional pardons to 193 inmates. Many of these prisoners had been convicted of murder, rape, assault and robbery. Four of those released had served as trustees in the governor’s mansion as part of a program for inmates who earned special privileges. However, Barbour may have […]

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Oil hits Alabama’s coastline

Environment

News of oil hitting Alabama’s coastline has local residents worried about its effects on their community. Some state politicians believe the media is exaggerating what is actually happening, causing residents to worry and hurting business unnecessarily.